The Teams

 Salon Manager - Experience - 29 years

Donna P is a long standing employee and is manager to the Pinewood team. She is a great leader to the girls and can handle any situation.

How did you get to where you are today?

"I started at the company 11 years ago as a stylist. I have been on many courses and done lots of training throughout this time. With lots of hard work and determination I have worked my way up to being a manager and I really do love my job."

How would you describe yourself?

"I am a very outgoing and bubbly person and can be a bit too loud at sometimes. I do believe I am very caring. I think I am a mum figure in the salon and am always there to listen."

Tell us a random fact about yourself......

"I have seen Michael Jackson in concert and I own a pair of Louboutins."

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"Lee Stafford"

What is your desert island product?

"Dermalogica face moisturiser"

Skills

• Ladies hair cutting
• Blow drying
• Hair colouring
• Gent's hair cutting
• Perming

Donna P's Work

Creative Director - Experience - 12 years

How did you get to where you are today?

"With training and working hard. I have a great team to work with."

How would you describe yourself?

"I am fun, passionate and anything goes with me."

Tell us a random fact about yourself.......

"I am really scared of killer whales and I am a massive Michael Bolton fan."

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"Victoria Beckham"

What is your desert island product?

"My eyeliner!"

Skills

• Ladies hair cutting
• Blow drying
• Hair colouring
• Gent's hair cutting

Senior stylist - Experience 7 years

Charlene is a senior stylist who has grown with the company from being an apprentice. Her specialist areas are cutting and colouring.

How did you get to where you are today?

"Through a lot of training by Zoe and Donna and with everyone helping me."

How would you describe yourself?

"I am fun, caring and enthusiastic. A hard-worker and family orientated."

Tell us a random fact about yourself.......

"I am extremely fussy over food!"

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"Cheryl cole - she has lovely hair"

What is your desert island product? 

"BC Sealed ends"

Skills

• Ladies hair cutting
• Blow drying
• Hair colouring
• Gent's hair cutting

Senior stylist - Experience - 8 yearsLauren is a senior stylist growing with the company from apprentice level. She has attained her Colour masters, NVQ level 3 and barbering. Attended many courses involving celebrity hairdressers.

How did you get to where you are today?

" I went to art college after school, knowing how creative I was, then after a year I wanted to do hairdressing. By working hard & being a perfectionist I gained a great clientele. I have recently made a couple of dreams come true by becoming a mum & buying a house."

How would you describe yourself?

"I am a friendly, quiet & social person. I love trying new things & can be cheeky & up for a laugh as you get to know me."

Tell us a random fact about yourself.......

"I can salsa dance the night away! "

Who is your celeb inspiration?

 "Frankie Sanford, she's my number 1! I'm loving Demi Lovato's quirky bob styles & hair colours too! "

What is your desert island product?

"My desert island product would be deodorant... I would hate to be smelly!" 

Skills

• Ladies hair cutting
• Blow drying
• Hair colouring
• Occasion hair
• Gent's hair cutting

Lauren's Work

Assistant Manager - Experience - Nearly 5 years

Bridie has a determination to succeed in anything she puts her mind to. She has attained her barbering qualification, is an expert on Kerastraight system and is our ambassador for GHD.

How did you get to where you are today?

"I started at Hair Ministry when I left school as an apprentice and 5 years later, after a lot of hard work, training and dedication I have become a fully qualified stylist and barber."

How would you describe yourself?

"Ambitious, motivated, passionate and a perfectionist."

Tell us a random fact about yourself.......

"I met Mcbusted and got Tom to sign my back...Then I got it tattooed."

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"Cara Delevingne. I love her hair, fashion and definitely her eyebrows!"

What is your desert island product?

"Schwarzkopf BC Sealed Ends.....I couldn't live without it!"

Skills

• Ladies hair cutting
• Blow drying
• Occasion hair
• Barber
• Hair coluring
• Kerastraight technician

Bridie's Work

Senior Stylist - Experience - 8 years

Abbie is a very competent senior stylist that is confident in any area of hairdressing. She specialises in wedding hair and shows perfection in her work.

How did you get to where you are today?

"I was a trainee at 16 years old at John Olivers where I did my NVQ2 and NVQ 3. I worked there for 7 years as a stylist then came to work for Hair Ministry as a senior stylist. I was always willing to learn and put in my all, which has got me to where i am today."

How would you describe yourself?

"I would describe myself as fun, friendly, competent and a perfectionist."

Tell us a random fact about yourself.......

