Sam
Level 5
Founder
How long have you been working in the hairdressing industry?
I have been in the hairdressing industry since 2003.
What made you choose the path of a hairdresser?
I love making people feel great about the way they look and changing a person’s image and perception of themselves.
What inspires you most about hairdressing?
Being able to educate young hairdressers and see them develop.
What do you specialise in?
I specialise in all aspects of hairdressing but my forte is cutting.
What do you love most about working at Samuel Oliver?
I love to see the team at Samuel Oliver grow and develop in a friendly, professional atmosphere.
What do you want to do next in your career?
To grow the Samuel Oliver brand and carry on delivering the latest Styles.
Working Day’s/Hours
Wednesday – 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Friday – 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday – 8:30am – 5:30pm
Paul
Level 5
Salon Manager
How long have you been working in the hairdressing industry?
I’ve been in the hairdressing industry for almost 3 decades, so I’ve seen and experienced lots of exciting changes and new ongoing techniques.
What made you choose the path of a hairdresser?
Originally I enjoyed creating styles for my sisters as a hobby when i was a teenager, which began to bring out my creative side. Once I started training in a west end salon it was soon realised that I have a natural talent in hairdressing and making clients feel amazing about themselves.
What inspires you the most about hairdressing?
I love the diversity of my work and the personalities I meet. The fact that no day is ever the same, I can create manageable yet up to date styles as well as complimentary coloring for all my clients needs. I still get a buzz from making clients very happy.
What do you love most about working at Samuel Oliver?
Samuel Oliver has a great team of hairstylists and assistants, but more than that we are a family. Supporting and advising each other professionally and personally. This brings the best out in all of us.
Tuesday – 9:00am – 6:00pm
Wednesday – 9:00pm – 6:00pm
Thursday – 9:00am – 6:00pm
Friday – 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday – 8:30am – 5:30pm
Helen
Level 5
How long have you been working in the hairdressing industry?
I have been working in the hairdressing industry since 2004.
What do you like most about hairdressing?
I love being creative and making my guest’s happy by making sure I listen to them so I understand what they would like to achieve. Crazy colours and quirky fashion hair cut’s I really enjoy as it allows me to showcase my creative skills.
What inspires you?
I feel inspired when looking on social media, for example looking at different techniques and exploring different ways of styling & colouring. I love Guy Tang’s work on creative colours.
What do you love most about working at Samuel Oliver?
I love the team I work with, I feel very comfortable working at the salon. The support is there if I need it which make me feel very happy and at ease. The guest’s are absolutely lovely and I love that we can all talk as one with each other.
Working Day’s/Hours
Wednesday – 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Thursday – 9:00am – 6:00pm
Friday – 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday – 8:30am – 5:30pm
Anna
Level 4
How long have you been working in the hairdressing industry?
I have been working in the hairdressing industry since 2011.
What do you like most about hairdressing?
I love to transform my guest’s look and see them leave the salon feeling on top of the world (A big bouncy Blow-Dry is my absolute favourite).
What inspires you?
I like to keep up to date with the latest trends through social media and my peers. I love to watch the latest techniques from the current celebrity hairdressers.
What do you love most about working at Samuel Oliver?
I love working within a great team, the friendly atmosphere within the salon and having the opportunity to work backstage at fashion shows but most of all to meet current and new guest’s that attend the salon.
Working Day’s/Hours
Tuesday – 9:00am – 6:00pm
Wednesday – 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday – 8:30am – 5:30pm
Morgan
Level 4
How long have you been working in the hairdressing industry?
I have been working in the hairdressing industry since 2018.
What do you like most about hairdressing?
I love hairdressing as it allows me a way of expressing my creativity. I enjoy the social aspect of this profession and am able to connect with different people on a daily basis.
What inspires you?
Looking on social media at all the different techniques and creative ideas on how to colour and style hair.
What do you love most about working at Samuel Oliver?
I love working at Samuel Oliver because of the atmosphere, it is always lively and friendly. The team I work with are a dream, and I love the diversity of clients in the salon.
Working Day’s/Hours
Tuesday – 9:00am – 6:00pm
Wednesday – 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Thursday – 9:00am – 6:00pm
Friday – 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday – 8:30am – 5:30pm
Charley
Level 2
How long have you been working in the hairdressing industry?
I have been working in the hairdressing industry since 2018.
What made you choose the path of a hairdresser?
I chose this path in hairdressing because I love being creative. I enjoy creating all types of different hairstyles to make clients look and feel amazing.
What inspires you the most about hairdressing?
New techniques and social media influencers inspire me to create new and fashion forward looks to keep me up to date with trends.
What do you love most about working at Samuel Oliver?
I love working at Samuel Oliver because it is such a happy warm environment. We are all one big family.
Working Day’s/Hours
Tuesday – 9:00am – 6:00pm
Wednesday – 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Thursday – 9:00am – 6:00pm
Friday – 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday – 8:30am – 5:30pm
Farrah
Level 1
How long have you been working in the hairdressing industry?
I’ve been working in the industry since 2023
What made you choose the path of a hairdresser?
I chose the path of a hairdresser because it shows my creative side, I also love making clients feel happier about the way they look.
What inspires you the most about hairdressing?
What inspires me the most is that I’m always learning something new because trends and techniques are always evolving.
What do you love most about working at Samuel Oliver?
What I love the most about working here at Samuel Oliver hair salon is that everyone works as a team, The clients are very friendly and I receive in house training to help pursue my career in hairdressing.
Izzy
Future Professional
How long have you been working in the hairdressing industry?
I’ve been working in the industry since 2025
What made you choose the path of a hairdresser?
I chose the path of a hairdresser because it shows my creative side, I also love making clients feel happier about the way they look.
What inspires you the most about hairdressing?
What inspires me the most is that I’m always learning something new because trends and techniques are always evolving.
What do you love most about working at Samuel Oliver?
What I love the most about working here at Samuel Oliver hair salon is that everyone works as a team, The clients are very friendly and I receive in house training to help pursue my career in hairdressing.
Elmas
Beauty Therapist
Aesthetician
Elmas is the founder of EL Jolie Beauty, Aesthetic & Laser Clinic.
Her background accumulates from 18 years of experience working to very high standards in top salons in Mayfair and Holborn, 10 of those years being a Salon Manager. Her vision is to deliver the most up to date a current treatments along with the highest customer service.