Salon Manager, Head of Training & Senior Head Stylist

Josh started as an apprentice 16 years ago passing his exams and quickly following up with trips to the Sassoon academy in London. Having BA1’s education and his early trips to London gave him a passion for cutting over colour and a love for accuracy and precision. Josh’s speciality is in cutting short hair such as bobs, pixie cuts and barbering.

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Josh’s Quote

“I love the creative aspect of my job. Working here at BA1 is great because everyone here is always pushing to learn and improve which makes it feel like we are always doing more than giving people the same old haircuts every time they come in.”

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Customer Testimonial

“Josh is such a craftsman works with such care and attention, love him doing my hair. Samantha Huite

Salon Manager, Senior Head Stylist, Aveda Professional & Green Libertine

After 12 years in London honing his craft in both hairdressing and management we are proud to be welcoming Sam back into the fold at BA1hair.

Having trained with us in 2006 Sam like Zac is Aveda through and through. A passionate colourist and proud Green Libertine for the Green Salon Collective, he will be our in house advocate for Eco-Friendly initiatives at BA1 Hair, as well working closely with our team and clients to do even more!

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Sam’s Quote

“I’m all about taking the time to get to know my clients and work together to get the very best out of their hair, I love creating impactful colours that grow out softly and creating the perfect shape to compliment them.:

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Customer Testimonial

“I had Sam colouring my hair, taking me from auburn to blonde and he was incredible. I had a very clear vision of what I wanted and he worked so hard to make sure he got it exactly how I wanted it. His attention to detail, perseverance and knowledge is second to none. The process took a while and he was so professional the entire time, explaining everything he was doing as he worked and how it would help to achieve the desired look. I left the salon feeling so happy with my new colour and this morning even more so!”

Senior Head Stylist & Salon Trainer

Billy has been working for BA1 Hair for over 28 years. Classically trained in London working on the Sassoon principles he’s worked in Copenhagen and Los Angelis before coming back to the UK and starting at BA1 Hair.

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Billy’s Quote

“I love working a great shape in to my clients hair I’m obsessed with getting it right.

I’m know for my precision cutting and passion for my work.”

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Customer Testimonial

“Billys been doing my hair longer than I can admit. From day one I have always felt safe in his hands. He’s a craftsmen and works with great care and attention. Thanks Billy.”

Senior Head Stylist

Jon’s a a Kent - London boy but trained and worked in Bristol.

He started working at BA1 Hair 27 years ago as a head stylist before becoming salon trainer 10 years ago.

Jon loves training, sharing his knowledge and seeing the apprentices blossom into brilliant stylists.

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Jon’s Quote

“You can never stop learning and sharing your knowledge. Love hair, love teaching, love cutting.”

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Customer Testimonial

“I had my hair cut with Jon who has an amazing talent. I have curly hair so always nervous about how the cut is done but he is the best also the salon is lovely the staff are friendly and above all the standards are high. Thank you BA1 ❤️ “

Senior Head Stylist & Extension Specialist

Jessiy’s been with BA1 for 18 years. Having started as a Saturday girl she quickly moved on to training and worked her way up the ranks to senior head stylist. She’s a true part of the Ba1 family.

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Jessie’s Quote

“I started cutting my friends hair at 14, everything came naturally especially wedding hair and putting hair up. I like to think my clients become more like friends.

I get to make them feel fabulous about themselves while learning about each other’s lives meaning we both finish with smiles on our faces…. Plus wonderful new hair. I do specialise in hair Extentions but I like to keep my clientele varied so I keep my work fresh and flexible.”

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Customer Testimonial

“Love Jessie doing my hair always meticulous work, she is so professional. I always feel safe and well looked after. Thanks Jessie!”

Senior Head Stylist

Katie is one of our longest standing stylists. Starting as a Saturday girl in 2004 and working her way up through the salon, she now has 18 years experience behind her and has quite literally grown up here!

