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WELCOME We are absolutely delighted to welcome you to the second edition of the HOOKER & YOUNG lifestyle magazine It's been an incredibly busy year for us and

on some wonderful international shows and

there's much to celebrate within our

beautiful photographic shoots and none of

business, so it's fabulous to be able to team

these would be possible without our

up once again with our amazing haircare

fantastic team.

partners to bring you the latest news in our

Special thanks go to Jack Eames for his

world of hair!

stunning photography, Megumi Matsuno

The pages are filled with everything from

for her incredible makeup artistry and the

the latest hair trends to must-haves and, of

beautiful and talented Clare Frith for styling

course, we have to share the space with our

our models.... and the laughs!

gorgeous pooches.

Huge thanks also goes to Schwarzkopf

In this issue we celebrate our homegrown

Professional, WAHL Styling, Oribe,

award-winning team at HOOKER &

KĂŠrastase, Shu Uemura and the wonderful

YOUNG. We are so proud of this incredibly

girls at LWPR for their fantastic support to

talented bunch and the part they all play in

all of the HOOKER & YOUNG team.

salon life.

We feel so incredibly blessed to have the

We also look at the incredible bond and

opportunity to work with such wonderful

relationship between stylist and client. At

people through these fantastic companies.

HOOKER & YOUNG we pride ourselves on

Projects like this are only possible with the

making people look and feel fantastic,

love and support of our wonderful clients

which goes much deeper than hair. We're

and local businesses, without whom there

all real people who love nothing more than

would be no HOOKER & YOUNG.

connecting with one another and building

From the bottom of hearts we thank you for

strong friendships through our world of hair.

everything and hope the magazine makes

The last 12 months have seen us collaborate

you proud.

Much love, Gary & Michael

CONTENTS

08 Lost land

18 40 48

Venture to far flung lands for a shoot with sunshone mood

44 Wahl wonders

At-home grooming with the experts from Wahl

14 Up close

46 Making the cut

Behind the scenes in Australian for a heat-soaked shoot

The bond between stylist and client: Gosforth

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Jesmond

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16 Making the cut

48 Royal riches

The bond between stylist and client: Wynyard

The glamour of jewels shines in our colour shoot

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18 Millennia

56 Please me

Striking a pose for statement style. The mood is sharp

Pampering products, skincare wonders and feel good treats

24 In conversation

60 Blonde

Table talk: a meet-up with Terry and Susan Laybourne

Lights are fantastic in our show-stopping shoot

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32 Shu squad

64 Making the cut

Stylist Jonathan Turner teams up with Shu Uemura

The bond between stylist and client: Ponteland

34 Making the cut

70 Top dogs

The bond between stylist and client: Jesmond

Gary & Michael's world of handsome hounds

36 Wow vs weekend

78 Style fix

Wardrobe must-haves for parties and chill-time

New-era haircare in the spotlight with Schwarzkopf

38 Supercharged hair

80 Showcase

Haircare solutions and smart know-how from Oribe

Talented work from the Hooker & Young rising stars

40 Confident colour Tousled styling and va-va volume for a confidence kick

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STYLING THE DECADE 2008-2018

BEST OF

BRITISH HOOKER & YOUNG celebrate a decade of achievement as British Hairdresser of the Year nominees... here's an image from each of the ten collections

The British Hairdressing Awards has been part of our lives for pretty much as long as we can remember. The awards provide an incredible vehicle to show both our clients and the hairdressing industry our passion for hair. The BHA connects us to more people internationally than we could ever have imagined, and allows us to excite, motivate and inspire our team to go on and achieve amazing success. Winning awards is the best validation of what we do and brings an amazing sense of

APHRODITE

DREAMSCAPE

achievement. It is an honour to be recognised among such a high level of talented people. We feel very proud to be able to set an example for our team and in turn lead them to success. In 2008 we were nominated for the prestigious ‘British Hairdresser Of The Year’ which is without doubt the highest accolade within the hairdressing industry. We never thought that ten years later we would gain our tenth consecutive nomination - which is incredibly humbling for us and a huge achievement. Here we highlight some of our best moments in celebrating ten years of ‘The Best Of British’.

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STYLING THE DECADE 2008-2018

Winning awards is the best validation of what we do, bringing an amazing sense of achievement. It's an honour to be recognised among such a high level of talented people. We feel very proud to be able to set an example for our team and in turn lead them to success

METAMORPHOSE

OBSESSION

MADE IN ENGLAND

HEROES

PUNK COUTURE

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MILLENNIA

SUN SHADES

LOST LAND by HOOKER & YOUNG Photography by James Pipino Location: Williamstown, Melbourne, Australia

SUN SHADES

In Australian mythology Yhi is a goddess of light and creation, a solar deity. She lived in the Dream Time and slept until a whistle awakened her. She took a deep breath and opened her eyes, flooding the world with radiance and light. From sunrise to sunset we let the natural light become the backdrop to our story of light and discovery MICHAEL YOUNG

SUN SHADES

We hired an RV and the team headed out on the open road looking for suitable locations to bring our story to life. It's an amazing way to work with no pressure or agenda - where the day just unfolds in front of you MICHAEL YOUNG

HAIR: Gary Hooker & Michael Young

STYLING: Vas Trangolas

PHOTOGRAPHY: James Pipino

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To give you a better model and a better business.

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BEHIND THE SCENES It was early morning, the sun was shining and the team were all fired up to create something really special. Curling tongs? Check, killer heels? Check, gorgeous model? Check. Time to get the show on the road!

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TEAMWORK

MAKING THE CUT

W Y N YA R D

THE BOND BETWEEN STYLIST AND CLIENT

Michelle Rooney heads up the Hooker & Young team at Wynyard and is a finalist in the British Hairdressing Awards for 2018. She’s been cutting Shona Ord’s hair for eight years

Michelle

a bit more of ‘boho’ attitude to life!

younger I always used ‘Sun In’! I was also a

She is a lovely client, very friendly and really

swimmer at high level so my hair went green at

interested in her hair and she is part of the

one point from the chlorine in the swimming pools

conversation when it comes to style and colour,

– I did have to learn to take care of it.

which is great for a stylist. We get on really well and I look forward to her

What makes Michelle a great stylist?

coming in to the salon. She is one of those clients

She knows my hair and that it has to work for me.

whose hair looks so good and makes a statement.

If my hair isn’t right then I don’t feel right. If my hair

It gives me a buzz when she says she loves it – and

is good then everything else falls into place. I’ve

other customers in the salon always comment on

changed career lately and am training to be a yoga

her style.

teacher – for the first time in ages I need to be able

She is hugely supportive of everything we do at

to tie my hair back! I trust her with my hair, its style

the salon too.

and colour. Michelle will always put me at ease and knows what

Tell us about Shona’s hair journey…

Hair highlights?

