Creative Director
Sumantha Dutta
" My philosophy is not to transform but to enhance. I want my clients to feel comfortable in their style so that they can carry it with confidence. Everybody has unique taste and I pride myself in catering for that whilst honestly advising what looks would be more complimentary than others. Training is all too often carried out at a low standard....my aim is to raise the quality standards in our industry. I want to especially improve the current state whereby most make-up artists admit that their weakest aspect is hair styling....I aim to break the vicious circle and enable people to benefit from learning from an actual and experienced hairdresser. I want my training courses to be recognised as what they are, an investment." Sumantha Dutta |
From an early age, Sumantha had a fascination with cutting hair. Her exposure to the beauty industry interested her in other areas, and so the idea for ANYA was born. In 2004, after her degree, she decided to pursue her dream, and as they say, the rest is history... In 2004/05 Sumantha qualified as a L'Oreal trained Hairdresser and received training from a revered Vidal Sassoon colourist and stylist. She also had the opportunity to learn from the very best at the London College of Fashion where she attended to become a Make-Up Artist specialising in special occasion and photographic make-up. Here her training was, and still is, affiliated with leading cosmetics brand M.A.C. Whilst she was still a trainee, Sumantha launched ANYA and had her very first client - here's what her client said: "Sam is a very friendly and warm person and this put me at ease straight away.She is professional and dedicated to ensuring I was happy and comfortable with my hair style and her method of work, not matter how long it took. I am hard to please but was overjoyed at my hair style on my wedding day and I wouldn't think twice about recommending her services to others" Sonya Sidhu (right) Sumantha's style of fusing the east with the west is a winning combination of diversity and flexibility, whilst maintaining the vision to adhere to traditional looks. Her ability to tailor styles to suit and enhance the unique beauty in people means that clients always look and feel their best on their special day. With experience with working with people from various backgrounds and tastes, Sumantha always performs to cater to individualism. The one to one Trial and Consultation means that attention is paid to every detail so that you can carry your style with perfection, ease and confidence. As a certified Trainer and member of HABIA the hair, make-up and beauty industry standards agency, Sumantha also offers a variety certified and non certified courses. Click here to see what the ANYA Training Academy offers. Sumantha has since extended her skills, experience and qualifications, to expand her services into other areas, namely, nails, kids parties, pamper parties and threading. Go to the Gallery to view more images of Sumantha's work. Click here to read more about ANYA, our work, and our aims. |
Sonya Sidhu |
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"I really enjoyed having my hair and make up done for my photo shoot. I was really nervous but by the time Sam has finished with me I felt a lot more confident and even felt rather glamorous! I found Sam to be very professional and she made lots of useful recommendations in terms of what I should wear and the type of make up that would look good in the photos. I would certainly recommend you have the Anya Experience!" Suparna Dhar |
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"Sam is a very organised and professional makeup artist who not only helped me set up the timeframe for the day - making sure there would be time for my hair, makeup and the bridesmaids but also focused on the attention to detail like making sure my hairstyle would be able to support my veil & tiara...
Reeya
Ashong-Boatang |