With over 26 years in the hair care industry as a renowned stylist, educator and trendsetter, Cheryl’s innovative approach has been awarded and recognized in Sri Lanka and in some parts of the world. Her cutting-edge work has graced both print and television, including features and appearances in Newspapers in Sri Lanka and TV Shows. Cheryl the hairstylist has become a Sri Lankan household name. She is sought after by many Sri Lankan top models and women in the high society.

Cheryl became a special Creative Artist working exclusively with renowned professional hair colour and hair care products, participating in education and training shows and seminars, and consulting with the marketing teams of various world renowned products.

Born in Sri Lanka, in 1964, to Justice Theodore and Sheila Moonamale, Cheryl began her career at Ramani Fernando Salons at the young age of 18. At 21 she was appointed to Head a branch of the Ramani Fernando Salons at the Taj Samudra Hotel and went on to be the head of the branch at the Hilton Hotel, and also as Training Manager of the Ramani Fernando Academy.

After 18 years with Ramani Fernando Salons, in the year 1999 she started her very own Academy for Hair Care in Colombo namely the CG Academy. A few years later, in 2001 she teamed up with a few of her outstanding students and established the Headmasters Salon, which has grown successfully. A few years later Cheryl relocated to a beautiful salon in Rosmead Place.

With over twenty-five years industrial experience, along with ten years of teaching, Cheryl is able to personalise every style she does. She has received extensive comprehensive training and has enjoyed working on a wide range of editorials and photo shoots, including the Hairdresser’s Journals, Vogue Magazine (India) and Bridal Magazines.

Able to work with hair extensions and added hair, Cheryl holds Hairdressing qualifications from AQF Level III (RPL) Sheila Baxter Training Centre Melbourne, External Verifier City & Guilds UK, Rogercraig Academy (Hong Kong), The Rever Academy (Hong Kong), Vidal Sasson Academy (London) and The Asia Pacific Federation of Private Hair Dressing School (Hong Kong). She has also achieved a full Certificate in Education, and regularly attends a variety of training courses by various Academies.
She has recently been accredited by TAFE Sri Lanka to deliver AQF Level III in Hairdressing (WRH 30106) on behalf of TAFE South Australia.

Over the years she has gone on to win awards for Hairstyling and Make-up in countries such as Kuala Lumpur, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea, Singapore Hong Kong and Japan, brining pride to her country Sri Lanka.