When she first came to the salon the tone of her

It’s been an interesting journey! We took time to

hair wasn’t right for her and the condition had

get the condition back in Shona’s hair then I’ve

Hair highlights?

suffered due to over processing. I wanted to

enjoyed creating this perfect bob – it is a style

When I went red! A coppery red – I think I was

improve the general quality of Shona’s hair and

which so suits her. She is quite adventurous and did

inspired by someone on an advert! I had it done

create a much cooler blonde with sophistication

once decide to go red! That was interesting – it

and on the way home (this was unconnected I

and class. We’ve got the tone perfect now which is

looked great but she gets bored quickly so we then

might add!) I had a car crash. I was OK but my

maintained with Oribe Silverati shampoo and the

had the journey ‘back to blonde’ which we did with

husband had to come and get me. He arrived at

condition and quality is exactly where we want it.

highlights. The process took about six months

the scene and walked straight past me because he

Shona’s hair is definitely a strong part of her overall

getting it lighter – but it went well and there was

didn’t recognise me with my new hair!

look which has evolved over the years into a

never a ‘yukky’ phase!

suits me – I think she keeps me young!

Why stay at Hooker & Young?

perfect little bob with a full fringe that really suits her hair type and complements her personal style. What makes Shona a great client?

I’d never go to any other stylist. Coming here is a

Shona

lovely chill-out and I look forward to my

Tell us about your hair journey…

appointments. I love coming in for a blow dry –

Shona’s hair is very much part of her whole image

I came to Michelle, who was recommended by a

everyone in the salon is so friendly – it’s a bit like a

and she always looks so well groomed. She used to

friend and I’d never go to anyone else. My hair has

spa day. I am never stressed about my hair and I

be in a very corporate job where image was

been longer than it is now but when I came to

know that if I have an important occasion, Michelle

everything. Now she has changed her job and has

Michelle it wasn’t in great condition. When I was

will make me look good.

We get on really well and I look forward to her coming in to the salon. She is one of those clients whose hair looks so good and makes a statement. It gives me a buzz when she says she loves it

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MILLENNIALS

MILLENNIA HAIR: Gary Hooker & Michael Young MAKEUP: Megumi STYLING: Clare Frith

Photography by Jack Eames

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MILLENNIALS

TABLE TALK

I N C O N V E R SAT I O N

TERRY LAYBOURNE IS THE MAN WHO CREATED A ‘FOOD SCENE’ IN NEWCASTLE, LONG BEFORE THE DAYS OF STREET FOOD AND CRAFT BREWERIES. HE LAID THE FOUNDATIONS FOR QUALITY FOOD IN THE CITY, BRINGING THE FIRST MICHELIN STAR TO TYNESIDE AT HIS 21 QUEEN STREET RESTAURANT. FROM THERE, HE DEVELOPED THE 21 HOSPITALITY GROUP, WHICH NOW EMBRACES SOME OF THE BEST-LOVED EATING PLACES IN NEWCASTLE THAT CONTINUE TO GAIN INDUSTRY AWARDS AND ACCOLADES. HIS WIFE, SUSAN, HAS ALWAYS PLAYED A PIVOTAL ‘BACK ROOM’ ROLE IN THE BUSINESS, AND EVEN NOW, IN THEIR EARLY SIXTIES WITH AN IDYLLIC COUNTRY HOME IN THE TYNE VALLEY, THE COUPLE SHOW NO SIGN OF SLOWING DOWN.

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We were lucky enough to be invited to share a sociable lunch prepared by Terry in his own kitchen – a priceless experience! And at the table we talked about the world of business, its changes and challenges MY: How did you meet? SL: At college. I was 17, doing a hotel receptionist

chef there was a good English speaker, but after two

course, which I hated. Terry was on day release as an

- so I was left in a situation where I had to either sink

apprentice at the Swallow Hotel. We met in the

or swim.

refectory over a cheese pasty. We went to see The

SL: These were such grand hotels in grand places -

Faces on a date – early 1973! Terry finished his

St Moritz, Baden-Baden, Davos with their huge

apprenticeship and then went to Jersey. I went on to

buffets. They were so fancy and over-the-top.

weeks refused to speak any further English with me

become manageress at Sacha shoes in Newcastle.

GH: Had you always wanted to be in food? TL: Not at all. I wasn’t at all academic, but I was

GH: When did you come back to Newcastle? Was that always the plan?

TL: I was working in palace hotels (winter in the

always pretty good with my hands. My dad was an

mountains and summer elsewhere), earning

engineer and my elder brother raced cars, so I grew

incredibly well. I came home for six weeks between

up with engines and was comfortable in that world.

seasons and ran into an old mate, who was head

But it was a difficult time. It was the early 70s, the

chef at a restaurant in town called The Fisherman’s

economy was in a real mess and my old man

Wharf. He was really struggling for staff and I said I’d

suggested he didn’t think there was any future for

give him a hand. It was quite a culture shock – I’d

engineering in this region - and that I should think

worked in these big teams in palatial hotels that

again. My mother and sister got involved and out of

were so impersonal, then all of sudden, here I was in

self-interest thought I should be a baker or

a small restaurant where you could connect with the

confectioner! But I wasn’t interested. I ran into an

whole business. It was a fish restaurant, claiming to

apprentice chef who showed me some cookbooks

be the best in town at the time and yet we didn’t

- I was captivated by the visual nature of cooking

have a piece of fresh fish in the building. I couldn’t

and so I thought I’d be a food engineer. It was

get my head around that. I had just done the winter

craft-based, I was working with food rather than bits

in St Moritz, on the top of a mountain, in a country

of metal or wood.

that didn’t have a sea board, yet we received fresh fish deliveries twice a week! Then here I was, in a

GH: Did you work in different kitchens? TL: After my apprenticeship, I worked in a hotel

city 14 miles from the sea without any fresh fish –

together with a big group of German and Swiss

about this. I came home the following winter

guys. I had a classic training with great people – but

and stayed.

I thought ‘this is nuts’ - I’ve got to do something

in the fullness of time I decided that I wanted to learn from the people they had learned from. As a result, I wrote to the best hotels in Switzerland, but

MY: Did you think you wanted to connect with a smaller business?

was turned down. I guess I was arrogant – I only

TL: I did enjoy it, I guess it was the recognition to a

wanted to work in the best places, but I realised I

degree. They seemed to enjoy having me there and

wouldn’t get anywhere unless I learned the

made me think I had some something to give and

language. The head chef I was working with at the

could make a difference, whereas previously I was

time suggested that I really needed to go to

enveloped in this big machine with no engagement

Germany to learn the language and go on to

with the customer. I came back for the winter to find

Switzerland from there. As a result, I secured a place

that the proprietor of the Fisherman’s Wharf had

in the Hotel Bellevue in Baden-Baden. The head

opened a new business, the Fisherman’s Lodge.

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I started with them soon afterwards, inheriting a

TL: I’m sure that’s the same for you guys - you do

kitchen team of four, which had grown to a team of

what you have to do.

13 when I left.