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Katie’s Quote

“I love cutting, Great Lengths extensions and all aspects of colour, but over the years I have built an excellent reputation amongst the blonde people of Bath. Being blonde myself I feel i really understands the need for getting the foils so close to the roots and will always give extra time, care and attention to ensure her clients are never disappointed.”

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Customer Testimonial

“Absolutely love Katie nothing is ever to much she always gives that extra, plus my blonde hair is gorgeous. X “

Senior Head Stylist

Hannah has come back to her roots at

BA1 hair, starting as the Saturday girl at 15 and gaining 18years of experience.

Hannah favours Aveda because the products and colour are powered by nature and it can achieve personalised outcomes every time.

I love to see the whole transformation, colour and cut also for my cuts to feel effortless at home and the colour to be natural and healthy. I'm attentive and really enjoy working with my clients to get the exact results. Having curly hair myself, understand the the complexities it can bring and feel that benefits the client to feel confident and positive about their natural texture.

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Customer Testimonial

"Hannah is completely fabulous; definitely the most talented hairdresser I've ever been to!

She's been colouring and cutting my hair for many years…... She takes great pride in her work and has an excellent eye for natural looking colour and flattering shape and style. She listens carefully to her client and gives honest, thoughtful advice. Her cutting is so skilful - the shape always lasts incredibly well between cuts.

She is very professional - always punctual and very reliable. Hannah is also a lovely warm person, easy to talk to, full of fun and brimming with positivity - I always look forward to my appointments with her!”

Debbie XX

Senior Head Stylist & Founder of Eddie’s Street Cuts

Eddie has been part of the BA1 Hair family for over a decade. From trainee to head stylist and now a salon educator.

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Eddie’s Quote

“A simple thing like a haircut can really boost someone's confidence, this is what drives me to do more.

I am a creative cutter my specialities are Bobs and short hair. I have a passion for helping the homeless community in Bath and Bristol by cutting their hair for free. I feel a haircut can help change lives because giving your time is one of the best gifts you can give someone.”

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Customer Testimonial

“Eddie is an absolute legend. The whole experience from having a great head massage to Eddie masterfully cutting my hair was brilliant.”

Senior Head Stylist

Gee has been at BA1 Hair for 8 years, after having completed a degree in Textile design. She wanted to take her love of creativity, self expression and artistry into the world of hair and hasn’t looked back since! Gee enjoy’s all things surrounding colour and cut, but especially thrives on creative bold colour and strong shapes.

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Gee’s Quote

“Hair can show the world a part of our personality, I love making a client feel truly themselves and will always push to better my craft, both technically and visually. “

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Customer Testimonial

“Had a cut and colour with Gee who was brilliant. Listened to what I wanted and made helpful suggestions. Im delighted with the result. Vanessa.”

Senior Head Stylist, Aveda Colour Ambassador, Salon Trainer

After leaving a job in publishing at 26 Kate had a total career change. After 3 years working as our receptionist, she started on the salon floor. Kate’s now senior head stylist and one of our salon educators in colour.

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Kate’s Quote

“I ensure my cuts are easy to manage at home, and last.

I am a visual hairdresser which means I create cuts that look and sit right, and arent based on technicalities. Colour is definitely the favourite aspect of my job

I am creative out of work, I do illustrations and abstract art which lends itself perfectly to the art of hairdressing.”

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Customer Testimonial

“Kate’s creativity shines through in her work, she is a talented artist and she always listens to what I want.”

Senior Head Stylist

Nick has been at BA1 hair for 10 years now we know he don't look old enough). Having worked his way up from an apprentice fresh out of school, he is now head stylist with a brilliant clientele.

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Nick’s Quote

“I do almost every aspect of hairdressing including cutting, colouring and barbering. I like making people feel happy and creating looks and styles that last. I would say I'm a real people person and love a good chat. I enjoy doing both colour and cutting because it gives such a nice variety to my job.”

