Starting her hairdressing career at the beginning of 2018, attending the Vidal Sassoon Academy in Westminster, London, UK. Graduating with honours receiving a certificate for outstanding customer service and an award for best hairstyling.
In summer 2019, she became a key team member at Trevor Sorbie in Hampstead. While working full time in the salon, she used every spare minute to build up her session portfolio and network.
With the reopening of businesses after multiple lockdowns in March 2021, Hahnel made the decision to leave the salon and go freelance.
Three months later, she traveled to Cannes, France, for the annual international film festival working for Chopard at the prestigious Hôtel Martinez looking after their high end and celebrity clientele.
Since then her career has gone from strength to strength, earning her a roster of loyal high profile clients.