SL: The Lodge had a number of private dining rooms - this was at a time when there was a drive to

MY: To be honest, it’s great to hear other people

saying similar stuff, because we did do the same.

attract Nissan to the region. This also coincided with the Metrocentre limbering up to open in the region. There were a lot of private meetings and corporate

GH: Yes, people now say, ‘yes, it’s all right for you’ – but it wasn’t always so.

entertaining going on. Terry and I had just got married (’82) and I needed some cash for our Barker and Stonehouse furniture! I ended up doing four nights a week washing up!

MY: At what point did you realise it was time to

prepared to change what I did.

MY: The Broad Chare, your pub, seemed to open at the right time in terms of the craft brewing revolution.

TL: I’ve never really been a pub person, but I found that I was always comfortable in pubs in London – what I considered ‘proper’ pubs. I decided I wanted to recreate a London boozer on the Quayside. We

MY: It is hard giving to yourself in those early years and making sure your staff are being kept really happy. When it is your business you are always going to be much more passionate.

were about to do it in 2008 but the banking crash happened – I put the brakes on it. I sat on it for three years and in those three years the craft beer revolution started, so when we opened it we were right on the crest of that wave. The timing was

move on?

perfect - couldn’t have been better. We’d worked

TL: It was a real lightbulb moment. I went there with

MY: What about the awards that came your way? SL: We never set out to the win accolades. So I

a two-year plan. But then realised, eight years later, I

guess we were very fortunate to achieve them.

15 years, but I told her it needed to look as though

hadn’t quite achieved it. It was time to move on and do something for ourselves.

SL: We’d spent our holidays in France and Europe eating – I said, do you think people in Newcastle are

MY: You’ve worked very hard and because of that the accolades have come your way. That’s how it should work; the rewards.

going to ‘get’ what you want to do? I questioned

SL: Things are very different now. When we set out

whether we should go down south. He said, what’s

you couldn’t advertise that you had a Michelin star

the point? We had no connections in the south. We

or publicise it. Therefore, it wasn’t hugely beneficial

can do it here, but we need to be savvy.

from a business perspective. When we got the star

TL: I decided to look for premises. We found the

we were the only city centre restaurant outside of

Queen Street property and liked it. We hadn’t done

London to have one – it was 1990. Although it felt

a lot of research and weren’t very scientific about it.

like we had achieved so much. It meant so much to a chef.

MY: Just instinct? SL: Yes, pretty much. He just wanted to cook what he wanted to cook and how he wanted to cook it.

TL: There was no business plan! MY: Sounds very much like us, actually. We saw somewhere, thought it would be a good salon,

MY: In the early days when we won the British

Hairdressing Awards, it was just for us – a pat on

the back – but as we’ve got to where our business

is, the accolades mean more because we use them to market the business. They are a PR thing.

and set up. You do what you do well and try to

MY: What about when expansion goes wrong?

SL: At first we were working 18 hours a day. Terry’s

salon was stunning – the jewel in the crown

price it well.

mum did the kitchen laundry – the whites had to be so white. I used to run all the staff home and then dump the laundry over Terry’s mum’s fence then I’d

We opened at Seaham Hall and aesthetically the of our salons – but we couldn’t make it work.

GH: Yes, it was the real low point of my business life.

be back for it in the morning at 7.30am. At first I did the cleaning and the flowers – I wanted them ‘wild’. I was skipping round the hedgerows collecting stuff. When I think back now, I don’t know how I did it. Everything was fine until my father got sick and passed away – I am an only child and at that point my whole world changed. This was when we realised we needed more staff and more structure in

MY: You can have a great business and think yes, I can just replicate that somewhere else. Gary didn’t want to throw the towel in because he

just saw that as defeat. I felt that sometimes,

closing a business is good business. The places we have closed have been businesses within another business.

the business. We’d been striving to make our staff

TL: We opened in Sunderland, but that didn’t work

happy, but we were both knackered and drained.

for us. We just weren’t right for it and I wasn’t

with the same interior designer for the best part of

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she hadn’t been within a 100 miles of it! I wanted it to look as if it’d been there forever. Interestingly, I recently found something on the internet listing the most historic pubs of Newcastle – and there’s the The Broad Chare listed! What a result.

MY: What you’ve done at Fenwick Food Hall has been amazing.

GH: I started off my hairdressing career at the

Fenwick salon and used to be sent down to the deli to get the lunches!

TL: The development of the new food hall was a great project. I was initially brought in as a consultant to help with logistics and menus etc for what become Fuego and Mason + Rye, but soon got sucked in to the whole project. Eventually I agreed to take on the retail fishmonger, which I developed further into a fishmonger/fish kitchen, which we ended up naming Saltwater Fish Company. The concept was last-minute – I had no concept of retail, but I did the numbers. It needed an entrepreneurial fishmonger or an entrepreneurial restaurateur prepared to take it on.

GH: We love it there – amazing what they do in that little space!

GH: Any more plans? Could you see yourself retiring?

them on the couch, offload and carry on as before and leave you with the burden. Start-ups are great

SL: I tried to – I had a horrible year last year, I had a

with people with the right mindset – the Lakes

bereavement and illness and I thought for the first

Distillery has been brilliant like that, a super, super

MY: What about Porterhouse? TL: Porterhouse came out of a number of things.

time I need to back off. I tried, but…

project for me. Fenwick are great to work with too.

We felt that the Food Hall needed a greater

I’m around if I’m needed, which is actually quite nice

dynamic and more energy. We had a failing Asian

because I go in as the good guy to support, rather

MY: You have 200 staff - a big responsibility. SL: Many of the projects we have done have

restaurant on our hands (Ko Sai) and Saltwater

than the ogre – so I try and balance it. There is a lot

often been about creating opportunities for staff

had been such a huge success, people clearly

of energy in the business, which I thrive on.

development. If you don't keep your key staff,

TL: I don’t have a problem with not being there, but

loved the open dynamic nature of it. Recreating with meat what we had done with fish seemed to be so obvious.

I’m hugely envious of the modern day chef who has that ability and flexibility to spend two years in New York, a year in Sydney, a year in London. It’s a generational thing

they’ll potentially leave and strengthen a

MY: Are you a person who needs to have

competitor’s business.

TL: I’ve got a peculiar personality – flat out or

GH: We opened a new salon in order to put good

something going on? do nowt!

SL: I think he will always be active in the industry.

people in.

TL: Is there a need for Hooker & Young to grow?

He has the opportunity to do a lot of consultancy stuff, most of which he turns down.

MY: I think when you’ve been super-successful at

the top of the tree in what you do, consultancy is a nice way forward because you can dip in and out of it as you want.

TL: There’s only a small amount of that type of work which is enjoyable. I’ve done stuff where I’ve gone into businesses that are in trouble, looked at them and the fix might be simple but the problem can be the person behind it. All they want is for you to put

MY: Because of award wins, accolades and the

clients we’ve got, we’ve established ourselves as

the best hairdressers – that was never the master plan, but it comes from hard work and vision.

