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Meet the Team
Meet the Team
We’re thrilled to introduce the creative and talented faces behind
Salon Business Solutions. We’re a bunch of hardworking, friendly individuals who are passionate about the salon
industry and want to make a change as a team.
By supporting us, you’re standing with salon owners and
industry professionals who care about the wellbeing of their clients and the protection of the planet. Let’s learn
more about the people who have worked tirelessly to make Salon Business Solutions what it is today.
Nicholas Barnes
Co-Founder and Director
About:As one of the four Co-Founders and Directors of Salon Business Solutions,
Nicholas is responsible for the everyday management of the company. He is never tired of his role,
taking the ever-changing, fast-paced industry in his stride. He always has a positive mindset and
believes that together, as a team, Salon Business Solutions can achieve anything.
When he’s not
leading his team to great things, Nicholas enjoys indulging in great food and drinks with his
nearest and dearest.
Number One Hair Care Tip:Always use quality products
because the long-term results are worth it.
If You Were a Hair Product, What Would You Be
and Why:Nine Yards Dark Spark - dark, smooth, and full-bodied!
Fun
Fact:He touched Gina G’s leg in 1996.
Sam Griffiths
Co-Founder and Director
About:Working alongside three of his closest friends as Co-Founder and Director, Sam
oversees everything that goes into Salon Business Solutions. He prides himself on offering an
unbeatable service to all customers and loves sharing the unique offering that the company has with
independent UK hairdressers. Sam enjoys the pressures running a business brings - which is what
makes him so good at what he does. In his downtime, Sam can be found talking all things football,
including coaching under 11’s.
Number One Hair Care Tip:Trust your hairdresser –
they really do know best!
If You Were a Hair Product, What Would You Be and Why:Nine
Yards On The Go because it does what it says on the tin.
Fun Fact:He once played
a musical instrument for the Queen.
Jo Jagger
Co-Founder and Director
About:Jo works together with the other three Co-Founders and Directors to ensure
everything is running smoothly and sticking to the high standards of Salon Business Solutions. Her
‘anything is possible’ attitude is what makes the business so successful. Starting as a hairstylist
herself, Jo loves being able to help salons up and down the country and providing them with quality,
ethical products. In her spare time, Jo enjoys going for long, quiet walks with her family and
puppy.
Number One Hair Care Tip:Always use heat protection.
If You
Were a Hair Product, What Would You Be and Why:A luxury hair mask because she’s
sensitive and caring.
Fun Fact:Jo once nearly knocked over Johnny Ball!
Adam Riley
Co-Founder and Director
About:As part of the team of Co-Founders and Directors, Adam leads the team,
managing the overall company. Adam’s father worked in the hairdressing industry, which meant he grew
up surrounded by boxes of hair products and quickly gained a fascination. He loves expressing his
creativity and encourages his team to do the same. When he’s not busy putting creative ideas into
practice at Salon Business Solutions, Adam likes to ride his mountain bike and loves nothing more
than a pint in the pub with friends and family.
Number One Hair Care Tip:Always
tone with a purple or blue conditioner- they’ll give you a longer-lasting result.
If You
Were a Hair Product, What Would You Be and Why:Nine Yards Go Loud Shampoo because he’s
quite a loud person and loves feeling clean and fresh.
Fun Fact:Adam had a
millionaire babysitter! The founder of Air Tours used to live next door to Adam and looked after him
frequently before jetting off and selling his company for millions.
Steve Porter
Regional Sales Partner
About:As the Head of Sales, Steve ensures that the sales team performs to their
maximum potential, including defining and communicating key performance indicators and hitting
targets. His niece introduced him to the industry, and he has never looked back. Steve loves working
at Salon Business Solutions because he gets to work as a part of a dynamic team where everyone
brings something different to the table, but together it’s a collaborative masterpiece.
Number
One Hair Care Tip:Don’t sacrifice that beautiful cut and colour using supermarket hair
care. Invest in high-quality, professional products recommended by your stylist, which will keep
your hair in optimum health.
