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The Team Covent Garden
Published by Andrew on 2004/2/20 (68687 reads)
Meet the Team at Covent Garden.

the pic the blurb

Val, from Malta, is fixture at ColourNation. He was the Soho manager but now steps in to ensure the smooth running of Covent Garden as well as focusing more time on what he loves most which is hair styling and heading our Creative Team.

He really gets on well with the ladies and if you're at all unsure of your colour or style choice he'll put you right at ease. He's a maestro at the colour machines - if he can't create your colour no one can and this makes him the first choice for colour corrections (fixing other salons mistakes / DIY disasters).

Val is often called on for session work and works in the fashion industry with major photoshoots for International high fashion magazines including Oyster and Vogue.

You'll find Val's 'Hair Doctor' advice all over our forums where he tries to help our website visitors with their hair questions.

Read more reviews for Val here.

Val is a Style Director and head of ColourNation Creative, our Art team.

Val Speaks English and Italian.

hairdresser

Sheila who's lived and worked in the UK from many years is originally from The Philippines. She's very friendly and bubbly you'll absolutely love Sheila. Sheila is very experienced with cuts and colours and very capable with hair straightening and hair extensions.

'Excellent Hair Experience. Very happy with style and colour, exactly what I wanted. - Kim, Twickenham, TW1 '

'Sheila is fab! After a highlighting botch job by another so-called leading hairdresser, and prior to that years of tinting, Sheila has made my hair the most natural looking it has looked in years. Thanks Sheila and have a good holiday!'

Read more reviews for Sheila here.

Sheila is a Style Director.

Grant from Oz is the manager at Covent Garden. He also previously managed the Soho branch before leaving us for a year to work as air crew, now with the travel bug sated he's back where he belongs with the team in Covent Garden.

Grant is a great all-rounder with hair-ups, wedding hair, colour, cuts, straightenings and hair extensions all mastered - there's not much he can't do.

Read more reviews for Grant here.

Grant is a Style Consultant.

hairdresser

Patric (who's really lovely, despite this picture) originally from Ireland is one of our Style Consultants. He's very modest but has been reveling in a recent client review which described him as the...

'God of Style! Thank you Patric! I feel seductive and fabulous - in the manner of a 50s sex siren! God could learn from you! Fabulous colour, sensational cut. Ladies - book him quick - he's the tops. Michelle XX - 24th Sept 2008'

We're a bit worried that his head may no longer fit through the salon door. ;-) Come to think of it he's had a few good comments like 'Patrick is a GENIUS !!!',

Read more reviews for Patric here.

  Roz joins us, from the JLT Salon in Fitzrovia, as a Style Consultant. She is a specialist Colourist - she only does colouring. She's built a fanatical following over the past five years which means you may struggle to find an appointment with her but the effort is well worth it.
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Brad our assistant manager joins us from Australia where he was a national demonstrator for Great Lengths hair extensions. Brad's a lovely guy, really friendly and chilled, he'll instantly put you at ease. He's now wowing clients (and himself) with our new Great Lengths Hair Extensions (no heat, no glue, no damage) and has recently been shortlisted for the 2010 Great Lengths Gold Trophy Extensionist of the Year Award. He's also a safe pair of hands for colour, straightening and cuts.

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Brad is a Style Consultant within our team. You said.. 'Absolute Genius'.

Read more reviews for Brad here.

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Edgar is gaining a dedicated following within the salon. While he trained as a hairdresser he's sometimes been pulled way for modeling contracts and to pursue he passion for photography. His experience in front of and behind the camera flavours his hairstyles and colours to produce contemporary styles that work for the client in everyday life. Edgar is an IHR straightening master.

Edgar is a Senior Stylist with our team. You said.. 'only a fellow frizz head will understand..'

Read more reviews for Edgar here.

Edgar speaks English and Russian.

 

David is one of our Senior Stylists and joins us from Manchester where we has many years of experience as a hairdresser and colourist. He is extremely competent and skilled.

"If you want a complete style/colour change this is the place to do it. I went from a long haired brunette to short and blonde thanks to David. Don't let people tell you going from brunette to blonde is impossible...with the right colourist and consultation it is. Thanks ColourNation!" - Joanne 15/3/2010

Read more reviews for David here.

hairdresser

Mia (Somia) has been with our company for several years now and is much loved by clients and her fellow team mates alike. She has worked her way up through the company, holding her own against a very experienced team to gain the level of Stylist. She takes her time to ensure the perfect result for her clients. Her colour work in particular is very good and very good value, she also specialises in the Brazilian Hair Straightening treatment.

Mia speaks English and Spanish.

"Really appreciated how you welcomed customers wearing the hijab. Honestly 5 star treatment" - Shabneez L, London SW16

Read more reviews for Mia here.

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Patrycja from Poland has joined us fulltime as a Stylist having previously worked with us for a couple of years on Saturdays while she trained and then a couple of years as a Graduate Stylist. Patrycja is a good choice if you're on a budget and her colour work is great.

