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MEET OUR SAKS HAIR NORTHALLERTON FACES
What makes Saks Northallerton special? US, OF COURSE! Salon owner Katie and our team of Northallerton hairdressers are friendly, professional and obsessed with all-things hair. As part of Saks we’re trained by the best in the biz… so we’re experts at what we do.
Our stylists are up-to-date with cutting, styling and colour techniques from Katie and Saks Art Team, and we also receive training from global hair brand L’Oreal Professionnel.
Katie says “My team are very creative – always eager to learn the newest trends and techniques. Our dynamics are strong, creating a great atmosphere in the salon, which our customers love. We’re proud to maintain the high standards for which Saks is renowned.”
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KATIE ADAMSON
SALON OWNER
Katy has been at the helm of Saks Hair in Northallerton, along with her team, since 2014. As well as running her own salon, Katy was a Saks Artist for 15 years, delivering hair training for Saks salons nationwide and helping to create stunning hair campaign looks platformed up and down the country. She loves owning a Saks salon, which was the next natural step for her, as well as nurturing a creative team that she enjoys watching go from strength to strength.
SHAY
FRONT OF HOUSE
We. Love. Shay. Runs front-of-house like a dream. Nothing’s a problem when you’re in, Shay will work her magic to get your appointments booked in when you want them and is always on hand for a catchup as well. In her previous life she managed at Topshop and brings lots of human resources experience to our salon, she loves looking after us all and does an amazing job of it. Shay cherishes family time with Andrew, Grace and Luna the crazy ginger Labrador.
LAURA
PRINCIPAL STYLIST
Principal stylist Emily loves to throw herself into anything. She’s a great all-round stylist who enjoys all aspects of hairdressing, and making customers feel special. Favourite hair icons? Margot Robbie, Jennifer Lopez and Danielle Fogarty. Best Saks moment so far? Attending the legendary Saks Awards – always a great time to be had. Guilty pleasure? Me time, as it’s not often she gets it. Random fact? She doesn't like any form of bean (including Mr Bean). When not in the salon, Laura spends time with her daughter, exercises, and socialises.
ALICE
PRINCIPAL STYLIST
Alice is our Principal Stylist and loves giving her customers a blonde refresh, especially with highlights. Alice’s favourite part of working at Saks is meeting lots of new people and making sure each customer leaves happy. She also loves the “community and amazing training!” Alice thinks Jamie Genevieve is an absolute icon when it comes to styling and incredible hair. In her spare time Alice enjoys CrossFit and running around with her two kids. Amazing fact about Alice? “I’ve raised £2285 for Anthony Nolan, a charity that helped save my daughter’s life!”
LLOYD
SENIOR STYLIST
Lloyd is a talented hairdresser and barber, specializing in precision cuts, skin fades, balayage and vivid colouring. Lloyd’s proud to be one of our Northallerton hairdressers and is all about paying great attention to detail. He loves his colour work, particularly highlighting with the balayage hand-painting technique to show off his creativity. Lloyd is also an expect with all things Kérastase. Style icon? Jack Mead. A highlight in Lloyd’s time with Saks is definitely winning salon of the year, on stage in front of the Saks network. He loves working at Saks because, “My Mum worked for Saks, it’s always been the best hair brand.”
ALEX
STYLIST
Our talented stylist, Alex, thrives when transforming her clients and seeing the happiness on their faces when they achieve their dream hair. She’s passionate about creativity and loves watching her vision come to life. Alex gets her inspiration from hair icons like Molly Mae and Grace Jackson. One of her standout Saks moments was attending Graduate Fashion Week in London. The first thing Alex does when she has some me time? Her first instinct is always to hop on a flight. Alex loves Saks because "we're all best friends here, supporting each other through everything."
Erin
STYLIST
Erin loves all aspects of hairdressing, specifically blonding and hair extensions and ensures each customer leaves with a huge smile on their face. She’s obsessed with Emily Rose Monk and spends her time away from the salon watching her Instagram videos. Erin’s best Saks moment so far is the Saks award parties, we agree with Erin there! Erin’s chill time is spending time with family and friends. Erin adores Saks, “The training is great, the courses are a great and the opportunity to go further!”
SOPHIA
STYLIST
Meet Sophia, our fabulous stylist! Sophia has worked for Saks since she was 14, her speciality is balayage and blondes and making a client feel beyond confident. Her favourite hair icon is Miley Cyrus for always switching it up and her best Saks moment was attending the Saks awards and the cutting courses in the Saks Hub. Sophia loves getting into a really good series and also enjoys going out for long walks. A random fact about Sophia is that she’s very flexible and can even do the splits! Sophia loves working for Saks as, “there is always someone to ask for help - the whole team are always full of great ideas when I need them - they are all creative in their own way and they help me every day with making my own work and knowledge better!”
NIAMH
APPRENTICE
Meet Niamh, our lovely apprentice, she loves making people feel gorgeous and thrives when curling hair, taking inspo from Jenifer Aniston. Niamh completed the 50k walk for the Eve Appeal charity during her time with Saks. When Niamh isn’t in the salon, she loves to relax watching her fave box set, Below Deck. Niamh loves Saks because of the “outstanding training and support and all of the amazing opportunities.”
EMILY
APPRENTICE
Emily, our newest hair apprentice, thoroughly enjoys salon life, and working with our lovely customers sharing a good chat or two, so be sure to catch her whilst you’re in the salon. And if you’re looking for bouncy curls, she’s your tonging pro. Favourite hair icons? Dolly Parton and Jennifer Aniston. Best Saks moment so far? All the top-notch training! Guilty pleasure? Millionaire’s shortbreads. Random fact? She has a purple belt in Karate. When not living and breathing all-things hair? Emily enjoys shopping, shopping and more shopping.
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