Tommy’s scoops Salon Design of the Year award Tommy’s Hair Company was founded in Ruthin by Tommy and Esther van der Veken, originally from
the Netherlands, and have established themselves
South. Under the expert leadership of Tommy and Esther, Tommy’s have initiated their own modern training facilities for hairdressers in the region.
as the must-visit salons in North Wales.
Over the years they have worked tirelessly to promote and excel industry standards for their team, their guests and the hairdressing industry as a whole. Through creative photographic work, brand campaigns and partnerships, education and continual career support as well as their loyalty to their local regions, the duo has taken the business to new heights, driving the business through recessions and pandemics and coming out the other side every time. Following a devastating flood in January of 2021, Tommy’s along with many other neighbouring businesses were sadly left with a trail of destruction following flash flooding throughout the town centre from Storm Christophe, leaving the salon under a large amount of water. Once assessed, Esther and Tommy had With two salons located in Ruthin and Llandudno, each is very
to fully renovate the salon, taking the interior back to the bare
different and has been designed to provide a high end salon
brick and rebuilding what has been their pride and joy for 16
but with a warm, welcoming atmosphere because of the team,
years, unveiling a fabulous, newly designed salon in June 2021.
embracing the ‘Tommy’s Experience’. Inspired by Tommy and Esther’s Dutch heritage, their commitment to salon excellence
Fast forward to 2022, Tommy’s Hair Company is thriving and
has seen them win a multitude of awards including the British
working continuously to provide their guests with the most
Hairdressing Business Awards, Creative Head Most Wanted
exceptional skills and services, setting the benchmark for the
Awards as well as a host of regional and international awards.
wider hairdressing industry. As a small, local business the team are continually working to provide upmarket services to
2002 saw the opening of Tommy’s first salon, on the square
their guests in the comfort of their home towns of Llandudno
in Ruthin – a momentous occasion. Upon opening the very
and Ruthin. As the hairdressing industry has opened up once
first Tommy’s salon, the duo had no brand, no logo and started
again following a hiatus, Tommy’s took the decision to put every
from scratch, not knowing anyone in the area or industry. Fast
effort into brand recognition, and were awarded the title of
forward 18 months the duo quickly grew out of the space and
Salon Design of the Year at the 2022 Salon Business Awards.
with a three month waiting list, moved into a bigger location on
The Salon Business Awards are an industry wide awards
the other side of town, in a converted Mill House – at the time
recognising the hard work, passion and commitment of those
the largest salon space within Wales. At this stage, business
within the hairdressing industry and their businesses, of
was growing at an incredibly fast rate, Esther and Tommy
which continue to allow the craft to thrive.
began putting every effort and focus into building a strong and loyal team and brand – the Tommy’s Hair Company was born,
With both salons fully open and the team thriving on their
it was time for the journey to begin. A large and welcoming
latest success, Tommy’s Hair Company are once again working
environment, Tommy’s Ruthin boasts a floating mezzanine floor
hard towards making every guest happy and spreading the
with double height ceilings that radiate light and space. With
Tommy’s feel good experience. The team are also finalists
an ever-growing reputation Tommy’s opened their Llandudno
within the 2022 British Hairdressing Business Awards within
salon in 2011. Situated in the fashionable seaside resort town,
the Salon Design category and will find out the results at a
this salon is the largest Tommy’s salon to date and has become
glittering awards ceremony in London later this month. n
extremely popular with the residents of North Wales. Tommy’s Hair Company are also growing once again and With over 100 award wins and finalist statuses, recognising
are looking for passionate, creative and forward thinking
their creative vision and successful business expertise,
individuals to join their team. With a range of part and full
Tommy’s have achieved a reputation as one of the most
time positions available, applicants are asked to send their
successful and exciting salon groups with Wales and the
CV and covering letter to info@tommyshaircompany.com
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