The Salon

Rolling Back the Years - Magazine Feature HJi

2011-11-21T20:30:00.002Z

Hairdresser Philip Minton is celebrating the 40^th anniversary of his first salon by rolling his price list back to the 1970s. The Shropshire salon owner started his career on London’s Bond Street in the Swinging sixties, after being inspired by the work of Vidal Sassoon. At the age of 22, he opened his first salon, Cameo in Shrewsbury and now has a second salon K2, in Newtown, Powys.

After discovering an original price list from the early days of his business, Philip decided to celebrate his landmark anniversary by offering clients retro prices – with a restyle on offer for less that £5, or a shampoo and set for £1.50.

Philip 62, of Weston Lullingfields, says. “ Hairdressing is always changing and you cannot stand still on either business or creative side. It is so much more than just a job.”

Young Hairdresser of the Year 2011 Finalist - Terri Pritchard

2011-11-09T18:45:00.006Z

After much deliberation by an esteemed panel of judges, 20 finalists have been announced for the Clothes Show Live Young Hairdresser of the Year, sponsored by HJi and held in association with Your Hair.

Now in its fifth year, the nationwide competition aims to recognise up-and-coming British talent in the hairdressing industry.

The finalists will now take part in a live final at the Clothes Show Live at the NEC Birmingham on 4 December, where they will be given 45 minutes to recreate their look on stage in front of an audience and panel of industry experts.

The Young Hairdresser of the Year 2011 finalists are:

http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/2011/11/young-hairdresser-of-the-year-9.html

BBC Radio Shropshire : Raising Money for Local Cancer Charity

2011-08-09T17:00:00.001+01:00

Anna Clinton talks to Adam and Vicky (BBC Radio Shropshire) about raising money for Lingen Davies Cancer Fund at the Shrewsbury Flower Show August 12th and 13th 2011

BBC Breakfast Radio Clip

2011-08-09T10:32:00.001+01:00

Philip Minton, Kim Allman and Lou talk about the benefits of in salon training to BBC Radio Shropshire Breakfast Show with Eric Smith and Clare Ashford.

Back to the 70s at salon to celebrate anniversary

2011-08-05T11:11:00.003+01:00

Publish Post

Prices rolled back to celebrate anniversary

A Shropshire hairdresser has found a fun way to celebrate the 40^th anniversary of his first salon – a return to 1970s prices.

Philip Minton, a Bond Street stylist in the swinging 60s and owner of K2 hair salon in the Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury, is giving his tariffs a quick trim on special offer days to roll back the years.

He has found original price list frm the opening of Cameo, in the towns castle street, back in Decmeber 1971, when Ted Heath was Prime Minister, Sir Alf Ramsey was manager of England and Bennie Hills Ernie, the fastest Milkman in the west was number one in the charts.

Customers who visit his website and sign up could find they are entitled to a restyle at 1970’s prices,

Mr Minton, 62, of Weston Lullingfields, who also has a salon in Newtown, said he wanted to share the anniversary with his loyal customers. His career started when he was only 15 and was inspired by Vidal Sassoon, the inventor of the bob.

He said: “I do remember the moment I wantedto be a hairdresser. I was watching TV and Vidal Sassoon came on one of those Saturday night programmes with two lovely girls on each arm and these women just stood there and shook the beautiful bobs he had created for them.”

Mr Minton who is married with three children, said: “when we opened our second salon in Newtown 12 years ago, Elaine Nations, Vidal Sassoons first wife, decided to come in and give us a try because she was interested I think to support the new local salon.”

K2 is a Sassoon partner salon which means staff have day- long work experience with some of sassoons top stylists.

By Carl Jones

Shropshire Star

A hair–raising offer for salon’s anniversary

2011-08-05T08:30:00.000+01:00

A hair – raising offer for salon’s anniversary

A shrewbsury hairdresser at the top of his profession has found a unique way to celebrate the 40^th anniversary of opening his first salon

Philip Minton, a Bond Street stylist in the swinging sixties and owner of K2 hair Salon in the Darwin Shopping Centre, is giving his prices a quick trim on special offer days to roll back the years to the 70s.

