TALK US THROUGH WHAT A NORMAL WORKING DAY LOOKS LIKE FOR YOU.
There is no typical working day for me, which is why I love this industry so much! Last week, I was on Lorraine talking all things hair and trends, taught a colour masterclass for a salon in Reading, shot a campaign fora brand, and then had two fully-booked days in my salon with my wonderful team in Kensington. Each week is super varied – I say yes to every opportunity and split myself between photo shoots, running my salon and doing education.Each role requires a completely different skillset and I love the challenge of juggling them all. I also deliver international educational seminars – I’ve done 12 trips abroad this year, it’s absolute chaos but I love it!
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE THING TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME?
I have every Sunday off and spend it walking the dogs with my boyfriend. We either go to Columbia Road Flower Market or Camden Market to model hunt and people-watch, I love the fashion and characters you see there. My boyfriend has two restaurants, so he often cooks on a Sunday, and then we might argue over the gardening! I always make sureI have one sports massage and one facial per month as part of my wellness routine, but I am in the process of scheduling another day off during the week to have time to fully recharge as I tend to get burnt out otherwise.
CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE INSPIRATION BEHIND YOUR LATEST COLLECTION?
It’s a combination of colour blocking with a western cowgirl/city farmer chic aesthetic. I just love the panel colouring that’s trending right now, plus I’m always having a cowgirl moment. My dream is to retire with my own rescue farm and heaps of animals, including alpacas –I already have three poodles!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE WARDROBE ITEM AT THE MOMENT?
My fave wardrobe item is my cowgirl hat – it’s fashionable but also super convenient as my hair is bleached and I need protection from the strong sun!
CAN YOU SHARE WITH USONE OF YOUR PROUDEST HAIRDRESSING MOMENTS?
My proudest hairdressing moment was working alongside the wonderful Stewart Roberts and joining him in cutting hair for the homeless. The experience really reawakened me to the power of human connection.
Quick fire favourites
TO EAT: I LOVE THE FOOD STALLS AT MERCA TO METROPOLITANO IN WATERLOO. I’M A CHEESE ADDICT, BUT I ALSO LOVE MANGOS, A VEGGIE ROAST AND ANY TYPE OF RICH CHOCOLATE DESSERT.
TO VISIT: I WOULD LOVETO GO TO THE BIGGEST ANTIQUES MARKETS IN GERMANY AND FRANCE, THEY LOOK EPIC AND I LOVE COLLECTING FURNITURE FOR MY HOUSE
TO LISTEN: I’LL ALWAYS LOVE COUNTRY MUSIC, MOTOWN, JAZZ AND SOUL .PODCAST- WISE, I LISTEN TO DR RANGAN CHATTERJEE, DIARY OF A CEO AND HOW I BUILT THIS.
TO WATCH: A WES ANDERSON FILM, GOGGLEBOX OR RACE ACROSS THE WORLD
TO READ: MY FAVOURITE BOOK IS IKIGAI: THE JAPANESE SECRET TO A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE.
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