Meet the Collinge & Co Graduates Team

I started working for the company on Saturdays whilst at school, and then joined as an apprentice working our Hanover Street salon. I've been a qualified hairdresser working in the Graduates salon for 16 years. I love meeting new people and catching up with my regular clients, if they are happy, I am happy ;) In hairdressing we continue to learn every day, it's amazing how much knowledge and skills we build through our careers.

• Favourite cut: I love all short cuts, crop, pixie cuts and bobs.
• Favourite hairstyling: Natural waves, and relaxed blow drys.
• Who inspires you: It's great to work alongside talented people in the company. You can take inspo from everyone and from all ages, from new apprentices, through to tutors and experienced stylists. 

I love meeting new people everyday and creating transformations that boost their confidence. I have now completed two apprenticeships, the Hair Professional and the Advanced & Creative. I recently became a stylist and I continue to learn and be inspired every day.

• Favourite cut: I love a long layered and creating beautiful bouncy curls or waves.
• Favourite colour service: My favourite colour service is balayage which perfectly compliments a long layered look.
• Who inspires you: I like to follow Chris Appleton on social media.

The transformation that a new style can make. I also love that there is always more to learn and I enjoy speaking to new people from different backgrounds everyday. I am looking forward to putting all the training I've had into practice, learning new techniques and skills and growing in experience.

• Favourite cut: Short cuts are my favourite. In particular I do like an undercut which creates a more unusual and edgy look. I also like cutting layers into long hair to create texture or bounce and curls.
• Favourite hairstyling: I love long wavy hair such as the style Sophie Haboo chose for her wedding.
• Where do you get your inspiration: Working alongside other creative hairdressers and gaining inspiration from each other.

That I can learn and use skills to create haircuts. I love the science behind colour and how that theory helps me to be confident in achieving good results. I like building a relationship with a client and their hair. I've recently moved to Liverpool to be near the salon and embrace the Liverpool vibe, whilst continuing with my training at Collinge & Co.

• Favourite cut: Short hair including, layered cuts, men's cuts and graduated bobs.
• Favourite colour: I am loving global bleaching at the moment. And also using Fabriq – a smoothing system that promotes smooth, healthy, shiny hair. 
• Who inspires you: I follow Sarah Louise Keane, Zach Masquit but importantly gain inspo from colleagues. I trained in our Selfridges salon alongside Lynda who really encouraged my interest in colour techniques.

I have worked for the company since 2000 and I love the buzz and business of the Graduates Salon. I love seeing the diversity of creative, young talent and seeing their progression onto big salons and successful careers. I also enjoy the unpredictability of each working day – meeting clients and making sure that they enjoy the Collinge & Co experience.

I started my Hair professional apprenticeship in July and I really like the salon environment. So far I have been learning new skills such as shampooing and blow drying, and making sure the clients have a great experience. I am looking forward to learning how to create long hair looks.

• Favourite hairstyling: Beach waves and hair ups.