Patrycja speaks English and Polish.

"Patrycja really understood what i wanted and i'm really happy with the end result" - Sara O, London SW19.

Read more reviews for Patrycja here.

junior

Salma one of our Graduate Stylists has recently qualified as a hairdresser in her own right. She is fully trained in hair colouring, Brazilian Straightening and Nanomax hair repair treatment.

"I'd recommend to all my friends. Salma was extremely friendly and professional. Than you" - Orsi B, Middlesex HA1

Read more reviews for Salma here.

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Vanessa one of our Graduate Stylists has recently qualified as a hairdresser in her own right. She is fully trained in hair colouring, Brazilian Straightening and Nanomax hair repair treatment. Vanessa is fluent in English and Portuguese.
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Zahra is one of our salon juniors and is aiming to become a fully qualified hairdresser in her own right. If you need anything while in the salon just ask.

Beth is one of our salon juniors and is aiming to become a fully qualified hairdresser in her own right.
Cloe is salon juniors who have joined us from the now closed JLT Salon.
If you need anything while in the salon just ask.

  Kelly joins us as a full time receptionist (after five years at JLT Salon). As we've grown over the years our need for a dedicated receptionist has become more apparent. Kelly should help keep us all more organised. If you need anything while you're with us please let us know.
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Sophie is our part-time receptionist on Thursdays and Saturdays.
 

If you need anything at all during your visit to us please just ask :)

Read below for a few kind words from our customers or click here for our latest reviews...


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andrew
Posted: 2009/6/4 14:04  Updated: 2010/1/16 11:09
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 Re: The Team Covent Garden
The number of reviews we received became too large to list at the end of this article. So for our latest team reviews please see our latest reviews here:-

>> For our latest team reviews click here. <<
TheNarcissist_limara
Posted: 2007/3/31 20:32  Updated: 2007/11/20 11:42
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 Re: Fantastic hair cut!
Yep have to agree he is very good, he does my hair too. .
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Posted: 2007/3/29 23:49  Updated: 2007/11/20 11:43
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 Fantastic hair cut!
Just recently got my hair cut after god knows how long and my hair has always been so flat and dull. [You] really did a great job, now my hair is fuller with a fantastic bounce and he's ever so friendly!
andrew
Posted: 2007/3/29 13:05  Updated: 2007/3/29 13:05
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 Val - NYC 5th Street - stopped 3 times admiring my haircut!!!
Hi Val

Must tell you this - I've been working in New York in the last few days and I have been stopped 3 times by people in the street admiring my haircut!!!

And this is in Manhattan, 5th Street!! Probably one of the most stylish places on earth! Imagine.

And of course; I loved every minute of it Thank you so much!

Thought you would like to know.

Love

Srna

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andrew
Posted: 2007/3/19 16:30  Updated: 2007/3/19 16:30
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 Grant - 100% Happy, would recommend to everyone
Very friendly staff. Excellent Service. 100% Happy, would recommend to everyone !! - Emilie Crofton Park.
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 Val - Very Good Colour, cut and service.
Very Good Colour, cut and service. - Artemis Croyden CR0
andrew
Posted: 2007/3/14 15:48  Updated: 2007/3/14 15:48
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 Grant - Very Helpful and Friendly!
Very Helpful and Friendly! - Rachel - Baltimore MD USA
andrew
Posted: 2007/3/14 15:42  Updated: 2007/3/14 15:42
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 Mia - Very Good cut/colour
Had a very good cut/colour here will definately be returning. - Hannah London E8
ColourNation
Posted: 2006/12/21 18:29  Updated: 2006/12/21 18:29
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 Val - Brilliant Haircut!
Brilliant Haircut! Tanya N11
andrew
Posted: 2006/12/21 17:58  Updated: 2006/12/21 17:58
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 Val - Top Marks - Very Good Excellent
Top Marks - Very Good - Excellent - Mrs Archibald WC2
andrew
Posted: 2006/12/21 17:56  Updated: 2006/12/21 17:56
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 Grant - Excellent Communication & Consultation
Excellent Communication & Consultation - I Like the text message beforehand. - Maxine, Herts SG1
andrew
Posted: 2006/12/21 17:54  Updated: 2006/12/21 17:55
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 Val - Very happy!
Very happy with everything really, keep up the good work!!!
Continue with the good vibe and service.
- Robert SW17
andrew
Posted: 2006/11/15 16:15  Updated: 2006/11/15 16:15
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 Grant - really friendly relaxed place.
- Umbrellas great idea.
- Really friendly relaxed place for a hairdressers in Central London.

