60 seconds with

from Saslonfocus Summer 2021

by National Hair & Beauty Federation

Round-up

ELLIE WARNER

very diff erent artists but I love how accessible their education is and their Instagram accounts inspire me. I love people who I can learn from and I’m trying to learn as much about colour as I can.

I’d never considered being a

hairdresser… until I was scouted to be a hair model for Vidal Sassoon. I loved the atmosphere of the salon so much that once I left college, I became their salon receptionist. I fell in love with the hair industry and was desperate to get stuck in myself. I began training when I was 19 and stayed at Vidal Sassoon in Leeds for 10 years – I had some amazing opportunities there, so I owe them a lot.

I’m a real people person… I love the

relationships you build with clients – they become more like friends over the years and, of course, I enjoy that I get to be creative every day. I currently rent a chair at Tom Beresford’s salon Hive in Leeds. I love the freedom and fl exibility that being freelance allows me.

My boss is my super stylist and

colourist… I basically give Tom free rein over my locks. I don’t like to put any restrictions in place and just let him be creative. I’ve had varied looks over the years and I couldn’t pick a favourite one, but I’m really enjoying vivid colours at the moment and mixing them up.

My current hair idols are… Heather

Mackenzie (@glam.by.heather), Jaymz Marsters (@jaymz.marsters), Tia Lambourn (@tialambourn_ hair) and Human Kind Hair (@humankindhair). Th ey’re all

Th e hairdresser and cast member of Channel 4’s Gogglebox reveals her industry inspirations – and whose hair she’d really like to get her hands on.

I had really good lockdown

intentions… and bought dolls’ heads to practise colouring techniques, but I didn’t get them out once! Instead I went on lots of walks with my three dogs and had regular breaks from social media. It was a tough time, but I decided not to put any pressure on myself and take each day as it comes. I’m so grateful to be back in the salon doing what I love.

I’ve had fun making Instagram

tutorials… I’ll have to see if I get the urge or the time to make any more. I fi nd it tough to keep on top and be consistent with social media, as I’m sure other people can relate when you have a busy life – but watch this space…

If I could get my hands on anyone…

I’d have to say Boris Johnson – he needs a decent haircut!

The world is my oyster… My

freelance career has only just begun, so I feel like I’ll have to see what opportunities come my way. I’ve been colouring hair for two years, so I’ve got so much more to learn and get my teeth stuck into, and I’m excited for what the future holds – maybe one day I could be an educator myself!