"I love to sing, if I didn't do hair I would follow my dreams as a kid and get more involved in that. I used to play the lead roles in shows at high school.I am also a huge Disney fan!!! "

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"Cheryl Fernandez-Viccini (cole) as her hair always looks amazing and she just seems a lovely genuine woman."

What is your desert island product?

"My mascara!!"

Skills

• Ladies hair cutting
• Ladies hair blow-drying
• Occasion hair
• Hair colouring
• Gent's hair cutting

Abbie's Work

Salon Co-Ordinator

Christine has a background of hairdressing and it helps with her role on reception. She is a strong character and possesses high quality customer service and organisational skills. Christine is always happy to receive feedback from clients.

How did you get to where you are today?

"I started my working career off in hairdressing where I worked myself up to salon manager . I then had a career change and went into residential sales but I am now back working in the industry my heart has always belonged to."

How would you describe yourself?

"Friendly , efficient and a “ can - do, will - do  “ attitude."

Tell us a random fact about yourself.....

" I have a world atlas on the wall of my study which we stick a pin into every time we visit a country and it is my ambition in life to have it completely full one day. We are currently 3/4 of the way"

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"Phileas Fogg - he went completely round the world - I just don't want to do it in 80 days"

What is your desert island product?

Senior Beauty Therapist - Experience - 14 years

Tracy is a very professional beautician with many years experience. It is clear she loves her career and will always please clients. Tracy is still keen to learn to new techniques and pass information on.

How did you get to where you are today?

"By enquiring if I could start a beauty room at the Pinewood salon and worked hard to build up a clientele from scratch."

How would you describe yourself?

"I am caring, professional and committed."

Tell us a random fact about yourself.......

"can't think of one at the moment."

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"Taylor Swift"

What is your desert island product?

"Lip Balm"

Skills

• Waxing including intimate
• Massage
• Facials
• High Definition Brow stylist
• LVL technician
• Mani/Pedi
• Gel Mani/Pedi

Stylist - Experience 5 1/2 years 

How did you get to where you are today?"With a lot of hard work and dedication"

How would you describe yourself?"Hard working and enthhusiastic. I am always willing to better myself to progress in my career"

Tell us a random fact about yourself...."I have really bad OCD with doors being locked and switches being off"

Who is your celeb inspiration?"Zac Efron"

What is your desert island product?"Redken Rough Paste"

Skills

• Ladies hair cutting
• Ladies blow drying
• Hair colouring
• Gent's hair cutting

Beauty Therapist - Experience 3 years

Louisa is a new member of our ever growing Beauty team. She will be part time at our Pinewood branch ready to make you feel relaxed and gorgeous!

Skills

• Waxing including intimate
• Massage
• Facials
• Brows
• Mani/Pedi
• Gel mani/pedi

 Salon manager - Experience - 8 years

Jo has progressed through the company from apprentice to Salon Manager of Foxhall Road. She has a welcoming demeanour and good organisational skills. Her professional attitude is exactly what is needed to run a successful team.

How did you get to where you are today?

"I worked my way up from being the junior progressed into being a senior stylist for a few years which I enjoyed but then felt I wanted to do different things and gradually progressed into being a Salon Manager."

How would you describe yourself?

"As dedicated, loyal, easy going and a complete perfectionist"

Tell us a random fact about yourself....

"I love a Starbucks! I have a mug for every country I've had one in."

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"Fearne cotton's messy bob and the Kardashian's Ombre"

What is your desert island product?

"Schwarzkopf Sealed Ends........Couldn't live without it!"

Skills

• Ladies hair cutting
• Blow drying
• Gent's hair cutting
• Hair colouring

Jo's Work

Assistant Manager - Experience 6 years

Abby is a very friendly and professional person who controls a large clientele. She has attained her Schwarzkopf Colour Masters qualification and is an expert on Kerastraight system.

How did you get to where you are today?

" with a lot of hard work, having a lot of passion  & good management always pushing me to be the best I can be."

How would you describe yourself?

"Hard working, passionate & caring "

Tell us a random fact about yourself......

"I'm quite clumsy, if you here a crash its most likely to be me!! "

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"Michelle Keegan - brunette & volume all the way!! "

What is your desert island product?

"OSIS Glamination range!! its amazing!! "

Skills

• Ladies hair cutting
• Blow drying
• Hair colouring
• Gent's hair cutting
• Kerastraight technician

Abby's Work

Senior stylist - Experience - 10 years

How did you get to where you are today?