- Sarah N3
andrew
Posted: 2006/11/15 16:12  Updated: 2006/11/15 16:12
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 Grant - Absolutely love my hair.
Absolutely love my hair. thanx Grant.
andrew
Posted: 2006/11/15 16:06  Updated: 2006/11/15 16:06
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 Val - Excellent , very pleased.
Excellent, very pleased. - Michelle SE26
andrew
Posted: 2006/11/15 16:02  Updated: 2006/11/15 16:02
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 Val - Very Happy
Very happy with service and hair! thank you. - Grainne WC1H
andrew
Posted: 2006/11/15 16:00  Updated: 2006/11/15 16:00
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 Val - Excellent Service
Excellent Service, time spent assessing and discussing colour. Not rushed, confident with service. Definately return for regular treatments.

- Joy
andrew
Posted: 2006/10/21 17:02  Updated: 2006/10/21 17:03
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 Very approachable staff
"Very approachable staff made me feel relaxed, explained processes to me and found alternative solutions where my hair was not suitable for chosen treatment".

- Lucy Yankson, Elephant & Castle, London. 21/10
andrew
Posted: 2006/9/8 10:31  Updated: 2006/11/16 11:00
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 I felt like a newborn... this guy does miracles!!!!
After leaving ColourNation, Covent Garden I felt like a newborn. Extremely good haircut, great atmosphere.
I was really lucky to have my haircut done by Bart this guy does miracles!!!!
Bart thanks for the great job.
I will be back soon!!!

IP: 87.74.96.180

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andrew
Posted: 2006/7/8 13:33  Updated: 2006/10/21 17:03
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 staff were fantastic very professional and the cut was great
Rating : 9 / 10
Date : Sat 22 April 2006

I had never been to this place before so was quite tentative about going - I had needn't be though- the staff were fantastic very professional and the cut was great I really do think this is the best cut I have had
posted : Fri 19 May 2006 - E.N
annoymnous1
Posted: 2006/6/13 16:10  Updated: 2006/6/13 16:10
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 IHR great experience... very professional
I just wanted to thank you very much for your hardwork yesterday. It was a great experience as I was not sure on how all the process would have been.

You are very professional and this has given me more confidence that I will always be in good hands.

Thanks and I will see you soon for a haircut.

Lamia Moulay
annoymnous1
Posted: 2006/6/13 13:51  Updated: 2006/6/13 13:51
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 Staff have always been helpful.
I have been buying hair products from here for two years and staff have always been helpful. - Fiona D. London WC1.
annoymnous1
Posted: 2006/6/13 13:51  Updated: 2006/6/13 13:51
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 I like my hair cut.
I am satisfied with the work. I like my hair cut. - Anuradha G. Essex RM8
annoymnous1
Posted: 2006/6/13 13:50  Updated: 2006/6/13 13:50
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 Val is Great!
Val is great! - Chrissie F. London N6.
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 New Customer...Excellent.
Please can I have Val for future visits. I'm a new customer and he has been excellent. - Julie H. Teddington TW11.
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 excellent colour!!
Thank you very much - excellent colour + I will definately be back!! - Georgette K, London NW1
annoymnous1
Posted: 2006/6/13 13:49  Updated: 2006/6/13 13:49
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 I like my hair!
I like my hair! - Vash
andrew
Posted: 2006/5/31 15:39  Updated: 2006/5/31 15:39
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 Fantastic Haircut!
Fantastic Haircut! - Sabrina
andrew
Posted: 2006/5/19 17:07  Updated: 2006/5/19 17:10
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 Rating : 9 / 10 Great place great staff
Rating : 9 / 10
Date : Wed 10 May 2006

Great place great staff - will definietly be going backposted : Fri 19 May 2006 - Tric
andrew
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 massive thank you to all at the Covent Garden Crew
I'd like to say a massive thank you to all at the Covent Garden Crew for a wonderful experience I had at the salon. Everyone was friendly and totally professional.

Extra thanks to Steffi and the Receptionist [Niko]. Steffi was great. I put total trust in Steffi and she done an amazing job with my hair. I had highlights added and a fantastic cut. She knew exactly what type of colours would suit me and my hair looked and felt great. I've never seen my hair so straight!

I'd recommend Covent Garden to anyone if they want a group of experts working on their hair. They are the Best!

Pearl Jones

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andrew
Posted: 2004/5/26 11:53  Updated: 2005/11/27 8:57
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 Thanks for a great new look!!!
*repost of email received 26/5/04*



My name is Maggie and I had a hair cut/colour at your Covent Garden Salon on the 15th May 2004 at 3pm. I am not usually in the habit of writing e mails in relation to staff but on this occassion I really thought that I should.


First of all.. the receptionist, I found her exceptionally personable and approachable. No sooner had I come into the salon and [the receptionist] was already smiling and asking me if I would like a drink. She made me feel incredibly at ease and I noticed that she made the other customers feel at ease too. She was constantly available and even assisted the hairdressers at times. An exceptionally lovely person.

Secondly and finally, ..I have never had a better hair cut nor colour. Not only an excellent hairdresser but also a great personality. Your company is bound to do well with staff like these. I will definitely be returning to your salon and will also be telling my friends.



Thanks for a great new look!!!



Maggie