He has found an orginal price list from the days when he opened his first salon, Cameo, on the towns castle street back in Dcember 1971 – back in the days when Ted heath was Prime Minister , Sir Alf Ramsey was manager of England and Bennie Hills “Ernie, The Fastest Milkman in the west was keeping T Rexs “Jeepster off the number one spot in the charts.

Customer who visit his website and sign up could find they are entitled to a restyle and blowdry for under £5 or a shampoo and set for £1.50.

Philip, 62, of Weston Lullingfields who has a second salon in Newtown said he wanted to share the special anniversary with his loyal customer and think back over his career which started when he was only 15 and was inspired by Vidal Sassoon, the inventor of the bob.

He said: “ Ido remember the moment I wanted to be a hairdresser. I was watching TV andsassoon came on one of these Saturday night programmes with two lovely girls on each arm and these two women just stood there and shook the beautiful bobs he had for them.

“I just loved the way he was selling himself and his company and i thought to myself, I would like to do that.”

By te=he age of 22, Philip, who is married with three children, was opening his first salon and four years later he was in the Christmas edition of Vogue magazine.

But little did he know that the former wife of the man who inspired him to get into hairdressing would later become a customer.

He said: “ when we opened our salon in Newtown 12 years ago, Elaine Nations, vidal sassoons first wife came in to support the salon.”

“she is a nice lady and we have had some fascinating conversations with her over the years....

K2 Stylist is finalist of Avant Garde Competition.

2011-08-03T12:30:00.002+01:00

STYLIST Casey Reynolds, of K2 The Salon, Bear Lanes, Newtown, with her model when she reached the finals of a huge regional hairdressing competition in Wolverhampton this month.

The competition was judged by the renowned celebrity hairdresser Patrick Cameron. Casey competed with many other hairdressers from all over the midlands. She had to style and present her model to Patrick and the other judges with a mood board, ready for the catwalk later in the evening! Casey really enjoyed showing her hairdressing skills off to a different audience and being able to style the hair in a more advent – garde fashion for the catwalk competition

Terri & George at the "Advanced Sassoon Colouring and Cutting" course

2011-08-01T12:38:00.002+01:00

Senior Stylists Terri & George post their mobile snaps of the Advanced Sassoon Colouring and cutting course and seminar in London they attended on Sunday July 31st 2011

We are currently recruiting...

2011-07-25T23:34:00.009+01:00

We are looking for a hair stylist with at least 5 years salon experience. Must have a passion & flair for hair fashion; motivated & committed to their work.

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Midlands / Newtown, Powys, Mid Wales

careers@k2thesalon.co.uk

01743 363 492

Prices cut for the 1970s flash back

2011-07-14T13:56:00.000+01:00

"Staff at K2 the Salon in Shrewsbury turned back the clocks last week to celebrate 40 years in business, while raising money for our Lingen Davies appeal.

As part of the celebrations staff donned 1970s gear and changed 1970s prices for hair treatments. These include a cut and blow dry for £2.50.

Pictured are Jo Stephens, Kim Allman and Amy Owen "

The K2 team do a Reverse Bungee for chairty

2011-07-12T13:44:00.002+01:00

WELL DONE to Stacey and Shani (pictured below) for recently doing a reverse bungee and in the process helping raise money for Lingen Davies Cancer Relief

Congratulations Stacey & Casey

2011-06-23T13:35:00.006+01:00

Congratulations Stacey & Casey who came 2nd and 4th place in the recent Wolverhampton college competition.

