Have you met Evie at Barrie Stephen Hair’s Ashby salon? Evie has recently finished her apprenticeship and is now a fully-fledged graduate.

We’re so proud of her and to celebrate her huge achievement, we’re offering you the chance to book a cut and finish with Evie for just £35 (offer ends 31/08/24).

We caught up with her to find out all about her apprenticeship and what she loves most about being a stylist.

Firstly, please introduce yourself!
Hello! I’m Evie and I’ve recently completed my apprenticeship at Barrie Stephen Ashby

When did you start working at Barrie Stephen Hair?
I first started working with the Barrie Stephen team in August 2022.

When did you first know you wanted to be a stylist?
When I was in high school, I studied hairdressing for two years. It’s something I’ve always dreamt about, and I enjoyed this so much that it led to me pursuing my career in the industry.

Tell us a bit about your career at Barrie Stephen Hair so far!
In Summer 2022, I applied for my apprenticeship at Barrie Stephen Hair. I was just finishing school and the perfect opportunity arose to work with an amazing team that I love, appreciate and have learnt so much from. Since working at Barrie Stephen Hair, I have gained so much confidence and knowledge. From my very first day, Barrie and the whole team have gone out of their way to make sure I’m 100% happy and have everything I need to be successful in my role. There have been a lot of educational opportunities with training courses as well which I am so grateful for. I’ve learned so much and have become so much more confident as a result.

What three words describe you best?
The three words that describe me best are passionate, committed and ambitious.

What is your favourite thing about being a stylist?
My favourite thing about being a hair stylist is making people feel beautiful and confident. Whether they visit the salon for something extra special such as a wedding, prom or holiday or simply for a regular routine appointment, it’s so rewarding to be able to help them feel special and welcomed.

How can clients get the most out of their appointments with you?
My clients can get the most out of their appointment by having an in-depth consultation with me before their appointment so we can make sure we’re on the same page about their vision. I love it when my clients bring in pictures of what they would like and share what their end goal is, with any extra information about what they would like to keep or change about their hair. Providing as much information as possible can really help in making sure my clients leave feeling happy and incredible.

How do you want clients to feel when they leave the salon?
I hope that they feel pampered, beautiful and relaxed!

What are your top three products available from Barrie Stephen Hair and why?
My favourite products available at Barrie Stephen Hair is Hair Down Anti-Frizz cream by Nine Yards UK. It’s amazing for clients with curly or frizzy hair as it helps maintain any fly away hairs. I also love Go Loud Mousse by Nine Yards UK as it’s not heavy or sticky like other mousse and helps to shape the hair very well. Hairspray by Sens.ús is brilliant too as it’s very lightweight, brushes out easily and smells amazing!