Local hairdresser, Ross Charles fills us in on what the Salon has been up to recently…
The Charles name has been synonymous with hairdressing in Yorkshire for decades now with my father running a 5 star salon in the area since the 80’s. This is where I actually uncovered my love for hair and my passion for the industry. I cut my first bob at the age of twelve years old and fell in love with the craft before pursuing a career in hair and going on to open my own salon in 2008.
Ross Charles Hairdressing has just celebrated ten years in business and the family values that were laid out by my parents in the 70’s are still at the core of my salon today. We are immensely proud of the brand we have created in Gillygate which is such a vibrant area of York with lots of other independent retailers. Our team are multi-lingual and from a variety of cultures so foreign accents and Italian jazz music can often be heard around our salon. However, we primarily pride ourselves on our passion for listening to our clients and providing an outstanding service from a hot towel shave to a complete colour refresh. Get to know two of our team members in a little more detail:
Dan Hardisty is one to watch and our up and coming barbering master. He has been trained closely by Ross and learned his entirely unique and innovative razoring techniques with Donald Scott NYC. Dan is obsessed with detail and whether he is creating a super fresh fade or working on a clean-cut throat shave, the results will be immaculate. Having trained from junior level to a qualified barber, Dan is now based in the barbering area of the salon as we have differentiated this from the main salon floor making it slightly more convenient for gents who prefer to pop in for their desired barbering treatment. Dan is our clients go to for sharp beard trims and shaping as well as the on trend fresh fade style. Also the master of the Hot Towel Shave for the gentleman that like to treat themselves to a bit of a pamper, Dan’s patient and precise nature makes him ideal for this kind of service.
Kennedy Watson is a stylist at Ross Charles. Clients comment on Kennedy’s eye for gorgeous colour blends and her signature look is that on trend root stretch/balayage finish. Salon owner Alessandra, who is a L’Oreal Colour Specialist, trained Kennedy and her abilities are immeasurable. Always looking forward to the next trend, Kennedy has an eye for fashion and can easily translate fashion forward looks to wearable styles for clients. Her trademark treatment is the AlfaParf Smoothing Lift Design to leave your hair with the most incredible shine. This leaves your hair smooth without chemically breaking any bridges in your hair. It uses heat to rearrange hair’s keratin chains to leave it silky smooth and Kennedy is your go to for this treatment. Not to mention Kennedy’s extremely accurate eye and attention to detail when cutting, if you want a blunt bob or intricate pixie crop.
Our advanced stylist Lara has recently returned from maternity leave and is highly sought after upon her return. Lara has been an integral part of our team since 2016 and is an all round incredible hairdresser. Whether you are looking for specialist techniques such as balayage or a more creative pastel themed colour, Lara will be able to make your vision come to life. Her skills extend beyond the salon as she often assists Ross on photographic shoots and has worked with him on stage, too. Lara is brilliant at taking pieces of inspiration from all aspects of her role and bringing that back to her loyal clientele.
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