Sky Dive for charity

2011-06-02T10:22:00.004+01:00

We're helping raise money for cancer research by doing a sky dive. We would love your support and are currently selling raffle tickets in the salon. For more information ask at reception or call shrewsbury 363492

Help celebrate 40 Years in Hairdressing - 1971 - 2011

2011-05-10T12:47:00.006+01:00

We're rolling back to the 1970's prices on selected dates to help celebrate 40 years in hairdressing this year.

Above Photo From Left: Lucie, Stecy, George, Anna, Jo..

K2 The Salon (previously Cameo) are celebrating 40 years in business this year.

As part of the celebrations each month for every client who books a full priced technical service ( ie colour, perm, chemical straightener), they will receive their cut or blow dry at the prices charged in the 1970's when the salon first opened.

Cut and blow dry.................................... £2.50
Restyle............................................... £3.50
Blow dry............................................. £1.75
Gent wet cut ....................................... £1.00
Gents restyle ....................................... £2.00

The next dates for Shrewsbury and Newtown are:-

Shrewsbury:

Monday 8^th August,

Tuesday 13^th September,

Wednesday 12^th October,

Thursday 3^rd November.

Newtown Powys:

Wednesday 10^th August,

Thursday 15^th September,

Tuesday 18^th October,

Wednesday 9^th November

Salon and Staff turn 40

2011-04-23T17:11:00.003+01:00

K2 the Salon in the Darwin Shopping Centre Shrewsbury are celebrating 40 years as two members of staff also turned 40 . Seen below birthday girls Jo Stephens & Del Cottle. Shropshire Star 20/04/ 11

2011 PHOTO SHOOT in Manchester

2011-02-28T19:22:00.005Z

K2 the Salons Hair Stylists Amy, Anna, Terri on a recent photo shoot at the Wella studios in Manchester on Sunday 27th Feb 2011

Star of the future - HJi

2010-12-17T11:28:00.004Z

Can you spot our Stylist – in HJi magazine this month at the clothes show live, young hairdresser of the year final

Sure Care - fund raiser thank you letter

2010-12-17T11:17:00.000Z

Thank you letter : http://www.surecareshropshire.co.uk/

Fully accredited as a domicilary care provider in Shrosphire : Sure Care

We would very much like to thank yourselves for the donation you gave as part of our campaign to rasie money for our nominated charities.

Our first event took place on 25^th November and we raised a staggering £761.60, So again thank you for your contribution

Yours Faithfully

David Warwick

Young Hairdresser of the Year Finalist 2010

2010-12-05T20:08:00.006Z

CHMB www.shrewsburychronicle.com

Finalist K2 the Salons Stylist on stage and on the big screen above.

"A Young hairdresser beat off stiff competition to take part in a national hairdresser of the year challenge at the prestigious Clothes Show Live. A stylist who works at K2 the Salon in the Darwin Centre, appeared at the annual show in Birmingham to vie for the accolade and said the experience was fantastic. "I’ve only been doing hairdressing for a year and was really pleased to be nominated for the title. We had to recreate a look on stage and one of the judges was Jamie Stevens, the celebrity hairdresser of the year. Unfortunately I didn’t win but the experience was great and I hope to do better next year,” she added. "It is the third year running that the salon has entered succesfully someone in this competition." Shrewsbury Chronicle

Young Hairdresser of the Year Finalists Photos 2010

2010-11-26T19:08:00.007Z

20 finalists chosen for Young Hairdresser of the Year 2010 including K2 The Salons Stylist !

Young Hairdresser of the Year Finalists Photos

November 25, 2010 6:18 PM

The standard of entries to this year's The Clothes Show Live Young Hairdresser of the Year, sponsored by HJi in association with Your Hair magazine was higher than ever.

After much deliberation by the judges these 20 images were selected as the finalists.

