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MEET OUR SAKS CHESTER FACES
Our expert team of hairdressers in Chester are all passionate, professional individuals that together set us aside from our competitors. Led by salon owner Nicola Hughes, we’re all about gorgeous hair. Put names to the faces right here!
NICOLA
SALON OWNER
Nikki has led the team at Saks Chester for years. She’s won numerous awards, including HJ’s Franchisee of the Year and Special Recognition Awards. She’s also worked on London Fashion Week, Clothes Show Live and styled celebrity hair for the BAFTA's. Nikki loves to work her precision magic on short hair and is a L’Oréal Colour Expert as well as a Racoonista extensionist, delivering hair in recovery service which allows customers to have trichologist supported extensions, following major hair loss. Away from the salon Nikki enjoys riding her motorbike and holidays with her family - anywhere and everywhere that includes a new experience. Nikki loves Saks because it empowers people to be their best.
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GAIL
FRONT OF HOUSE
Gail works at the salon two days a week ensuring front of house is kept on track, and that customers are well looked after. She has numerous years’ experience working within hospitality, reception and retail, so handles the day to day running of the salon with ease. Gail will always go the extra mile for our customers, team and anyone else she encounters. She has a heart of gold and if you’re ever in need of a shoulder to cry on, or some advice, she’s ready to sort it out over a nice cup of earl grey.
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SARAH
SALON MANAGER
Sarah is our fabulous salon manager, who’s a true expert in balayage and blonde colour, having graduated as a L’Oreal Colour Specialist which is the most comprehensive colour course in the industry . Her aim is to exceed your expectations, making you feel more confident. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys anything physical, so the gym, Muay Thai training and lots of hikes are right up her street. Her favourite holiday destination is Toronto in Canada. Guilty pleasure? Caffeine! Favourite music? Oasis and Sam Fender. Something we didn’t know about Sarah? She’s a Newcastle United supporter. Sarah loves Saks because the salon team get on really well, and she just loves what she does. Perfect we say.
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CLAIRE
SALON DIRECTOR
Claire is a long-standing member of Saks Chester and a L’Oréal Colour Specialist, with expertise in colour correction and finding shades that complement your skin tone. She specialises in Beauty Works and Racoon extensions, including hair in recovery, and shares her advanced cutting skills with the team. Her career highlights include reaching the Saks Apprenticeship Awards final and L’Oréal Colour Trophy regional finals, as well as being shortlisted for the Saks Image Award. Claire loves transforming hair and getting to know her customers. With a keen eye for detail, she’ll make sure you feel relaxed, well looked after and special in her chair.
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DANIELLE
SALON DIRECTOR
Danielle brings 24 years of experience, including nine at Saks Chester. Her career includes working with L’Oréal Professionnel and the Saks Art Team, styling backstage at London Fashion Week and reaching the L’Oréal Colour Trophy regional finals. She loves bobs, precision cutting and colour, and as a curl specialist, helps clients embrace their natural texture and care for it at home. Creative, friendly and caring, Danielle takes time to understand each client’s hair and lifestyle. She loves the chats, relationships and transformations that come with salon life. Away from work, she enjoys fashion, travelling, concerts and spending time with her family.
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ELLIE
PRINCIPAL STYLIST
Our lovely Ellie specialises in Racoon hair extensions, colouring and cutting. Her fave hair icon is Guy Tang, and she loves all aspects of hairdressing. Ellie enjoys seeing her friends and spending time with her two dogs. Her favourite get away is Bali and best on the box is Eastenders. Random fact we didn’t know? One of her poems was published in a book in high school. Ellie loves Saks because the salon is inclusive and welcoming.
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ERIN
PRINCIPAL STYLIST
Erin joined Saks Chester as an apprentice after leaving school. She loves creating blended balayage, lived-in blondes and bouncy blow-dries, as well as experimenting with vivid colour and funky cuts. Calm, creative and fun, Erin takes time to listen and help her customers feel comfortable in her chair. She loves a good chat and seeing people leave feeling happy and confident. Reaching the L’Oréal Colour Trophy final is one of her proudest career moments so far. Away from the salon, you’ll find Erin walking her dog, out with friends or enjoying a holiday.
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MOLLY
STYLIST
Molly joined Saks Chester at 16 after discovering salon life as a Saturday girl. Three years on, she’s fully qualified and proud of how much she’s learnt. Highlights, lived-in blondes and styling longer hair are her favourites, and she takes time to understand the look each client wants to achieve. Kind, patient and happy, Molly loves welcoming familiar faces back and helping people leave feeling confident. Away from the salon, you’ll find her walking in the mountains with her dog, Arlo, or heading out paddleboarding. In her chair, you can expect to feel relaxed, listened to and well looked after.
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LAUREN
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