Meet the team at Boss!
Michael Surtees: Salon Owner since 1983.
Hairdressing since 1977
Specialises in Ladies and Men’s cutting. Oh and not so high profile work perming.
Just passionate about the salon; we moved to the new premises in April 2005, then opened our beauty rooms and started working with Pat (my wife).
Very appreciative of the time spent training the team. We have a good relationship with Lancaster and Morecambe College for early development of the Young Design Team and Beauty Team. We also invest in development training with Wella, Dermalogica, GHD and locally with the Furness Enterprise. This training is ongoing and is reviewed regularly to get the best training and value from these sources for our team.
I believe that the Team show a great deal of commitment to good standards, I am very proud of what we achieve as a Team.
I am also deeply grateful that so many people come to the Salon. There are so many that have been coming since I first started in 1977. I find that to be quite incredible! On our way home we often comment ‘what a lot of nice people come to the Salon!’
Apart from the salon, I also enjoy my home life with Patricia and Nikki sharing time with them in the garden, cycling, walking and skiing. We have also been tandem cycling, great fun!
I have also developed a weakness for fine Spanish red wine and Scottish whisky. Nothing wrong with that!
Sharon Richardson: Senior Designer and Trainer.
Hairdressing since 1975 (much longer than Mike)
System Professional Product Specialist
Specialises in Ladies and Men’s Cutting, also perming.
I have been with the salon since it first started in 1983. I had a 5 year vacation from Mike in 1995 when I had my own Salon in Ulverston. I enjoy my work and try to offer a special level of commitment to the salon and especially my clients who I have become very close to. We work closely as a team. We have regular meetings to discuss aspects of salon life which may need adjusting.
My other passions are my cats and my holidays.
Claire Needham: Salon Manager, Senior Designer, Senior Colourist and Trainer.
Hairdressing Since 2002
Specialises in Colour and Ladies and Men’s Cutting
Wella Professionals Master Colour Expert Award in 2008
Paul Mitchell Product Specialist.
I started work in the salon in February 2006 after various hairdressing positions. My previous position was in a salon which also had beauty rooms. I enjoy the 2 different sides to the work.
Since working in the salon I have become a Senior Designer, and a Senior Colourist.
The training for this has at times been very intense to the point of wondering if I wanted to carry on with it! However, with the support of the salon, my family and my own determination to succeed, I have and I am extremely proud of my Wella Professionals Master Colour Expert Award which has recognised me as one of only 200 of the UK’s top professional Colourists.
I have now become the Salon Manager extending my roles and responsibilities. Working closely with Mike and Pat together ensuring we have a good team, and that the Salon is running well. Especially well for the benefit of our clients! I find this very rewarding and satisfying.
So if there are any problems please speak with me.
My other passions are my allotment which I work with my family. It is such fun and a complete change from the salon, fresh air and fun! I also have a pug called Charlie and a new member to my home team, a Brussels Griffon called Pricilla.
Roxanne Smith, Designer, Senior Colourist and Trainer.
Hairdressing Since 2003
Specialises in Colouring and Ladies and Men’s cutting
Wella Professionals Master Colour Expert 2009
I started working in the salon in July 2005 after 2 years at college. I became a Designer in 2006 and have been working towards my Wella Professionals Master Colour Expert since 2008.
This I achieved in September 2009. I am also extremely proud of my Wella Professionals Master Colour Expert Award which recognises me as one of only 201 of the UK’s top professional Colourists. I find I can be very creative with my work whilst able to listen to the needs of other clients who require a fabulous look that is a little more natural. It has changed the way I work. It has made me made me a better hairdresser.
I also work with Mike, Sharon and Claire as a trainer. I enjoy working with the other members of the team and I enjoy the training. I know that I contribute to the success of the Team.
My personal likes are going out, shopping for designer items and rosé & soda.
Stefanie Gallacher, Designer and Colourist
Hairdressing Since 2006
System Professional Product Knowledge and St Tropez spray tans
Specialises in Colouring, Ladies Cutting, Curls and Men’s cutting
I have worked with Mike and the Team since 2006, firstly going to college, helping in the Salon and becoming a Designer in 2008. I have been building my column and gaining experience. The training courses the Wella studios in Manchester, ghd and Cheynes hairdressing in Edinburgh. It have given me a lot of confidence and inspired me in my hairdressing.
I like to max my Topshop card!
Ruth Mahon, Designer.
Hairdressing Since 2005
System Professional Product Knowledge
Specialises in Colouring, Cutting, Hair ups and Wedding hair.
I trained in the Salon and went to Lancaster and Morecambe College. I graduated from College after only 17 months. This is the quickest any Trainee has ever done in the Salon. This made me feel a little special!
I now have a beautiful Daughter named Isabelle. She takes up a lot of my time but is an absolute joy to be with, most of the time!
I now work in the Salon part time, Tuesday to Fridays.
I also offer discounts to student with an NUS card.
Jade Kendall, Designer.
Hairdressing since 2006
System Professional Product Knowledge and conditioning treatments
Specialises in Colouring, Ladies cutting, Men’s cutting, Glamour Styling and Bridal Hair.
I really enjoy working in the Salon and feel it is lots of fun, aswell as work. I really enjoy long hair styles and new party styles, and I am always looking to try out new things on the girls in the salon.
Whilst here I have also become a computer genius J Not that I thought I would ever be.
