Meet Our Team
Ashley
Hi, I’m Ashley, I’m the founder of Ashley&co and my passion is to create a friendly, calming and happy environment for my girls to come to work in and for our clients to put their feet up and relax while being pampered by my amazing team.
I’ve been in the hair industry since 2013 and have come a long way since starting out as an apprentice in a busy local salon.
I took a year out from working in 2017 to travel around Australia, Thailand and Bali and opened my first salon a year after my return. I then went on to open Ashley & co 18 months later just before the 2nd lock down!
I love doing mostly all hair but my favourite thing to do is anything blonde! I love the natural root, low maintenance look and I get such a joy out of making people feel and look amazing! I tend to do a happy dance when I’m loving your hair!
What I don’t like doing is pixie cuts so Chloe’s your girl for that! When I’m not at work you’ll find me running around after my beautiful little girl Olive who’s probably got dog food or some bug she found off the wall in her mouth #mumlife
I hope you enjoy our fabulous website and we hope to see you in the salon soon xx
Ocean
I’m Ocean, I’ve been hairdressing for 10 years now I always knew I wanted to be a hairdresser, my mum was a hairdresser and when I was little I use to watch her and think I want to be able to do that!
Big hair change makes me excited! You want to go blonde? Let’s do it! You want to cut all your hair off? Let’s make it happen! If it makes you feel beautiful, then do it.
I love making people feel good with new hair it brightens my day and it’s the best part about my job!
I’m up for anything so come see me!!!
Rachel
I'm Rachel, and I've been hairdressing for 16 years. I started my career with Toni&Guy London and have specialised in colour for many years. I recently returned from a 5 year stint as a hairdresser in Singapore where I had many clients from all over the world with many different styles & needs.
My favourite thing to do is anything colour related, no challenge to big or to small! My specialty is creating lived in blondes, nowadays everyone is all about low maintenance hair and I can help that happen for you!
Hair total transformations are also another favourite of mine and I am a big fan of using extensions as a way of creating totally different look. I can help discussions what type of extensions would be suitable and work best for you!
When I'm not hairdressing you will find me planning my next travel adventure, or trying the newest local food place!
Chloe
Hi I’m Chloe (the one on the left), I’ve been in the salon industry since 2013 from training to qualifying, to gaining certificates in colour knowledge, specialised cutting classes and hair extensions on the way!
I took a year out to work on the beach, jet skiing and playing with doggies but missed the salon life! Being a Friday the 13th baby I love anything quirky as you’ll notice in my tattoos, give me pixie cuts and short choppy bobs any day! But don’t be fooled, I’m an extension gal at heart, whether that’s on myself or my lovely clients, seeing the change and confidence it can give someone is the best feeling!
Liam
After falling in love with hair after being a Saturday assistant in a local village salon where I grew up in Essex, I was lucky to have the opportunity to work in some larger, more luxury based salons where l received amazing education and experience.
I have been on numerous courses, funded by my previous employers but also many I have paid for myself. One of my biggest achievements was completing the Master Colour Expert course in one of the industry's leading brands. To hone my cutting skills further I have also done two courses at the Vidal Sassoon Academy.
I love creating tailored, bespoke colours for my clients based around their lifestyle, and thrive on transforming over highlighted hair to a much more natural, low maintenance look where hair health is my priority.
After moving to Thanet, Kent at the end of 2023 to live with my partner and become a co-parent to two dogs, I spend my time continuing to build my quickly growing business, and continuing to educate myself. I also enjoy gaming, films, music, and great food!
Lila
Hi, I'm Lila here’s a little about me...
I started working in a salon when I was 14 as a Saturday girl and fell in love with hairdressing, especially the way it made people feel seeing them leave the salon not only with great hair but also how it could effect their wellbeing in such a lovely positive way. I decided I wanted to be apart of this and went on to complete my apprenticeship and here I am today!
I've had the best experience so far and worked with some really talented people. I have trained with Kevin Murphy to gain higher colour knowledge in Art Lab, and also qualified as a session stylist so l love a good challenge.
I have a special place in my heart for low maintenance balayages, blondes, extensions and bouncy blowdries! However if you want a big change or even just your usual, let’s do it! I’m always down to help someone feel and look their best, it’s the best part of my job!
I’m also always open for a chat about how we can achieve what you’re looking for so please book a consultation or pop into the salon to see me.
When I’m not in the salon I love spending time with my family and friends, eating out or just being outside especially when the weather is good!
Lola
Above is Lola; the staff and client welfare manager of Ashley&co.
Lola has been onboard since 2019 and her skillset has been invaluable in ensuring the wellbeing of both the team and clients is prioritised.
Lola has continuously demonstrated her dedication to the role through providing cuddles and tail wags as part of her day to day duties.