Meet the Activator – Tariq Howes

Tariq Howes
Salon owner, Cardiff

Tariq Howes is a multi-award-winning male hair stylist and the owner of Avenue Male Grooming in Ely, Cardiff, which he opened 12 years ago. He is renowned for his work with afro hair but coming from a mixed background of Welsh, Egyptian, Somali and Jamaican has inspired him to be diverse in all hair types and textures. His skills have seen him work on photo shoots for magazines such as GQ Style and dsection and backstage for brands such as A-Cold-Wall, Daniel Fletcher and Per Götesson.