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Customer Testimonial

“Nick is brilliant. He is someone instantly felt at ease with, he explains (especially with allll my questions about what he's doing) with patience and clear understanding of what he is doing. Hair cut always excellent and he never makes me feel rushed, making sure that what have come in to get, get no matter what time cost that is to him.”

Senior Head Stylist, Aveda Colour Master & Salon Trainer

Beth joined us in November 2021 she loves being part of the BA1 family. She’s worked in this industry for over a decade, specialising in wedding hair, blowdries and balayages and believes that your hair is your first impression, your individuality and your crown.

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Beth’s Quote

“I work and live by the quote if you truly love your job it doesn’t feel like work. I want the salon experience to speak for itself, I’m a bubbly friendly personality, building relationships and making clients feel not only comfortable but safe and understood is so important. They can become your friends, family and future.”

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Customer Testimonial

“My whole experience with Beth was INCREDIBLE! I was worried about booking my hairdo coming from out of town on a really tight timeline, but now wish I lived there so Beth could be my hairdresser! Beth understood the look I was going for immediately and had amazing intuition.”

Senior Head Stylist

I’ve been in the industry for a decade.

I have always had a passion for people and love the fact I can use my skills to make a difference to how you feel! I believe hair is a huge part of your identity and take pride in creating a look tailored to you. I always do in-depth consultations really listening to you so we can work together to achieve your hair goals.

Ever since I trained with Vidal Sassoon I have had a passion for cutting and especially enjoy creating timeless shapes through textured/curly hair. Alongside cutting I really enjoy adding natural colour to complement the overall look.

Senior Stylist

Caitlyn is another brilliant stylist who rose through our trainee academy passing her exams with ease. After joining us on the salon floor Caitlyn's work surpassed all our expectations with its quality and precision and has risen still higher to hold the well deserved title of senior stylist. Whether cutting or colour work there is little that we haven't seen Caitlyn excel at and she's only getting better!

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Caitlyn‘s Quote:

“I started in the industry at the age of 15, hairdressing is somethings I’ve always wanted to do, qualifying at the age of 18 has given me a head start. I favour ladies colour and cut, I love the satisfaction of a balayage blend, the precision of each foil in a full head and the sharpness of a blunt Bob. Styling my clients hair is something I really enjoy, like bouncy blow dries to beachy waves.”

Stylist

Having started with us in 2022, as a trainee, Ava has smashed through our training academy at record pace completing all three exams before we had time to blink. Her precision, care, creativity and most of all her unrelenting dedication made it an easy decision to invite her to join us on the floor. Both you as a client and us as a salon can expect big things in the years to come from this incredible young stylist.

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Ava’s Quote:

“Whilst training, I jumped at every opportunity I was given as I'm always up for a challenge. I absolutely love hairdressing, from the creativity to the socialising.

I like to keep variety in my work: from blunt bobs, to super layered shaggy haircuts and rich glossy brunettes, to bright bombshell blondes and more!”

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Customer Testimonial

“Ava’s energy is amazing from the moment I sat down in her chair I knew I was in safe hands!”

Stylist

Esther started with us in September 2022 and wowed us with her artistic talents and attention to detail.

Having passed BA1 training academy and visiting the Aveda institution in London her skills in both cutting and colouring have seen her land on the cutting room floor with a flourish.

With a passion for her craft and an eye for creativity Esther is definitely one to watch!

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Esther’s Quote

“I love to make people feel confident and inspired. From a young age I've always been energetic and creative whilst always trying to bring the good vibes.

Since working at BA1 I've fallen in love with strong cuts and creative colour so when it comes to my work I love to get stuck in and let my creativity and perfectionism bring out the best in me.“

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Customer Testimonial

“I came in with an idea of what I wanted and Esther really listened to me! She took the time to understand my hair and how I wanted to look and I left with one of the best haircuts I've ever had. She's brill!“