I have enjoyed the training that is provided by the Wella studios in Manchester, Ghd and Cheynes hairdressing in Edinburgh.
I recently completed my Level 3 Hairdressing qualification at Lancaster & Morcambe College and have now started on a Customer Service Course. (Always Learning)
I offer discounts to student with an NUS card on Selected days.
I love going out of a weekend, buying lots of new clothes and visiting friends at University.
Neisha Carter, Designer.
Hairdressing since 2006
Specialises in conditioning treatments, Finishes, Ladies cutting, Men’s cutting and Colouring.
I have recently started doing weekend eyelashes, and St.Tropez spray tan, which I really enjoy doing.
It has been a good experience coming to work here. I started in another salon but did not get the same opportunities to learn and progress my training.
I have also enjoyed the training that is provided in the Wella studios in Manchester, ghd and Cheynes hairdressing in Edinburgh.
I also offer discounts on colouring and cutting to students with an NUS card. I enjoy shopping and going out at weekends.
Megan Hornby, Young Designer.
">Hairdressing since 2008, I then qualified in 2010 and went straight in to do my Level 3 at Lancaster & Morecambe College. This helps to gain experience within colour correction.
I really enjoy long hair styles and new party styles.
Specialises in conditioning treatments and finishes.
I also offer discounts to student with an NUS card.
I love diet coke
Sarah Satterthwaite, Young Designer.
Hairdressing since 2009
I’m fully qualified and now doing my Level 3.
I have attended training courses at Wella Studios in Manchester, which have helped me with work in the salon. The classic cutting course broadened my knowledge on the different techniques. I recently attended a ghd course, to help give me fresh ideas and more confidence with putting hair up.
I specialise in conditioning treatments and finishes.
Training discounts apply - 50% Off Colours & Cuts
I also do Minx & Twinkle toes!
In my spare time I like to play netball and go out at weekends with my friends!
Rhianna Harper, Trainee Designer.
Hairdressing since 2010
I am in my second year of Hairdressing, and just recently started my first year of Beauty. I am really enjoying them both. I have already attended two courses for my hairdressing at Wella Studios in Manchester. A System Professional product knowledge and ‘The Perfect Blowdry’. I am soon to be attending a Threading course for my beauty, I’m really looking forward to it. Then sometime in the future I will be looking into doing individual eyelashes and St.Tropez tans!
Training discounts apply.
I enjoy going out with friends & holidays!
Molly Young, Trainee Designer.
Hairdressing since 2011
I have only been in the salon for a couple of months and have already been on a course at Wella Studios in Manchester, which was a System Professional product knowledge course. I am really enjoying it so far, and hopefully there will be more to come.
I like to go out for meals during the week with the family. And I like to spend the weekends with my friends.
Training discounts apply
Hayley Martin, Beauty Therapist.
GONE TO AUSTRALIA :)
Hannah Huddleston, Beauty Therapist.
I qualified in beauty therapy in 2008 and started specialising in Jessica Manicures and Pedicures, Bio-sculpture gel nails, make-up and waxing. I have also qualified in the Lash Perfect Semi Permanent Eyelashes. I joined the team in 2009 and built up my confidence and learnt new skills such as ‘St Tropez tans and Dermalogica’. There are so many different services that we do that we tend to specialise in certain areas. I also have become passionate with the Dermalogica skin care and treatments that we do; I loved the training in Glasgow. The results are amazing and feel great too. Other than work I like to spend my time drinking wine and eating Chinese’s J
Natalie Crabtree, Beauty Therapist.
I have been studying Beauty Therapy for over 3 years. I qualified in June 2010 and specialise in many treatments, such as dermalogica facials, waxing, manicures & pedicures. I also specialised and qualified in Gel Nails, Semi-Permanent eye Lashes, Spray Tanning and Threading. I love mixing 3 treatments together and creating ‘Wow Brows’, a mixture of treatments, threading, waxing and tinting. Eyes that will look absolutely amazing! I have just recently joined the team and I am really enjoying it so far. I look forward to my future at Boss Hair Studio & Beauty Rooms. In my spare time I try to keep fit, I enjoy my comforts, namely southern comfort and lots of ice and a good Chinese meal. Just a bit too much! However, a good boogie helps.
Pat Surtees, Beauty Therapist.
Beauty Since 2004
Specialising in Dermalogica Facials, Bio-Sculpture gel nails and Thermal Auricular Therapy Ear Candling.
I have now worked in the salon for a number of years. It was quite a shock working with my husband.
I have enjoyed working in the salon; especially with our other two beauties. It has been a huge change for me from my previous management career in catering. I feel it has been a challenge to be so involved with the salon and learning about the beauty industry.
I enjoy the work and helping the team. We really do have a lot of fun together. Not just enjoying the work but having a drink together and having pizza nights.
I have become so passionate about dermalogica products I just want to talk about them to everybody and show people how good they are and what they can do for you. Even Mike has started using the ‘Shave Range’ and wonders why he didn’t start using it before!
I enjoy the salon, our house and the garden. We both enjoy our holidays and love our skiing; I try to keep fit so I can eat more, my love of food! Cycling even on the back of a tandem, some Spanish or other wine and skiing.
Ann Brown, reception and office
After a life time of working in banking I fancied a change.
The work is quite different to what I am used to, but there are so many nice and interesting people to meet.
I love coming into work and I also like some of the treats that I am allowed!
I am also a family girl with lots of interests in being social and keeping fit at the same time