The finalists will now have 45 minutes to recreate these stunning hairstyles at the live final at the Clothes Show Live, at the NEC on December 5." from http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/2010/11/young-hairdresser-of-the-year-6.html

BBC - Children in Need 2010 - Fundraising

2010-11-21T16:15:00.003Z

Staff from K2 the Salon in the Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury, dressed as rock chicks for children in need: Shropshire Star

Hair Salon rasies £650 for the Wales Air Ambulance

2010-10-22T10:33:00.003+01:00

In the CountyTimes 22/10/10 Jo, Gemma, Kayleigh, Owain, Terri, & Casey above pictured raised £650 for air_ambulance

Raising money for the Welsh Air Ambulance

2010-09-12T10:54:00.002+01:00

K2 the Salon Team raising money for the Wales Air Ambulance in Bear Lanes Shopping Centre in Newtown, Powys.

Lingen Davies Cancer Relief

2010-09-08T14:36:00.008+01:00

Above Photo: Amy, Terri, Owain, George & Kim

"K2 The Salon raised £300 at the Shrewsbury Flower Show"

Charity Event in Newtown Powys : Sat 11th Sept

2010-09-01T12:02:00.003+01:00

In aid of the Welsh Air Ambulance (http://www.walesairambulance.com/ ). Get your hair cut and styled on the Saturday 11am 2pm for donations to the Welsh Air Ambulance. For more details call 01686624700 or email newtown@k2thesalon.co.uk

First 10 people to donate receive goody bags

Diamond Juiblee Appeal: Age Concern

2010-08-21T17:08:00.001+01:00

Above reads...

The Headmaster’s House, Ellesmere College, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY13 9BE

7^th August 2010

Dear Jo

On Behalf of age concern Shropshire telford and Wrekin, I would like to thank you for your very generous raffle prizes in support of our Diamond Jubilee Appeal.

As well as providing much needed funds for our charity, I know that these prizes will be greatly appreciated be the lucky winners who i’m sure will enjoy having their hair treatments.

With best wishes,

Diamond Juiblee Appeal Commitee

Age Concern Charity: http://www.ageconcernshropshireandtelford.org.uk/live/welcome.asp?id=123

PRESS RELEASE - Firms Promote Busineses together

2010-08-19T14:59:00.003+01:00

"Firms Promote businesses together

Two Shrewsbury businesses are to launch a campaign to provide incentives and unique offers to customers.

Eden Lounge nightclub in castle Foregate, and K2 The Salon in the Darwin Shopping Centre, will be launching a range of loyalty cards, drinks & beauty treatment vouchers at the start of September.

The promotion will also see regular competitions and prize draws as well as a series of events including charity fashion shows. Jo Stephens, Director and Salon manager at K2 THE SALON, said they were excited to be teaming up with another Shrewsbury business to work together and boost sales.

She said: “this is the first time we have embarked on this sort of venture and we’re quite excited by the prospect. “All the staff at the salon have enjoyed evenings out at Eden so I can confidently recommend the club to clients.

“Having previously worked on fashion shows and in conjunction with either a local clothes store or designer, Eden would provide the venue and K2thesalon would be able to do hair styling for a series of charity fundraising events throughout the year.”

“we are looking forward to a long affiliation with Eden.”

Stelios Kakkindiris, owner of Eden said: “ Affiliate marketing is an effective way of promoting businesses that complement each other.”

Shropshire Star 18.08.10

Shrewsbury Flower Show 2010

2010-08-16T17:58:00.003+01:00

Shropshire Star: 16th Aug 2010: K2 Stylist Anna Clinton cutting hair in aid of Lingen Davies Charity

Raising Money for "Lingen Davies Cancer Relief Fund" at the Shrewsbury Flower Show

2010-08-14T20:00:00.007+01:00

K2 stylists Owain, Anna, Georgina & Lucie (pictured below) have been raising money for the Lingen Davies Cancer Relief Fund at the Shrewsbury Flower Show 13^th/14^th August 2010. -

They were cutting & styling hair for donations and raised over £300 for the local charity which helps local people with cancer. Registered Charity Number 509649

