Harpenden

Jack has always loved the opportunity to give versatile haircuts that can be worn in a number of different ways. He started off his hairdressing career training with Vidal Sassoon, which created a strong foundation and passion for cutting hair. After getting a few valuable years of salon experience under his belt he moved to the freer environment of Soho, on a freelance basis. He really enjoyed the aspect of a more versatile and quirky clientele. On his cutting journey he reunited with an old Sassoon colleague and started his OPEN adventure on a part time basis. The ethos and energy of the team really grabbed Jack and he knew this was where his future lay. Now, 6 years on Jack is the director of the Harpenden salon and relishes the opportunities and hurdles along the way. Watching the team develop and grow is his true passion, he loves seeing that passed onto our loyal and fantastic following. As Jack always says “without them, none of this would be possible.”.

Oli was a busy Stylist with nearly 10 years experience at Vidal Sassoon (London). He joined the OPEN team 3 years ago with abundant enthusiasm and built a large clientele very quickly. He believes in a very clean technical way of approaching a haircut and has the ability to listen to his clients needs and manages to exceed expectations. With a passion for detail and strong shapes, each haircut will have a bespoke suitability, complimentary to each individual.
As head of our Cutting education, Oli also ensures our apprenticeship employees receive the best quality education throughout their training.

Colouring is what I love doing. I started my training at 14 at Jo Hansford before training at Vidal Sassoon for 4 years I went on to be a colour technician in london harrington’s. being a part of the creative art team and quickly building up a clientele i was lucky enough to join OPEN Harpenden from day one and from then i’ve been able to build a very big clientele giving unique colours every day, i specialise in blondes and highlighting. Nothing makes me feel better than making sombody feel fabulous. i like to give a fresh approach no matter if it’s the first appointment or the 50th!

instagram -@hannahbradyhair

With a passion for colour and theory, Kat has now worked in our Harpenden salon for over 3 years. Starting nearly 20 years ago on the humble streets of Harpenden she quickly realised her love for hair. When the opportunity arose to train at the renowned Vidal Sassoon Academy on Bond Street in central London, she jumped at the chance and hasn’t looked back since! Having worked in the capital in some of the busiest salons, Kat came back to Harpenden almost ten years ago, and has been building a steady reputation since! She loves sharing her knowledge with the assistants and seeing them succeed in their training. Along with this she loves making sure your colour works for you.

Lottie has been hairdressing for over 10 years training with Toni and Guy, and been with the OPEN team for 2 years now. She spent her years travelling with her hair skills and learning so many new things along the way. Lotties love for hair grows everyday and she covers all aspects of hairdressing. She specialises in styling and hair ups. She will take you through a consultation and really work towards what you want to achieve from the appointment.

Please check out her instagram - lottieberwickhair

Molly has been with OPEN since we first opened the Berkhamstead salon 6+ years ago now! Starting as a weekend assistant and also blow dry training after school then coming over to us to start her apprenticeship as soon as she left school at 15! She’s been qualified for 2 years now. She mostly enjoys anything to do with colour, styling and all the girly things about hair!

Starting at OPEN 4 years ago has changed my life for the best.
I’ve never been so passionate about an industry or company.
“hair is my life for sure"
Being surrounded and supported by an amazing team has helped me make the most of my hair career and pushed me out of my comfort zone,
helping me creating many opportunities for the future.
I love being in the salon and making sure my clients are happy each and every service.

check out her insta page to get a feel of her work @scarletgentlehair

I've been with the company for 3 years now, knowing even when I started as a receptionist that OPEN was a place like no other. Intending on finishing my art&design course and specialising in photography at university, I was instead adopted by the hair world; sophisticated and creative in it's tangles. I'm now loving learning with the best, practising cutting and colouring to world-class standards. Surrounded by some of the most personable, not to mention talented and inspiring people I have met, I'm now looking forward to soon becoming qualified and building my own beautiful portfolio of unique clients!

Follow my work on Insta @ktlnhair

Cece's bubbly personality and beaming grin fit right in at OPEN Harpenden. Beginning her hair career elsewhere, she decided the salon wasn't for her but had heard from some clients about the amazing work and lovely team at OPEN. Enjoying the social side of hair, Cece has most enjoyed meeting so many new and inspiring people, as well as the excitement of such a varied clientele. Our different vibe and warm atmosphere means that this young learner can't wait to watch herself and the company grow together.

Kiera left her beauty course at college knowing she was looking for something more. She decided real-world experience was what she needed, and loved the idea of learning a variety of quality skills and techniques to better herself as a hairdresser. She looks forward to the next few years of immersing herself in her passion, driven by her goal of creating that lovely 'just-left-the-salon' feeling.