Jamilla Paul is the definition of hair royalty — part educator, part entrepreneur, all heart. As Schwarzkopf Professional’s regional creative director and the visionary behind Artilla Beauty Lounge, she’s not just styling hair — she’s shaping futures. After building an empire in the UK and globe-trotting through 28 countries, she found her soul city in Ras Al Khaimah. Now, with a pair of scissors and a whole lot of soul, she’s creating conscious beauty in a village she proudly calls home.
Interview Highlights
✂️ Started doing hair at 14 in Manchester — and never looked back.
💼 Opened her first salon at just 21, eventually growing it to 65 hairdressers in one location (yes, sixty-five!).
🌍 Traveled to 28 countries teaching hair magic — from Jeddah to Georgia, she’s done it all.
🌞 Fell in love with Ras Al Khaimah after a military client whispered “Al Hamra” in her salon chair — and moved there within weeks!
🧴 Opened Artilla Beauty Lounge — a boutique vegan salon focused on transparency, community love, and “affordable luxury.”
👩🏫 Her real passion? Teaching and uplifting others in the hair industry — she’s a mentor, motivator, and forever a student herself.
🌟 Big fan of WOW-RAK — swears by it for all her RAK plans, from brunches to beach days (and tells everyone else to do the same!).
Pull Out Quotes
“I have amazing titles, but at heart — I’m still just a hairdresser. That’s where my soul is.”
“I moved to Ras Al Khaimah 10 years ago… and honestly? Best decision I ever made.”
“Sharing is caring. Seeing someone go from zero to hero in my industry — that’s what lights me up.”
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About the Collaboration (WOW-RAK × E-Find RAK)
When storytelling meets discovery — you get a front-row seat to Ras Al Khaimah’s most inspiring journeys. That’s exactly what happens when WOW-RAK, the city’s lifestyle voice, joins hands with E-Find RAK, the digital compass for local talent and businesses. Think of it as your backstage pass to the people shaping RAK — with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of personality.
Together, we’re lifting the curtain on the movers and makers behind the emirate’s glow-up. From boardrooms to beach walks, RAK Icons brings you real stories from real legends — all rooted right here in Ras Al Khaimah.
Together, we’re putting the spotlight where it belongs: on the people behind the scenes — the dreamers, doers, and change-makers who are building, creating, and inspiring in Ras Al Khaimah. From accountants to artists, chefs to CEOs, RAK Icons is our way of saying, “Hey, have you met this amazing human yet?”
Because Ras Al Khaimah isn’t just about the views — it’s about the visionaries. And this collaboration is here to tell their stories, one incredible local at a time.
- E-Find RAK YouTube Channel
- WOW-RAK Homepage
- Submit a Story Tip (info@wow-rak.com)