"With a lot of hard work and passion for styling hair. I have always been artistic and I feel hairdressing allows me to express my creative side."

How would you describe yourself?

"I would say I am caring, funny, a perfectionist, honest and a bit of a joker."

Tell us a random fact about yourself........

"I don't drink coffee at home and I don't drink tea at work"

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"Emma Willis has a flawless look and Rita Ora because of her quirkiness!"

What is your desert island product?

"Any colour safe shampoo to keep my reds vibrant."

Skills

• Ladies hair cutting
• Ladies hair blow drying
• Occasion hair
• Hair colouring
• Gent's hair cutting

Carly's Work

Senior stylist - Experience - 17 years

How did you get to where you are today?

"I have done hairdressing for a long time and learnt how to keep a good clientele by listening to what the client wants."

How would you describe yourself?

"I am loyal, family orientated and normal."

Tell us a random fact about yourself......

"I like a good old black & white film."

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"I like Emma Willis. She is real."

What is your desert island product?

"OSIS Volume Up because I find it does everything I need it too."

Skills

• Ladies hair cutting
• Blow drying
• Hair colouring
• Gent's hair cutting

Graduate Stylist- Experience - 3 years

Ellie has completed her NVQ Level 2 qualification and is now looking forward to building on her confidence and finding her own style of work. She will continue on learning and will gain a barbering qualification.

How did you get to where you are today?

"By working hard and setting achievable targets for me to aim for"

How would you describe yourself?

" I am bubbly, smiley and spontaneous"

Tell us a random fact about yourself.....

"When I eat ice cream I use a small spoon to make it last longer"

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"Samantha Faiers and Kelly Osbourne. Opposite styles but I like both, glamorous and contemporary."

What is your desert island product?

"Schwarzkopf BC Moisture Kick Beauty Balm because it makes hair feel super soft and easy to brush through."

Skills

• Blow drying
• Long hair cutting
• Hair Colouring including Balayage & Ombre's
• Barber
• High Definition Brow Stylist

Ellie's Work

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 Nail Artist/Beautician

Stylist - Experience - 5 years

Charlie is a graduate stylist who has learnt a great deal throughout her training. Her excitement and passion for the job comes through and is on her way to building a clientele for herself.

How did you get to where you are today?

"I started hairdressing at 14. I put in the hours of hard work."

How would you describe yourself?

"Passionate"

Tell us a random fact about yourself......

"My favourite food is Chinese"

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"Cheryl Cole"

What is your desert island product?

" Schwarzkopf BC Sealed Ends"

Skills

• Ladies hair cutting
• Ladies hair blowdrying
• Occasion hair
• Kerastraight technician
• Gent's hair cutting
• Hair colouring

 Charlie's Work

Creative Director- Experience 10 years

Melissa is a senior stylist who is building a nice clientele at Foxhall road. She has settled in well with the team and we can only see her going from strength to strength. She is a very accomplished stylist and enjoys cutting.

How did you get yourself to where you are today?

"By being enthusiastic and enjoying what I do."

How would you describe yourself?

"Easy going, confident and dedicated."

Tell us a random fact about yourself.......

"I was on the TV programme 'Challenge Ant' when I was 11."

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"Audrey Hepburn.....Classic!"

What is your desert island product?

"Schwarzkopf Repair Rescue shampoo because it leaves hair feeling smooth and looking healthy."

Skills

• Ladies hair cutting
• Ladies blow drying
• Hair colouring
• Occasion hair
• Gent's hair cutting

  Beauty Therapist - Experience - 6 years

Jo M is a beauty therapist with her own company called 'I Me My Beauty'. She has chosen to base her business from Hair Ministry Foxhall Road. Jo is extremely professional which reflects from her large, repeating clientele. She can offer nails, waxing, massage, Lava Shells, facials, 'Lash Perfect' eyelash extensions and 'Urban Tan' spray tanning.

How did you get to where you are today?

How would you describe yourself?

Tell us a random fact about yourself......

Who is your celeb inspiration?

What is your desert island product?

"Dermalogica Special cleansing gel"

Experience - 11 years

Shan has joined our Foxhall road team and has immediately settled in. She is a confident and talented hairdresser with a lovely personality.

How did you get to where you are today?"Hard work and determination"

How would you describe yourself?"Funny, loud, clumsy".