However, I am also aware that life changes so

quickly so that complacency is a dangerous place to be – that is what worries me. Are we

comfortable? Yes. If you want to keep the position as the best at what you do you have to be seen as

moving forward, being progressive and doing new things. We’ve thought of creating a younger H&Y

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brand for an audience which is very different to the traditional H&Y customer.

TL: Do you think that at the point you’re at you’ll be

sacrifices. And all of a sudden you go from being 33

with him that laid-back California thing. Anna

to ‘oh my God, we’re 63’. People do presume it’s

Hedworth’s Cook House is another example - it’s

been easy.

just got crowd-funding for a permanent base.

able to deliver that?

GH: I am 'old' compared to most of our staff, but I think I get my head around what they like.

MY: You’re surrounded by younger people and

certainly in our industry that keeps you on your

toes. Even though you might be getting older you are still very aware of what young people want.

SL: Young people don’t want ‘old school’ formality

There’s loads of exciting stuff in the pipeline.

MY: At this stage in your business life do you have any regrets?

SL: The Jesmond Dene House thing was difficult. It

GH: Holidays? SL: We’ve just been to the Ile de Re, an island off La

was everything we were not. It was a real joy to

Rochelle, via Paris to see a restaurant or two for a bit

restore the derelict building, but hotels are simply

of research. Then Terry went on to Le Mans for the

not us. Nonetheless, we are still very proud of what

24-hour race. We tend to do little and often – fitting

we created. Restaurants and hotels are totally

it around the dog (Ernie the Airedale). It’s enviably

different animals with different cultures. We survived

always a bit of a busman’s holiday. We were in

it – it was a real learning curve.

Germany last year – we’re not really Barbados type

whatsoever in our business.

TL: So what’s in place in your business to keep you abreast of the times, keeping innovation alive?

GH: We travel a great deal so we’re involved in a

of people.

MY: I always try and find a positive from something that goes bad.

TL: You learn loads more from things going wrong.

GH: What's next? TL: We’re opening a wine bar. After celebrating 10

If it’s always plain-sailing, you could convince

years in business, we recently closed Caffe Vivo on

lot of education and consultancy work with brands

yourself you’re a superstar.

the Quayside, to open St Vincent. It’s a new concept

innovation and trends.

MY: Are you glad you’ve stayed in the North East? TL: Sometimes. I’m hugely envious of the modern

and taps into the current craft revolution in

day chef who has that ability and flexibility to spend

personal wine list. There’ll be some classic names

two years in New York, a year in Sydney, a year in

and favourites along with an extensive range of

London. It’s a generational thing, those

wines from small, independent winemakers, mainly

awards or do shoots – I need to totally deliver for

opportunities weren’t available to me.

from France and Italy. Served alongside the wine will

the knowledge. Education in salons has taken a

GH: Has Newcastle changed for the better in

people to London for training. We’ve created

SL: Hugely. TL: It has - and it’s about to take off again. There’s a

so we see what’s at the forefront in terms of

MY: I am always asked for quotes and trends for magazines so it makes me stay alert. My young

team will come to me saying they want to enter

them. I am twice their age but they look to me for nose dive because salons can’t afford to send REACH, a way of our teams going in to other businesses, taking the training to them.

for the city that’s inspired by European traditions winemaking. St Vincent offers an ambitious, very

be a menu of small plates. It’s wine bar food. Many terms of food?

will be familiar, almost ‘retro’. This is the Broad Chare five years on, that’s gone European.

crop of young, hungry 30-somethings who have the

Terry and Susan are the perfect example of hard working Northern folk

SL: Our two industries have huge similarities.

fire and the ability and with the right breaks they will

Working with people, the craft, the service and it’s

make a difference. Which, in a way, is worrying for

all about personalities.

an old timer!

MY: We each rely on reputation and repeat

GH: Where would you eat in Newcastle?

we share a lot of clients as well!

MY: Any restaurant would die if he turned up! TL: It can be a pain sometimes. I really like The

and it’s clear to see why they’ve achieved

Patricia in Jesmond. Nick cooks, really, really nicely. I

remained at the top of their game. It’s

love the whole ethos. We’re coming in to a period

always a real treat sitting down and sharing

SL: It’s just nice to be at home. Not talking

of austerity and in order to deal with that people

stories with like-minded people who have

to people!

have to get creative – and the creatives will rise to

worked hard for everything they’ve got.

TL: A night in front of the telly is a luxury.

the top. There’s a whole load of things going on in

Although Terry jokes about being ‘an old

the city right now where people are being creative.

timer’, these guys show no signs of slowing

Bricks and mortar businesses are prohibitive

down and talk about the future with such

because of the rents etc, as a result you have

enthusiasm and verve. It was incredibly

interesting things bubbling up. Wylam brewery are

inspiring to hear their story and a real thrill

doing a restaurant spin-off and indoor barbecue,

to sit at their kitchen table enjoying the

Shaun Hurrell who is from the States and worked for

most gorgeous food!

business and the levels we operate at mean that

GH: What do you do to relax when you’re not working?

MY: People look at the success of what you have achieved in terms of your business and almost

hero worship you. But people don’t know the trials

and tribulations of what it takes to get there – they only see the surface.

SL: Yes, along the way you do make an awful lot of

Their relationship is built from strong stuff

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“It was our job to explore and interpret the trends in our own, creative way,” says Jonathan. “These were ‘natural kei’, which is all about movement and a natural finish, ‘vintage kawaii’, which focuses on 90s-inspired styles and textures, such as bunches, braids and crimping, ‘samurai strength’, which is all about bold looks with strong, hard hold and, finally, ‘shittori texture’, which is essentially a high-shine wet look.” The result was a stunning collection of high-fashion images that soon went global, catching the eyes of beauty and fashion-lovers all over the world.

SHU SQUAD

Soon after, inspired by their photoshoot’s success, Shu Uemura Art of Hair and its talented Shu Squad collaborated once again - this time as part of an inspirational educational day in London. “We wanted to replicate the exciting experience

Hooker & Young joins forces with leading Japanese beauty brand, Shu Uemura Art of Hair, to create and inspire…

we had while creating Shu Uemura Art of Hair’s brand imagery - only this time we wouldn’t be the ones creating the looks,” says Jonathan. “Instead, Shu Uemura Art of Hair invited 20

When they’re not transforming their clients’ hair,

provide catwalk-worthy results.

hairdressers from across the UK to come along and

travelling the globe or directing their own stylish

“It’s an amazing, high-end range that fits in really

take part in the Shu Sessions. They were given the

shoots, Hooker & Young are building trusted,

well at Hooker & Young,” says Jonathan Turner,

same four key trends and it was up to them to

long-lasting relationships with some of the world’s

stylist at Gary and Michael’s Jesmond salon.

interpret them in their own unique way.”

most celebrated hair and beauty brands.