If You Were a Hair Product, What Would You Be and
Why:Nine Yards Hands-On sums him up perfectly - hands-on, flexible, structured, and
supportive.
Fun Fact:He once shared a curry and drinks with Bonnie Tyler in the
Algarve!
Amber Hopgood
Regional Sales Partner
About: AsRegional Sales Manager for London and surrounding areas, Amber loves the hustle and bustle of city life, helpingour clients achieve the best for their businessesin the capital.Reading Vogue and watching her mum get ready inspired her to get involved in this glamorous world,and now, Amber is thrilled to be a part of it through SBS.She loves working closely withthe team, the clients and, of course, ourethical and high-quality products built for our hairdressers.
Number One Hair Care
Tip:Invest in your hair;it’sthe crown you never take off.
If You Were a Hair Product, What
Would You Be and Why: O&MCLEAN.tonerange, becauseshe’shere to brighten up your day, bring something fresh to your business,and wantsyou to shine to be the best salon.
Fun Fact:Ambermet RonnieWood when waiting to seeSanta withherniece and nephew!
Jade Harrison
Regional Business Partner for Scotland
What inspired you to get into the hair and beauty industry? My love for the industry
has grown over the last 20 years. But originally, I got into the industry,because my mum came home
one day and told me she had got me a Saturday job, that I was to start the very next day. Loved
every minute since.
What have you learned about yourself while working for Salon Business
Solutions? Being surrounded by the right people, really makes the world of difference
to what you can achieve.
What is your favourite thing about working for Salon Business
Solutions? I love love love that we work hand in hand with brand owners. Hearing from
them directly, really helps to strengthen our knowledge of the brands.
If you were a hair
product, which one would you be and why? :Dry Queenie ….I think that sums up my dry
sense of humour.
What is your number one hair-care top tip? Scalp is skin, Wash
it often!!
How do you like to relax outside of work? ? I have 3 young children
so there isn’t much relaxing going on...but I truly live for my holidays when I can fully switch off
and enjoy family time!
Fun Fact:Myself and my Husband used to move around the UK
and Ireland a lot for his job, we had 10 house moves in the space of 10 years!
Chloe McAulay
Head of Marketing
About:As Salon Business Solution’s Head of Marketing, Chloe is responsible for
ensuring our products resonate with current and potential customers and developing strategies that
increase brand loyalty. Chloe loves the fun atmosphere that working for Salon Business Solutions
provides and the strong passion of the entire team. Outside of work, Chloe enjoys spending time with
her children, family and friends, shopping, and going out with the girls – but nothing can beat
jetting off to somewhere sunny for a well-deserved holiday.
Number One Hair Care
Tip:When shampooing, concentrate on just the scalp and root and let the lather rinse
through the rest.
If You Were a Hair Product, What Would You Be and Why:Nine
Yards Hand-On Texturising Spray because she’s involved in a lot of projects, she’s thorough, and she
never misses a trick.
Fun Fact:Chloe can do the splits!
Helen Shipley
Head of Client Services
About:Helen is Salon Business Solutions’ Head of Client Services which means she
works hard to build strong, positive relationships with the company’s clientele. Similarly to her
co-workers, Helen loves the fast-paced environment of the hair and beauty industry and particularly
enjoys helping clients better their businesses by being ethical and sustainable. Helen loves to wind
down by spending time with her son, getting stuck in a good book, or enjoying an occasional Netflix
binge.
Number One Hair Care Tip:Dry shampoo can be your best friend.
If
You Were a Hair Product, What Would You Be and Why:Nine Yards On Track, because she
likes to be organised and on top of everything.
Fun Fact:Helen can draw and
write her name using her feet!
Shamus Dar
Client Services Specialist
About:Alongside his team, Shamus works in Salon Business Solutions’ Customer Service
Office as a Client Services Specialist. He enjoys his job, which includes answering customer
queries, processing orders and managing enquiries to ensure each customer receives the Salon
Business Solutions standard. When he’s not working hard, Shamus winds down by socialising with
friends and watching football.