Tell us a random fact about yourself?"I've lost 4 stone"

Who is your celeb inspiration?"Beyoncé"

Experience - Over 12 years

Lisa has a fun and infectious personality that suits our front of house perfectly at Foxhall road. Her attitude and work ethic match the Hair Ministry ethos and we will work together to sustain and improve on our high standards on customer care.

How did you get to where you are today?

"hard work and determination"

How would you describe yourself?

"fun, energetic, resourceful and will try anything once"

Tell us a random fact about yourself?

"I'm petrified of pigeons"

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"Jessie J"

What is your desert island product?

Assistant - Experience - Beginning of apprenticeship

Lucy is a new member of the team coming to us fresh from school. Lucy has a sweet and infectious personality that will serve her well in this industry. She is keen to learn and to grow working towards her qualification. Welcome Lucy!

How did you get to where you are today?

How would you describe yourself?

Tell us a random fact about yourself......

Who is your celeb inspiration?

Senior stylist - Experience 7 years

Carl has joined the team at Foxhall road. He has come from Coventry and we are glad to welcome him to Ipswich. His passion in hairdressing is creating short, precision haircuts but loves all aspects of the job. If you want a new look visit him at Foxhall road.

How did you get to where you are today?

"I walked..........No, seriously - I am originally from Coventry but have recently moved to Ipswich and found Hair Ministry who have welcomed me to the team. I have never stopped learning and still wish to gain new skills"

How would you describe yourself?

"I am easy to talk to, bit of a perfectionist and curious..."

Tell us a random fact about yourself……

"I am trying to learn Italian."

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"Ewan McGregor"

What is your desert island product?

"Schwarzkopf BC Miracle Oil because it stops hair from being a fluff ball."

Skills

• Ladies hair cutting
• Ladies blow drying
• Hair colouring
• Gent's hair cutting

Sheridan - 5 1/2 years experience

Sheridan has joined the Foxhall Road team and feels excited to get going. She has a passion for all aspects of hairdressing but especially loves creating styles doing hair up. Welcome to the team Sheridan!

Skills

• Ladies hair cutting
• Ladies hair blow drying
• Occasion hair
• Hair colouring
• Hair extensions
• Gent's hair cutting

High Definition Brow Stylist

Tia impressed us with her technical skills with brows and make-up. She has a true passion for the industry and is very happy to share her tips with you.

Skills

• High Definition Brow Stylist
• Yumi Lash Technician
• Receptionist
• Shampooist

Tia's Work

Experience - 9 years

Salon manager - Experience - 14 years

How did you get to where you are today?

"I have had lots of training in cutting, colouring, manager courses and been to look and learn sessions. I have achieved my level 2 and 3 in hairdressing."

How would you describe yourself?

"I am creative and a good listener."

Tell us a random fact about yourself.....

"I have an obsession with handbags."

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"Jessie J and Kelly Osbourne"

What is your desert island product?

"Redken Quick tease Finishing Spray"

Skills

• Ladies hair cutting
• Blow drying
• Gent's hair cutting
• Hair colouring

Assistant Manager - Experience - 6 years

Emily is a multi talented member of staff who is not only qualified in hairdressing and barbering but is also qualified as a nail technician and a HD Brow expert.

How did you get to where you are today?

"I worked hard, had lots of training and been on lots of courses."

How would you describe yourself?

"I would say I am a perfectionist, passionate and tactile."

Tell us a random fact about yourself.......

"I am left handed but cut hair with my right hand...."

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"Michelle Keegan"

What is your desert island product?

"Schwarzkopf BC Sealed Ends"

Skills

• Ladies hair cutting
• Blow drying
• Occasion hair
• Hair colouring
• Barber
• High Defintion Brow stylist
• Brow tinting & waxing
• Nail technician

Emily's Work

Stylist - Experience - 5 years

Katie is a stylist level with the potential to be senior soon. She is one of the newest members of the team and has become a great asset quickly. Katie specialises in hair up and colouring.

How did you get to where you are today?

" I did my NVQ level 1 at high school and went on to do an apprenticeship at John Olivers where I did my NVQ level 2 worked there for 3 years as a graduate stylist then came to hair ministry as a stylist."

How would you describe yourself?

" Friendly, determined, hard working and passionate"

Tell us a random fact about yourself.......

"When I was little my favourite singer was Andy Williams."

Who is your celeb inspiration?

"I love Audrey Hepburn, I like Charlotte Crosby's fashion and Patrick Cameron for his hair up."

What is your desert island product?

"Redken Wax Blast - you can use it on all hair types in different ways and get lots of looks from it"