“I’ve introduced a number of clients to it over the

Acting as mentors, the Shu Squad were on hand

Over the years, the duo have welcomed a handful

last six months and the response so far has been

to help the stylists create their desired looks,

of haircare giants into their five fabulous salons, but

fantastic. The products smell beautiful and perform

dishing out top tips and tricks and offering

now they are strengthening their offering with the

so well.”

advice along the way, as well as sharing their

addition of Shu Uemura Art of Hair.

Recently, Jonathan was chosen to fly the flag for

own success stories.

Renowned for his innovative skincare and makeup

Hooker & Young - and the country - as part of Shu

“Not only was it a chance for the stylists to learn

products, Mr Shu Uemura launched haircare and

Uemura Art of Hair’s Shu Squad; a group of four

new skills and get to know the Shu Uemura

styling as an extension of his artistic expression.

skilled stylists, handpicked for their creative talent,

Art of Hair brand a little better, it also gave

The range combines the power of nature and

editorial experience and work ethic, who would

them an insight into what it’s like working on

science with the passion of hair artists, and

represent the brand in the UK.

set and backstage at editorial photoshoots,”

continues to inspire hair stylists around the world.

Together, working with some of Japan’s most

says Jonathan.

Today, Hooker & Young’s Jesmond salon is an

sought-after models and armed with Shu Uemura

“The final images were amazing and we loved

exclusive stockist of the brand’s popular hair styling

Art of Hair products, they helped create the brand’s

teaming up with Shu Uemura Art of Hair again.

range - a small, but perfectly-formed, collection of

2018 campaign imagery during a unique

We have built such a strong relationship with the

texturising sprays and mousses, volumising gels,

photoshoot, inspired by four key hair trends,

brand and are very proud to be representing

defining creams and protective lotions - that

sourced by Japanese trend specialists.

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MAKING THE CUT

JESMOND

THE BOND BETWEEN STYLIST AND CLIENT

Jonathan Turner is a stylist at Hooker & Young’s Jesmond salon. He’s been cutting Vicky Balfour’s hair for the last nine years

Jonathan

that! We were younger and more open-minded

Tell us about Vicky’s hair journey…

back then, though, so I didn’t mind. Nowadays, it’s

It all began when Vicky came into the salon as a

more about practicality, so I usually just get a tint

training model. She then started coming in as a

and a cut. I’m a bit more sensible now!

regular paying client and our friendship blossomed from there. She’s been a client ever since. We’ve

What makes Jonathan a great stylist?

played with colour a lot over the years, but

He’s so talented and I have complete trust in him.

style-wise, we tend to keep things pretty

So much so, that it’s very rare for me to come into

straightforward these days to fit her lifestyle. She’s

the salon with an idea of what I want. I’m quite

a busy mum, so I’d never give her a style she

happy to leave it in his hands and go with whatever

couldn't manage herself easily at home.

he thinks. He’s such a great friend, too. We hit it off straight away; we have lots in common and spend

What makes Vicky a great client?

time together outside of the salon.

An appointment with her feels like one big catch-up with a friend. We could chat for hours and

Hair highlights?

hours. Looking back, I think she was probably the

Playing around with colour has always been fun. I

first client I ever had and I’m really glad we’re still in

remember it was light ombre at one point. The

each other’s lives. We’ve become really close - I’m

great thing about Jonathan is that he knows my

even godfather to her daughter, Maisy. She calls

hair so well; he knows how to work with my natural

me Uncle Jonathan.

texture and which shades suit me the most. He always makes it an easy journey and I’ve never left

Hair highlights?

the salon unhappy.

I did her hair on her wedding day - that was a Why stay at Hooker & Young?

special moment.

An appointment with Jonathan feels like real ‘me time’. From the head massages you’re given at the

Vicky

hair spa, to the big, lovely massage chairs you’re

Tell us about your hair journey…

sat in, you feel pampered from start to finish.

The first time Jonathan got his hands on my hair, he

There’s a real sense of camaraderie and the

chopped a lot of it off! He needed to practise

atmosphere is always relaxed and comfortable, too.

certain cuts, so the scissors came out and that was

I’d never dream of going anywhere else.

We could chat for hours and hours. Looking back, I think she was probably the first client I ever had and I’m really glad we’re still in each other’s lives

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that offer cleansing, exfoliating and vitality-

“We open our salon doors to a beauty-savvy

and transform dry, damaged or coloured hair.

boosting benefits, usually associated with skincare,

clientele who want the best, most luxurious

What’s more, Power Drops allows haircare-lovers to

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The alignment between haircare and skincare is

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“Oribe ticks all the boxes. It’s such a luxurious,

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to reduce hair fall caused by breakage Sea Kelp extract with vitamins A, B and E…

Bioflavonoids… preserve and maintain hair colour vibrancy

Creatine peptide… repairs the cuticle by

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With beauties like Julia Roberts, Michelle Pfeiffer and Julianne Moore all embracing life in their 50s we are seeing a new wave of women defining what it means to be ‘older’. It’s about celebrating individuality, and most importantly being comfortable in your own skin. Covering your grey hair shouldn’t have to feel like you’re wearing a badge. Colour should be classy, sophisticated and natural to make you feel gorgeous!

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HAIR: Gary Hooker & Michael Young PHOTOGRAPHY: Simon Emmett MAKEUP: Alex Byrne STYLING: Lucy Manning PRODUCTS: Schwarzkopf Professional

GROOMTIME

POWER PARTNERSHIP

Since 1919, with the invention of the first practical electric hair clipper, Wahl has continued to lead and inspire in the worlds of professional styling and at-home grooming Its products, which can be found in salons

“It’s an honour and a pleasure to work with such

Style Collection - a range of tools made by

worldwide, in over 160 countries, carry forward the

a prestigious, heritage-rich brand,” say Gary

professionals, for professionals.

tradition of innovation and superior customer

and Michael.

Co-designed by Gary and Michael, the new, luxury

service. Created by founder Leo J. Wahl, they set a

“Ask any hairdresser in the country - perhaps

range showcases a state-of-the-art styling iron and

global standard for value, efficiency and excellence.

even the world - to name an electrical brand they

top-of-the-range hair dryer, created with a real

From clippers and trimmers, to shavers and

love and remember, chances are, they’re going to

understanding of the needs of today’s stylists.

hairdryers, all Wahl tools are made to the highest

say Wahl.

Robust enough to live up to the demands of the

quality and created with the most passionate and

“The brand has been around for so long and still

busy salon environment and dynamic enough to

dedicated professionals in mind. Powerful, durable

has such a strong presence in salons today -

deliver results that live up to clients’ high

and reliable, they set the benchmark for quality,

teaming up with them made perfect sense to us.

expectations, they are the ultimate must-haves for

precision and endurance.

“We are a luxury salon group and our clients

savvy and stylish salons everywhere.