Number One Hair Care Tip:Never forget to use heat
protection.
If You Were a Hair Product, What Would You Be and Why:Nine Yards
Hair Down Anti-Frizz because it smells the best.
Fun Fact:Shamus spent a year
living in Florida!
Tracy Hewart
Client Services Specialist
About:At 16, it wasn’t necessarily the industry that inspired me, more the wage.
However, having now spent most of my working life in the industry, I can’t imagine doing anything
else. I love to work as part of a team, along with the salons, so customers get good results & feel
their best.
What have you learned about yourself while working for Salon Business
Solutions:I’m not as adverse to change as I thought I was.
What is your
favourite thing about working for Salon Business Solutions:The Team. As ‘The newbie’, I
have been made to feel so welcome & they are a lovely bunch of people.
If you were a hair
product, which one would you be and why:Nine Yards Silver lining shampoo as I always
try to look for the positives & have an ‘every cloud has a silver lining’ attitude.
What
is your number one hair-care top tip:Wash your hair regularly, using quality
products.
How do you like to relax outside of work:I love spending time with
family & friends.
What is a fun fact about you:I am a qualified florist.
Clare Johnson
Finance Manager
About:Clare is a Finance Manager at Salon Business Solution, what inspired her to
get into the hair and beauty industry was simply because she has never worked for this kind of
industry before, and she was intrigued. Clare’s favourite thing about working for SBS is the
appreciation of hard work and how the owners reward you accordingly, they are flexible and
understanding. Clare also thinks that the family feel to the business is fantastic. Outside of work,
Clare likes to watch her youngest play rugby, walking her two dogs Dave and Coco and visiting her
granddaughter in Scotland.
Number One Hair Care Tip:Since working at Salon
Business Solution, it’s definitely to use quality hair products, as the difference is noticeable and
amazing.
If you were a hair product, which one would you be and why:The B-Brush,
because Clare likes to detangle problems and clear things up.
Fun Fact:At the
ripe old age of 48, Clare has joined a women’s rounders team! How long will it last you ask? Clare
has no idea.
Danielle Wright
Educator
About:As one of our Educators, Danielle delivers an array of our incredible
courses, offering her expertise to our clients. With a passion to develop and learn, she’s the
perfect person for motivating the team and clients alike, utilising her years of experience and
getting the most out of everyone who takes advantage of SBS’s educational services. When she’s not
hard at work, Danielle loves to relax with her family on days out and watch their rugby team
play.
Number One Hair Care Tip:Make sure you use structure steps to create your
look to get longevity out of your style.
Step 1 – Use the correct shampoo and conditioner.
Step
2 – Select your foundation product.
Step 3 – Remember structure.
Step 4 – Fix up your look and
you’re good to go!
If You Were a Hair Product, What Would You Be and Why:The O&M
Frizzy Logic Serum because it has multiple uses!
Fun Fact:Danielle has
previously worked on a number of TV shows and films as a hair and makeup artist.
Chloe Bullimore
Educator
About:As part of the Education Team, Chloe is passionate about sharing her knowledge
with salons and inspiring creativity in the industry. Starting her journey sweeping floors at her
uncle’s salon, she fell in love with the art of hair and the way it allows people to express
themselves. Today, she thrives on meeting new people daily and spreading her enthusiasm for
haircare.
Outside of work, Chloe enjoys winding down with her dogs and a glass of Pinot,
catching up with friends and enjoying life’s little moments.
Number One Hair Care
Tip:Treat your hair like your skincare routine – cleanse, moisturise, add some oil, and
set it to keep it looking its best.
If You Were a Hair Product, What Would You Be and
Why:O&M Frizzy Logic – because she’s reliable, versatile, and always ready to smooth
things over on a rough day.
Fun Fact:She once shared a McDonald's breakfast with
Ian Beale from EastEnders!
