Meet The Team: Claire Davies Hairdressing, Uckfield, East Sussex

           

           

Claire - Owner How long have you been hairdressing? 30 years When did you start at Claire Davies Hairdressing? From day one. Why did you choose hairdressing as a career? I love being creative, so it was either interior design or hairdressing & hair won. Which product is your favourite & why? Redken Guts - you just can't go wrong. What inspires you in the salon? Seeing the salon busy & the buzz of seeing a happy team & smiling clients Whose hair style do you love? Louise Brooks. What would you never leave home without? A smile, but being honest, my phone.

Kirsty - Style Director How long have you been hairdressing? 17 years When did you start at Claire Davies Hairdressing? 1995 Why did you choose hairdressing as a career? Always wanted to do it & now it works so well with having a family of my own. Which product is your favourite & why? All Redken as they suit all hair types. What inspires you in the salon? Doing a variety of clients each week. Whose hair style do you love? Of course - Cheryl Cole. What would you never leave home without? Doing my hair & make up - never!

Annette - Style Director How long have you been hairdressing? 14 years. When did you start at Claire Davies Hairdressing? 1998 Why did you choose hairdressing as a career? People always want their hair done. Which product is your favourite & why? It used to be Redken Sraightline but I'm on the lookout for another. What inspires you in the salon? Seeing what new creative ideas are coming for the other stylists - love it! Whose hair style do you love? Pink. What would you never leave home without? My front door key!

Maria - Artistic Director How long have you been hairdressing? 20 years. When did you start at Claire Davies Hairdressing? In 2001. Why did you choose hairdressing as a career? I have always done hair - since I was a child. Which product is your favourite & why? Love all Kerastase because they give you a straightforward result. What inspires you in the salon? Doing such a selection of interesting clients. Whose hair style do you love? Bob Marley. What would you never leave home without? Lip gloss & my phone.

Tasha - Style Director How long have you been hairdressing? 6 years When did you start at Claire Davies Hairdressing? 7 years ago Why did you choose hairdressing as a career? Always liked the idea from a young age Which product is your favourite & why? Love all Redken they are easy to understand & use on clients. What inspires you in the salon? Looking at magazines for the latest hair idea's & trends. Whose hair style do you love? Nicole Schersinger What would you never leave home without? My lovely handbag & mobile

Tara - Style Director How long have you been hairdressing? 6 years. When did you start at Claire Davies Hairdressing? 2004 Why did you choose hairdressing as a career? I've always wanted to do something creative. I like my hands to be busy. Which product is your favourite & why? Redken Velvet Gelatine. It is excellent on any hair type and makes the hair shiny. What inspires you in the salon? I've just started doing hair extensions in the salon. Whose hair style do you love? Cheryl Tweedy. I love her long loose curls. What would you never leave home without? My mascara & iPhone.

Sam - Salon Manager How long have you been hairdressing? 6 years When did you start at Claire Davies Hairdressing? 2004 Why did you choose hairdressing as a career? I took Art at A level & it links well. Started a degree & gave up to do hair - love it! Which product is your favourite & why? Redken Satin Wear suits all hair types & so easy to use. Great results. What inspires you in the salon? Variety in each day, meeting new people & making them happy. Whose hair style do you love? Reese Wetherspoon - both her colour & cut. What would you never leave home without? My GHD's

Becki - Style Director How long have you been hairdressing? Since 2004. When did you start at Claire Davies Hairdressing? 2002 Why did you choose hairdressing as a career? It's all I have ever wanted to do. I love making someone feel great about themselves. Which product is your favourite & why? Kerastase Ciment Thermique its fantastic to protect the hair from heat & smoothes. What inspires you in the salon? Looking at magazines for styles to suit clients. Whose hair style do you love? Frankie from the Saturdays. What would you never leave home without? My mobile.

Nicci - Style Director - Men's Grooming How long have you been hairdressing? 8 years. When did you start at Claire Davies Hairdressing? 8 years ago. Why did you choose hairdressing as a career? I gave up art collage to do hairdressing to work with my creative & artistic streak. Which product is your favourite & why? Most of the new Pureology range works well & you don't need to use a lot. What inspires you in the salon? Love doing men's hair & all funky new styles. In fact the funkier the better. Whose hair style do you love? Gwen Stefani, Pink, Russell Brand, Florence Welch & many more. What would you never leave home without? Music - every time.

Sophie - Graduate Stylist How long have you been hairdressing? In my 2nd year training When did you start at Claire Davies Hairdressing? 2009 Why did you choose hairdressing as a career? I didn't want to do anything else. Which product is your favourite & why? Ciment thermique. Good to blow dry with & great on damaged hair. What inspires you in the salon? Meeting & doing Rituals for clients in the new spa area. Whose hair style do you love? Kimberly Walsh (Girls Aloud). What would you never leave home without? My phone.

Hayley - Graduate Stylist How long have you been hairdressing? I am in my 2nd year of training When did you start at Claire Davies Hairdressing? 2009 Why did you choose hairdressing as a career? A career I always wanted to do Which product is your favourite & why? Vita Kerastase vita Ciment Ritual product. Easy to massage in to the hair & gives a great result. What inspires you in the salon? The fact that I'm learning something new every day. Whose hair style do you love? Frankie from the Saturdays. Nicci has the same cut and it looks fantastic. What would you never leave home without? My mobile phone.