Wahl’s relationship with Hooker & Young is one

expect the best of the best, so we have to make

“Our salons are unisex, but female styling is our

built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to

sure the brands we work with can really deliver -

first love, so teaming up with Wahl on this project

providing clients with the best possible results.

and Wahl definitely does that. We believe in its

was very exciting for us,” say Gary and Michael.

As creative style directors, the pair have spent the

products - it’s a brand that feels very honest

“We were involved throughout the whole process,

last few years working closely with the brand,

and true.”

from ensuring the tools would perform to the

joining forces to deliver show-stopping haircare

Most recently, the pair joined Wahl on its journey

highest standard, to thinking about how they’d

solutions for clients in-salon and at home.

into a new market of female styling with the Wahl

look and feel in the hands of the hairdresser.”

GROOMTIME

The results of the exciting collaboration speak for themselves; two unfussy, ultra-reliable and powerful tools that promise the same long-lasting,

L E S S H E AT . S A M E R E S U LT S

salon-worthy results, but with less heat. Working at lower temperatures, they have been expertly-developed to create a range of eyecatching styles, while causing as little damage or stress to the hair as possible. The Dryer makes bouncy blow-drys a breeze. Equipped with Quick Dry Air Flow and Whispertek silence technology, it is one of Wahl’s quietest, yet most powerful and efficient, hairdryers yet. It also comes with Multi-speed Air Control and two nozzles, giving stylists the freedom to create a number of versatile styles, along with a Turbo Heat switch and Cool Shot ‘Style Lock’ button to ensure long-lasting results. The brilliance continues with the Iron; a reliable, kind-to-hair straightener, with instant touch controls, that provides the perfect balance between speed and control. Equipped with an Optimum Heat Auto-Setting and variable temperatures as low as 180°C, clients can rest in the knowledge that their hair will be cared for and

The Dryer

left smooth and shiny with every use. “We believe both products are salon must-haves,”

“We love the Quick Dry Air Flow feature - it enables us to dry hair in less time and at a lower temperature, helping to protect our clients’ hair”

say Gary and Michael. “Wahl is not a brand people are going find on the high street and so they have a real air of exclusivity. This is key for us and other salons out there. “They have a professional edge; they perform to the highest standard and look good, too. Everything from the sleek, multi-layered boxes they come in, to the beautiful leather pouch they come with, just screams luxury. We’ve always put a lot of thought and effort into presentation and packaging at Hooker & Young, so it was important to us that these tools looked the best they could. After all, it’s all part of the retail experience and thrill of purchasing products.” Following an exciting UK tour, during which Gary and Michael showcased the Wahl Style Collection to professionals up and down the country, highlighting the tools’ versatility and unbeatable performance, the pair have high hopes for the range’s success. “We have no doubt that the new Wahl Style

The Styling Iron

Collection is going to be as popular and as successful as anything else Wahl has done. After

“The contoured edges create curls and waves quickly and easily and its high-tech ceramic plates heat up and cool down ultra-fast”

time spent trialing the tools ourselves, we are confident that they are going to work for everyone. They’re going be huge.”

TEAMWORK

MAKING THE CUT

GOSFORTH

THE BOND BETWEEN STYLIST AND CLIENT

Kate Craig is a stylist at Hooker & Young’s Gosforth salon. She’s been cutting Naomi Swinney’s hair for the last four years

Kate

know I’m in the best hands, wherever the journey

Tell us about Naomi’s hair journey…

takes us!

We met nine years ago, when I was just starting out. I used to shampoo Naomi’s hair, then began to

What makes Kate a great stylist?

do her colour. We’ve played around with different

She has a great eye and understands my hair like

shades over the years, trying new things as new

no-one else; she knows exactly how to cut and dry

trends have come around.

it so that my curls behave. As a stylist, she’s able to give you exactly what you want, even if you’re not

What makes Naomi a great client?

quite sure what that is. She’s a real ‘people person’,

We just ‘clicked’ immediately - even back in the

too. She puts all of her clients at ease and she’s

day, when I was 16 and shampooing her hair. She

genuinely interested in what’s going on in your life.

puts a lot of trust in me and has become a great friend of mine. We have the same sense of humour

Hair highlights?

and she can brighten my day with her stories. She’s

We once tried root stretching, which I liked. I

a joy to be around.

remember wanting a fringe for years and years, but being the professional she is, Kate knew it probably

Hair highlights?

wasn’t the best decision for my curly hair. Instead

I’ve enjoyed adapting different looks to suit

she gave me a longer one, which blends into my

Naomi’s hair type. I remember when dark roots

hair, and I love it. That’s one of the great things

were the ‘in thing’, but we decided to switch

about Kate - she knows my hair better than anyone.

things up and go lighter to suit Kate’s colouring

Her opinion matters to me and I trust her 100%.

and hair texture. Why stay at Hooker & Young? I’d never dream of going anywhere else. Before, I

Naomi

was never satisfied with my haircuts. I felt like

Tell us about your hair journey…

nobody really ‘understood’ my hair type and needs.

I’ve never been one for dramatic changes - they’ve

But that all changed when I found Hooker & Young.

all been subtle. Having such naturally curly hair,

Finally, I felt like I was in the hands of true

there’s not an awful lot I can do style-wise, but I’ve

professionals; they were telling me what needed to

enjoyed experimenting with colour over the years.

be done, instead of the other way around. They are

I’m always showing Kate photos of celebrities I’ve

incredibly skilled and passionate people. There’s a

found on Pinterest and she’ll just go from there,

real bond between stylists and clients, too.

taking a particular look and tailoring it to me. I

Everyone feels like friends.

I’m always showing Kate photos of celebrities I’ve found on Pinterest and she’ll just go from there, taking a particular look and tailoring it to me. I know I’m in the best hands, wherever the journey takes us!

TRUE RICHES

R O Y A L Strike a pose and dare to dazzle with statement-making colour and the boldest of styles. Be remembered for the best reasons

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HAIR: Jonathan Turner MAKEUP: Megumi STYLING: Clare Frith PHOTOGRAPHY: Jack Eames

BIG BLOOMS

“As for colours and what type of flowers we use, it depends, as we always look to buy in new kinds every week and like to celebrate the season’s best picks.” “Gladiolus are always a popular choice, though, especially for the Jesmond salon, while white lilies, with lots of lush greens, fit in really well over in Ponteland. They brighten the salon up and match the lovely white flowers growing outside.” But it isn’t all about looks. According to Viv and her team, their statement displays are also created to

FLOWER POWER

help lift the spirits of those around them. “Spending time around flowers has so many benefits,” says Viv. “Not only do they boost wellbeing, by cheering people up and making a space feel more welcoming, they’re also good for our health. They suck up CO2 and give out fresh, clean oxygen, which is especially important in intimate working

Step inside Hooker & Young’s Jesmond, Gosforth and Ponteland salons and you’ll discover the most beautiful flower arrangements; dreamy displays of striking, seasonal blooms that create an inviting, feel-good atmosphere for the hundreds of loyal clients who walk through the doors each week

environments, such as hairdressing salons, where

Behind every arrangement is a passionate team of

been delivering the petal pleasures to Hooker &

their friends. We create arrangements for any

florists, dedicated to providing the people of the

Young from the very beginning.

dinner parties or events they may be having and,

North East, and other parts of the UK, with only the

“I’ve known Gary for years - we met through a

in return, they treat us all to fabulous haircuts. We

best, highest quality flowers around -

mutual friend, back when he was just starting out in

absolutely love working with them.”

arrangements that are anything but ordinary.

hairdressing,” says Viv.