Katie Hartley
North-West Educator
About:What inspired Katie to get into the hair and beauty industry was that she
loved all things hair as a child, and all her barbies had “bobs.” Katie has always been fascinated
by the creativity of hairdressing, and whilst working at Salon Business Solutions, she’s learnt that
she is her own harshest critic. As Sylvia Plath says, “the worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt”.
Outside of work, Katie has a boisterous four-year old, so her relaxing days are behind her! At the
weekends, you’ll find Katie at BMX track, and if she were to relax, she would jet off to a beach
with endless pina coladas on tap!
Number One Hair care Tip: Always dry your
fringe first, if it’s unruly, spray a little surf bomb at the roots and use a cushion brush to
create control!
If You Were a Hair Product, What Would You Be and Why:Frizzy
logic, as Katie is quite good at taming chaos and brining logic into a situation.
Fun
Fact:has been on channel 4’s “cutting edge” documentary as a child, which incidentally
had nothing to do with hair!
Dave Swinburn
Warehouse Manager
About:As the Warehouse Manager, Dave’s responsibility is to manage his team and
ensure everything is keeping up with the high standards of Salon Business Solutions. Dave thrives in
a busy environment and has built fantastic multitasking skills as well as the ability to stay calm
and patient when necessary. He loves the relaxed atmosphere of Salon Business Solutions and always
has fun with his colleagues. In his downtime, Dave can be found enjoying some good food paired with
real ale and following his wife’s instructions.
Number One Hair Care Tip:Keep it
short!
If You Were a Hair Product, What Would You Be and Why:Nine Yards Get a
Grip – it does exactly as it says on the tin.
Fun Fact:Dave has three nipples!
Daniel Rileys
Warehouse Supervisor
What inspired you to get into the hair and beauty industry?My partner and more luck
than judgment.
What have you learned about yourself while working for Salon Business
Solutions? I have learnt I can adapt to any situation and easily get along with
everyone.
What is your favourite thing about working for Salon Business
Solutions? The relaxed atmosphere that is provided.
If you were a hair
product, which one would you be and why? One of the o n m funky colours (why
not)
What is your number one hair-care top tip? Always have a fresh haircut so
you look presentable.
How do you like to relax outside of work? I enjoy spending
time with my partner and child. I also enjoy a few drinks with my dad and my friends.
What
is a fun fact about you? I was once ranked in the top 100 in the world on FIFA for the
xbox
Johnny Bellusci
Warehouse Operative
About:As part of our busy warehouse team, Johnnykeepseverything organisedandon schedulewhile sticking to thehigh standardswe’veset as a company.He works brilliantly under pressureand really enjoys the fast-paced environment, making sure our products are in the right place andat the right time, ready to be shipped off to our wonderful clients. In his downtime, Johnny is afamily manand loves spending time withhis loved ones.
Number One Hair Care
Tip:Always use O&M!
If
You Were a Hair Product, What Would You Be and Why:Johnny wouldbethe Nine YardsOnTrack Repair Shampoo as he helpskeep everything ‘on track’in the warehouse.
Fun Fact:Johnny is Italian!
Barbara Baranowska Yanusz
Warehouse Operative
About:As a Warehouse Operative at Salon Business Solutions, Basia is all about
keeping things organised and ensuring orders are picked and packed efficiently. Her role has given
her a new perspective on teamwork and patience, which she brings to every day at work. She enjoys
the camaraderie with her warehouse teammates, making each day lively and productive.
When
she’s not coordinating in the warehouse, Basia loves staying active at the gym, finding her balance
through exercise and a good laugh with friends.
Number One Hair Care Tip:Always
use an oil to keep your hair and scalp moisturised – it does wonders for keeping hair in top
condition.
If You Were a Hair Product, What Would You Be and Why:Centred En-Root
Scalp Oil – it’s all about giving back moisture and promoting regeneration.
Fun
Fact:She’s known for her laughter – it’s contagious!