Rashanika Downing
Master Loctician, Certified Organic Colorist
Rasha is a Washington, DC native who began her hair industry journey in the ninth grade as a shampoo technician at her cousin’s salon. A cosmetology school graduate, she has been working as an industry professional for over six years. Not only can Rasha cut, color, and style her clients with precision, efficiency, and creativity, but she can inform them of treatments and maintenance techniques that improve hair quality and health. Rasha has been certified through Organics Colour Systems as a Certified Organic Colorist. She has revolutionized Loc Lov’s approach to hair colour, utilizing only vegan organic colour, while showing clients how their hair colour can complement their skin tone and face shape. Rasha conducts all of Loc Lov’s training sessions, keeping the staff abreast of the latest techniques and revelations on all things natural hair. Her clients appreciate how seriously she cares for the health and beauty of their hair. She says: “I enjoy making my clients happy, showing them how easy it can be to look the part everyday.” For great tips on how to maintain your gorgeous styles after you leave the salon, ask Rasha.