The florists are from 5th Avenue Flowers - one of

“Years later, when he and Michael were opening

Newcastle’s most sought-after and celebrated

their first salon in Jesmond, he got in touch to ask

florists, tucked away in the shadows of the city’s

if I would supply them with some flowers for their

iconic Tyne Bridge.

new place. I said yes and the rest is history - we’ve

At the helm is Viv Brown - a personal friend of

been on board ever since.”

Hooker & Young, who has enjoyed decades of

Today, 5th Avenue Flowers is responsible for all of

success in the flower business.

the flower displays found in Hooker & Young’s

“I suppose you could say floristry found me,”

Jesmond, Gosforth and Ponteland salons. Every

she says.

week, each salon receives a new and unique

“After a childhood spent helping out in my father’s

arrangement, expertly created to complement its

garden and a few years running a stall at

style, decor and personality.

Gateshead Market, I took the leap and opened my

“For Hooker & Young, we like to create large,

own place - 5th Avenue Flowers - in Team Valley,

eye-catching displays that make an impact,”

Gateshead.

says Viv.

“Some years later, our second branch, in

“We prefer them wild and voluminous, so we never

Newcastle, opened its doors and we have been

cut our stems down unless we really have to. We’ll

going strong here for the last 20 years.”

add twigs and foliage for extra height and texture

Viv and her team, which now includes her niece,

and use big, beautiful vases so we can pack in as

Victoria, who manages the Newcastle site, have

much as possible.”

people are interacting in such close proximity.” Looking ahead, Viv believes 5th Avenue Flowers' bond with Hooker & Young will only continue to blossom as the years go by. “Our personal and professional relationship with Gary and Michael is very strong,” says Viv. “Sure, we’re one of their suppliers, but we’re also

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HAIR & HOUNDS

Since our last chat, Gary and Michael have

“This is Michael, who had just sat at the table in

it was kind of a make or break for our relationship.

some new additions to their pooch pack, they've

front of everybody and said, no more dogs!”

Eventually I just became immune to it. It took

gone on a new Crufts journey and they’ve hit the

adds Gary.

about a year or so, but it was definitely worth it.”

TV screens.

“But Shirley stole my heart,” says Michael.

Gary, on the other hand, has always loved animals

But what hasn’t changed is the joy their

“We didn’t take her that night; Shirley arrived the

– of all breeds, shapes and sizes.

family of 14 brings - a welcome break from the

following Saturday,” he adds.

“If I ever saw an animal on the way home from

salon spotlight.

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school, I would pick it up and bring it home - even

“We’ve got some new additions,” says Michael.

staring at her thinking, Cha Cha is back!”

if it wasn’t lost,” he laughs.

“But sadly, we’ve also lost a few since we last

“When we first got her I was taking her up to bed,”

“It was always about animals for me.”

spoke. That’s going to happen though, because we

says Gary.

And after years of loving and nurturing them as

always have anywhere between 12 and 15 dogs at

“But now she just sleeps in the house with the rest

pets, the time came to start showing them.

home, all of different ages.”

of the gang.”

“I wanted to start showing a dog, so I bought an

“Our latest arrival is Shirley - she’s three years old.

“She’s like a little rocket now,” adds Michael.

Old English Sheepdog - perfect for me, being a

We’ve just adopted her.

“She’s so confident. It’s really interesting to watch

hairdresser and all,” says Gary.

“We had an Italian Bolognese called Cha Cha,

them, the psychology of it all.”

“That turned out to be a complete disaster

she was 17 when she died last year. We miss her

Gary and Michael’s relationship formed, not from a

because I just couldn’t be bothered to get home

terribly, so when she died we thought we’d

shared love of dogs, but from a shared love of

on an evening and start doing hair again, so I

never ever get another Bolognese because we’d

competition - something that has driven the pair to

started looking for a short-haired dog.

never want to replace her.

success in the contrasting worlds of hairdressing

“I was watching Crufts and I saw this big Harlequin

“But we got invited to this BBQ and there was a

and hounds.

Great Dane and just thought 'wow'. I found a

little dog who belonged to a friend of a friend,

Gary is the dog man, and will always be the face of

breeder down in Lincoln, we became friends, I

who had decided they could no longer have her.

the showing scene; but Michael happily took the

bought two dogs from her and started showing.

“When I saw her, I couldn’t believe it - she just

plunge into pooch life.

I went everywhere. I stayed and I watched and I

looked so much like Cha Cha. I picked her up - I’d

“I always had a dog when I was growing up,”

learned; and then I took the plunge and imported

had a drink so I thought, is this the drink or am I

says Michael.

a dog from Sweden.

really having these feelings? I texted Gary and

“But then obviously when I met Gary, he had a lot

“Our first litter was amazing. Nearly every single

I said, you’ve got to come and see Shirley.”

of dogs. At one time, I had a really bad allergy – so

one of them got made up to a champion. I was up

HAIR & HOUNDS

I was watching Crufts and I saw this big Harlequin Great Dane and just thought 'wow'

HAIR & HOUNDS

there with the top breeders within about five years.

Gary knows his stuff when it comes to judging

“It really is like having a load of kids,”

Then one litter led to another litter and two Great

Great Danes, so it’s no surprise that the couple’s

laughs Michael.

Danes turned into four Great Danes, and four

power pooches steal the show every time.

“The expense of all these swimming lessons and

Great Danes turned into six, to eight, to ten, to

“The secret is in the bloodline,” says Michael.

special diets - it’s never ending!”

twelve - to twenty at one point!”

“Gabriel and Grace are the two newbies. They

More puppies are in the pipeline as Gary talks of

It was then that Gary and Michael’s pristine pack of

were both imported from Sweden, where Gary’s

his plans for another litter. Admittedly, a massive

pooches formed.

Great Dane bloodlines originated.”

responsibility, but a timely move when it comes to

“We’d be the neighbours from hell if somebody

“When I first started showing dogs in 1985, I

carrying on the championship bloodline.

lived right next door,” Michael laughs.

studied them really hard - I was going to shows

“Having a Great Dane litter is a huge

“Every time we’ve moved house it has always been

every single week,” explains Gary.

responsibility,” says Gary.

about the dogs,” adds Gary.

