About us
Our stylists include winners of regional hairdressing competitions, each specialising in their own areas, and there are three trained barbers among the staff.
Linda Miller
Salon owner, Linda, began as a Saturday girl at a salon in South Yorkshire and is now the proud owner of Southwood Hair Design. She formerly owned and worked at Pembury Hair Studio in Tunbridge Wells before moving onto teach and assess at a college in Kent."I class myself very lucky as I love my job and always have done. It is important to listen to what the client is saying during the consultation in order to get the finished result which would please them."
Pauline Carden
Pauline has been hairdressing many years (too many to recall), but still she feels fresh about the job because of the constant need to remain up to date with all the latest trends and ideas."I do this by receiving and carrying out regular training sessions by Goldwell."
Kelly Collins
Kelly, an established stylist, has added an extra string to the salon's bow, as she is highly skilled in colour techniques and all modern hair design trends. She previously worked at a salon in the centre of Tunbridge Wells. "It is important to listen to what the client wants." says Kelly.
Stephanie Marfleet
Stephanie joined Southwood hair design 18 months ago. She enjoys all aspects of her job, especially cutting and colouring. After completing her NVQ level 2 qualification, she completed two additional colouring courses, 'general colouring techniques' & 'creative foiling techniques', at the Goldwell Training Academy in Mayfair, London. Stephanie says 'This enables me to recreate the high fashion colour effects you see in magazines these days'. Linda said 'I am delighted to have Stephanie on the team. She is a true asset to the salon'.
Kim Heasman
Kim has worked at the salon as an Assistant/Receptionist for a number years even before Linda Miller took over in February 2006.Kim says 'I am a mum of two girls and find the job fits in well with my family life.'
Karis
Karis is currently conducting her work experience at Southwood Hair Design. She started in Summer 2007. Karis commented that "The work experience has helped me mature and has confirmed what my chosen career will be when I leave school next year. I love my day at the salon and hope to do more in the future. The staff help me with all aspects of the job, not just the hairdressing. This is so important." Karis attends school three days a week, with one day at college and one day in the salon.
Claire
Claire is the newest member to join Southwood Hair Design. She previously worked at a large salon in Oxted, but left to further her training at West Kent College where she met Linda.Linda says "Claire is extremely enthusiastic about her work and enjoys the challenge of learning something new. Her attention to detail when carrying out services is wonderful to see. To see someone develop so quickly to such a high standard is rewarding as her teacher and assessor".