TALK US THROUGH WHAT A NORMAL WORKING DAY LOOKS LIKE FOR YOU.
Although I am the owner and director of the salon, I am still very much a hands-on part of the team. Salon life is working five days a week servicing my regular clients. I particularly love my Friday ladies, some of whom have been coming to me for 25 years. I’ll be doing their hair for as long as they need me to! I am also the salon manager and have to ensure the team is looked after and that the business is functioning properly. A typical day is running a column, cutting, colouring and blow drying, whilst also making sure the salon admin is done, stock is ordered, staff are happy and the bills get paid!
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE THING TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME?
Honestly, I love nothing more than just being at home with Andreas and my dogs, watching a binge-worthy box set or some mindless reality tv. Salon life is busy, so I enjoy being able to switch off and relax. I really value any downtime I get.
CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE INSPIRATION BEHIND YOUR LATEST COLLECTION?
I’m really proud of my collection, FUYU which made me Midlands Hairdresser of the Year for the fourth time. FUYU, which means wealthy in Chinese, takes inspiration from the opulence of rich Asian culture. The hair is expensive and vibrant, using a colour palette of red and gold which is synonymous with China and symbolises joy, good fortune, wealth and prosperity.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE WARDROBE ITEM AT THE MOMENT?
Anything that fits!
CAN YOU SHARE WITH US ONE OF YOUR PROUDEST HAIRDRESSING MOMENTS?
All my hairdressing award wins. I’m very proud of these accolades as they are recognition of the hard work I have put in—both in my business and as a creative. Winning Midlands Hairdresser of the Year 2022 was a real confidence boost as it made me feel like I’m still relevant
QUICK FIRE FAVOURITES
TO EAT: IT’S AN INDIAN TAKEAWAY EVERYTIME
TO VISIT: TOO MANY TO HAVE A FAVOURITE, BUT I LOVE GOING ON HOLIDAY IN GENERAL AND VISITING PLACES WITH HISTORIC ARCHITECURE ANS INTERESTING CULTURE
TO WATCH: I’M LATE TO THE PARTY BUT I’M LOVING BELOW DECK. I’M OBSESSED AND HAVE LOADS OF
TO LISTEN: I LISTEN TO LBC. DOES THAT MAKE ME VERY BORING AND OLD?!
TO READ: I’VE JUST FINISHED MIRIAM MARGOLYES AUTOBIOGRAPHY AND IT WAS LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FUNNY. I JUST LOVE HER HUMOUR AND TAKE ON LIFE.
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