“I started to notice that the best breeds were over

“In the past, we’ve transformed one of the

“That was when we realised we needed someone

in the Nordic countries, so I went over and I

bedrooms into a puppy room. I set up a television

working for us full-time. Ashleigh is much more

bought a Great Dane which formed the basis of

and I’m in there for three weeks!”

than a dog walker,” says Michael.

my kennel.

The Great Danes are at the top of their game when

“She literally adores them all - they’re like her kids.

“Last year I became the most successful Great

it comes to dog shows, but how does Gary stay at

She cares for every aspect of them, from walks and

Dane breeder in the country. This encouraged me

the top of his game when it comes to competing in

feeding times, to general health and wellbeing.”

to bring some new blood in, so I went across to

hair shows?

Having a full-time kennel carer meant more

Norway for another dog, and I bought a bitch from

“Believe it or not, showing dogs and showing hair

salon time and globetrotting glamour for Gary

Sweden again - they’re the future.”

is actually very similar. It’s all competitive stuff - and

and Michael. But Gary’s canine career had

Keeping them fit and show-ready is a full time

we’re both very competitive people,” Gary says.

other plans…

job. A job left in the capable hands of kennel

“We don’t compete against each other,”

Showing dogs soon led to judging and judging

manager, Ashleigh.

Michael adds.

soon led to a Crufts call up. Gary is no stranger to

“They’re lazy dogs by nature, and would quite

“That’s very important to us. The dog shows have

the world’s greatest dog show, succeeding with his

happily just lie by the fire all night, so it’s important

always remained Gary’s thing.

bloodline Great Danes year after year; but this

they follow a strict diet,” says Gary.

“I love the dogs as much as Gary - if not more - but

time, it was his turn to step into the spotlight.

“They’ve got to be fit, and to get a Great Dane fit

his dog world is very much his thing, and I think it’s

“Every person in dogs wants to judge Crufts, but

- to the proper standards - is quite challenging.

great that we’ve got different interests.

it doesn’t just happen by accident,” says Gary.

Their speed is just too much for an adult, so

“The hairdressing world and running the salons is

“It’s a great honour. I’ve judged in Australia,

Ashleigh goes off on daily bike rides with the dogs

super stressful, so when Gary goes off to the dog

Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany, France,

running behind her.

shows, it’s the only time he really parks that aspect

South Africa… all over the world, but Crufts is

“Gabriel goes swimming once a week, because

of life and forgets about it completely.”

extra special.”

he’s tall and needs to get all of his joints moving.”

“I get in my van, put my music on, chat away to the

HAIR & HOUNDS

dogs, but as soon as they come home, they’re just

born. At first I said no, because I didn’t want to be

part of the gang again,” says Gary.

made to look like some crazy person breeding

“They all love to be at home and very much enjoy

puppies for silly money.

each other's company.”

“So it didn’t work out, but the researchers had all

Whether they’re snoozing on the sofa, playing

been hanging out here and just thought, this place

fetch in the field or chilling out in their converted

will make great television!

dog quarters, home life is good.

“So we had to think of another angle. I suggested

“We converted the double garage into dog

they follow me to Crufts with Scarlet. They filmed

bedrooms. They’ve got their own washing

the preparations at home, Michael fixing my tie

machine, freezer - the lot,” says Gary.

and waving me off, and then in the ring at Crufts.

“Oh yes, they’ve got it very good. They

“Luckily, we won on that occasion, and it turned

make themselves a coffee, put the radio on…”

out really well.”

Michael jokes.

“It was called The Secret Life of Posh Pets,”

“We’ve got three fibreglass kennels at the back of

says Michael.

the house too. They’re amazing,” says Gary.

“And it was on prime time TV, between the two

“We put the heating on in the winter and it’s lovely

Coronation Street episodes on a Friday night!”

and toasty inside,” adds Michael.

“I was cringing at first,” says Gary.

“Yes, it comes in handy when you come in from a

“But it was too late by then, and they actually did

night out and you’ve lost your keys!” Gary laughs.

a really good job of it - they made dog showing

From haircare and highlights, to hounds and

look great."

dogs in the back and just switch off completely,”

hideouts, Gary, Michael and their furry family of

The Great Danes might be top of the class when it

says Gary.

14 are living the high life in their country home

comes to tricks, training and trophies, but it’s treats

“Nobody ever rings me on that day. I don’t check

near Newcastle. We all got a sneak peek on ITV

all round when it comes to winding down for family

my emails. I’m in dog world - and it’s totally

last year.

time. Country walks, muddy paws and tummy

stress-free for me.”

“I was approached about getting involved in a

tickles make for a very happy pack of pooches.

It’s about finding a balance. A balance between

documentary on dog people with an interesting

Another day in puppy paradise and a bit of salon

hairdressing, hounds and home life.

story,” says Gary.

switch-off time.

“When the Danes go to the shows they're show

“They wanted to film a litter of puppies being

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H&Y SHOWCASE

TALENT SPOTTING Say hello to the winners of the very first HOOKER & YOUNG Photographic Hair Awards PHOTOGRAPHY: Michael Young Earlier in the year we relaunched our annual salon competitions

was taking the pictures and Gary Hooker who gave art direction.

where teams from all five salons come together to get creative

The final results were then divided into their relevant categories

and compete for top salon gongs.

to give us our eight individual awards.

In the past we have always had a live competition where model

In the weeks following, an online judging dossier was sent out to

looks were created and judged on the day to find the winning looks.

over 60 top hairdressing icons and influential industry experts,

This year we decided to shake things up and bring a new level of

including Errol Douglas, Sally Brooks, Jamie Stevens and Adam

excitement - the idea being to make the entrants think differently,

Reed who all judged each category to find their winner.

with a new focus compared to what they had experienced in

"It was so wonderful to see such incredible young talent. The work

the past.

was very inspiring which made judging a real challenge. Huge

A photographic entry is much more involved as quite often what

congratulations go to all who entered, Gary & Michael must be

looks good in reality doesn't transfer into print in the same way.

super proud", said Adam Reed.

The guys were all briefed and asked to consider model choice,

The results are truly stunning and a real testament to just how much

styling, makeup and composition.

hard work and effort all the guys put in. With home grown talent like

The day saw entrants given as much time as they needed to prepare

this we think the future of HOOKER & YOUNG is most definitely in

their look followed by an allocated time slot with Michael Young who

good hands.

" "

So very creative and talented for being so young! Obviously the HOOKER & YOUNG legacy will always live on with team members producing work such as this ERROL DOUGLAS MBE

Wonderful work, congratulations to all the entrants, it was a delight to look at their work. Best of success to them all ANDREW BARTON

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Kizzy O'hara

Sophie Gibson

Assistant Of The Year 1

Creative Long Hair

Millie Nesbitt

Loren Williams

Oribe Style Award

Salon Trend

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Bevan Clark

Jonathan Turner

Assistant Of The Year 2

Schwarzkopf Essential Look

Zack Hammond

Gosforth

The Visionary

Artistic Team

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