The Team

Kenyan born Reshma Shah founded RYS Hair and Beauty with a vision to elevate the salon experience to the next level.

With opulent surroundings, a cutting-edge treatment menu and the very latest technology to ensure superior results, Reshma’s passion for excellence is evident in even the smallest of details. Her foresight and previous experiences in the industry drive RYS Hair and Beauty forward and set it apart as the benchmark for pampering in nation’s capital.

Reshma spent her formative years in Tanzania before eventually travelling to the UK to begin her academic career at boarding school. Even at that young age, Reshma already understood the value of excellent customer service.

After graduating from the London College of Fashion with an honours degree in fashion design, she took up a post as a fashion buyer. This role allowed her to combine her love of travel with keeping her finger firmly on the pulse of catwalks and fashion houses across the globe.

During this period in her life, Reshma experienced the best of luxury accommodation, products and unrivalled service by international brands and bespoke venues, and this began to form a series of unforgettable experiences that she knew she wanted to replicate and enhance in her own business setting in the future.

These experiences also provided Reshma with an appreciation of quality interior design, fine art, styling and a healthy lifestyle which is something that she has used as a motivation and inspiration to create the unique salon that is RYS.

Hakan started his career twenty-one years ago in Izmir, Turkey and has worked and trained with world famous hairdressing academies such as Vidal Sassoon, Jacque de Sange, and Toni and Guy.

With valuable experience Hakan has spent in the fashion and styling industry in Turkey, and Europe, leading various fashion/trend shows, advertising and editorial shoots and looking after the hair of celebrities and royalties Internationally.

His charismatic energy, multi talented with diverse colour and styling skills for ladies and gents, Hakan is also a very good listener which customers love about him. He can deliver any requests from hair styling, colouring to hair up, making his clients feel surreal about their hair.

Stephane is a very experienced stylists at RYS, with over 35 years and a background of working with A-list clients.

Over the years Stephane has acquired a loyal and longstanding clientele and is an expert in classic cutting, colour, and glamorous, sophisticated blow-dries, His immaculate styling and calm and warm manner enables the client to get the most from his wealth of experience.

Alisson Costa has over a decade of experience in the hairdressing world.

Having trained in Sao Paolo and Rio with some of Brazils top hairdressing academies and then moving onto working in some of their leading hair salons he has developed exceptional skills in both cut and colour.

Known to his clients as "The King of Balayage". Alisson works to perfection, as he delivers one of the best natural looks customers could want, his six week waiting list says it all.

Having originally trained in India Nimi has over 15 years’ experience in the beauty and is expert in facial threading.

She is a leading brow expert with an enviable reputation for creating naturally styled brows with precision and attention to detail.

Nimi is also a qualified by YUMI in brow lamination and lash lifts.

Oksana trained as a nail technician and podiatrist in Ukraine and has over eighteen years’ professional experience.

Having gained one of the highest levels of training in Ukraine, she specialises in Russian style manicure and medical pedicures.

Her articulate style of work has gained her a very loyal clientele. From gel nail extensions to gel polish manicures and pedicures Oksana has a very good hand for it.

Simon qualified with a Sport Science degree in 1995 and has been practising Reflexology for over 25 years using a technique called Rho Shur originating from Taiwan. He gained further formal qualification through Phillip Salmon Reflexology School.

Simon has been working with clients treating stress related illness and those recovering from high blood pressure, poor circulation, fertility issues and clients recovering from major operations, and chemotherapy as Reflexology helps boost the immune system.

Julia was trained in Canada, Toronto at CMU, College of Makeup Art and Design. Over the past 15 years she enjoyed an exciting career creating makeup for weddings, fashion and beauty shows, red carpet, television, corporate and special events.

She had the pleasure to work with celebrities like Naomi Campbell, Faye Dunaway, Lindsay Lohan, Coco Rocha, Susanne Rogers and the Royal Families.

Julia is passionate about making her clients feel beautiful and confident in their own skin. Her warm personality and understanding the client’s needs always ensures a positive experience.

Julia works with high quality brands such as Giorgio Armani, Tom Ford, Kevyn Aucoin and Laura Mercier.

Tomoko is a qualified Japanese Acupuncturist with over twenty years experience in acupuncture and combination with Shiatsu massage. Graduated in 2001 after a three course in Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Physiotherapy from Japan she offers a wide range of medical and therapeutic therapies, including Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture in combination with Japanese Cosmo Facial (facial reflexology and face lifting) and lymphatic massage.

Calm and courteous nature is Cristina’s trademark. She always makes the customer feel most comfortable, making sure they always have the best experience.

Cristina is involved in all aspects of running the salon floor, giving her undivided attention to every small detail.

Hemangi, affectionately known as Somu, is a seasoned brow and lash artist with over 17 years of experience in the beauty industry. She began her training in India, specializing in brow threading and lash tinting. Somu is passionate about enhancing natural beauty and is dedicated to educating her clients on maintaining healthy brows and performing at-home treatments.

Her expertise has earned her a loyal clientele, including celebrities from Hollywood and Bollywood. Somu's commitment to excellence and personalized care has solidified her reputation as a trusted professional in the beauty community.

With 7 years of experience in the beauty industry and advanced training in Ukraine, Iryna specialises in bespoke lash and brow artistry tailored to enhance each client’s natural elegance. Cashmere eyelash extensions vary from classic to dimensional volume, Iryna is an expert.

From refined classic lashes to advanced volume techniques, every set is custom-designed with precision and care. Her brow services from shaping and tinting with both henna and dye Iryna focuses on symmetry, detail, and long-lasting, natural-looking results.

Based in London for the past 6 years, she brings a high standard of professionalism, artistry, and client care to every appointment, ensuring an elevated experience with flawless results.

Alina is highly skilled and charismatic Front of House Receptionist with over 3 years of experience in luxury hospitality, fine dining, and high-end client service in London. A natural communicator with a diplomatic background, enabling effortless interaction with people of all ranks, cultures, and backgrounds. Adept at managing front-of-house operations, building strong guest relationships, and ensuring exceptional service in fast-paced, high pressure busy salon environment. Alina is also a professional make-up artist creating mind blowing transformation with her artistry skills.

Fluent in English, Ukrainian, Russian, and German, she has a profound understanding of guest expectations in luxury hospitality. Alina is also a professional make-up artist.