Sassoon Master Class 2010

2010-08-02T11:06:00.001+01:00

K2 the salon hair stylists Terri, Lucie, Anna & Georgina atended a Sassoon Masterclass for colouring and cutting at the Sassoon academy in London on Aug 1st

REGIONAL FINAL: WELLA TREND VISION 2010

2010-05-25T21:00:00.001+01:00

Below Philip, Jo and the K2 team show their support for K2 The Salon comeptitors Anna Clinton & Amy Owen at the Wella Trend Vision regional final held in Birmingham on the 24th May 2010

above K2 stylist Anna Clintons model on stage at the Wella Trend Vision 2010 in Aston Villa, Birmingham

Stylists win place in finals

2010-05-14T11:19:00.003+01:00

Pair Competing for top industry contest title

Two Shrewsbury hair stylists have reached the regional finals of a top hairdressing competition.

Anna Clinton and Amy Owen who are both based at K2 The Salon in the Darwin Shopping Centre in the town have secured their place in the regional heats in the young talent and colour categories in the Wella Professionals Trend Vision Award 2010.

Attracted

It means the pair have been recognised as being the best hair stylists and colourists in the region.
This year's awards attracted 800 entries.
The pair will attend the regional heats at Aston Villa's football ground - Villa Park - this month.

If either wins at the final they will compete with 36 hairdressers at the Wella Profesionals Trend Vision UK final in London. The awards were created to acknowledge the industry's most skilled hair stylists and colourists.

The competition focuses on all aspects of hair styling and colouring abd the regional heats are judged by world- leading hairstylists and magazine editors.

In a joint statement the girls said they were delighted to have got to this stage of the contest.

"we're so proud to have reached the final of such a prestigious competition, " they said.

"We've always had a huge passion for hair and we are very excited about taking part and competing against the best hairdressers in the country."

Shropshire Star: John Kirk: Thursday 13/05/2010

Sassoon Spring / Summer 2010 Collection Experience "Futuricity"

2010-04-26T21:57:00.005+01:00

Stylists traveled to the Wella Professionals World Studios to view a “look and learn” seminar where they had the opportunity to ask the Vidal Sassoon Creative Team questions about the collection and sassoon products. They all received a step by step brochure detailing the cut and colour techniques used

They look forward to sharing their new gained knowledge with the rest of the team.

Regional Finals: Wella Trend Vision Award 2010

2010-04-15T20:57:00.006+01:00

Amy and Anna have successfully reached the regional heats of the annual national trend vision competition 2010. The regional final will be held in Birmingham on Monday 24th May 2010.

We are all behind them and wish them every success !

Fashion Show Darwin Centre Shrewsbury

2010-03-27T16:03:00.006Z

K2 the Salon styled the hair for the Fashion Show today. The stylists kept the hair looking natural but created masses of volume & masses of bountiful waves & curls. The team believes the bigger the better! To create these looks K2 have used the new Sebastian range of products which can be purchased from the salon.

If you like the volume created by the team today, just pop in to K2 The Salon for your free detailed consultation!

ABOVE: Junior Stylist Joseph handing out balloons at the Fashion Show today

Anna Clinton: Nations Favourite Hairdresser 2010 Semi Final

2010-03-19T09:53:00.004Z

Shrosphire Star Thursday, March 18 2010

"Town stylist has designs on top prize

A Shropshire stylist could be crowned the nation's favourite hairdresser after making the semi-final of a national competition.

Anna Clinton 27, a stylist at K2 THE SALON in the Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury, has made teh cut in the competition run by head and shoulders shampoo. If she wins, she will be given £2000."

Anna, of Belle Vue said she was delighted to have reached the semi-final and hoped her customers will vote for her. To vote for Anna visit http://tinyurl.com/yhkek9z "

SPARKS: The Children's Medical Research Charity

2010-03-19T09:41:00.004Z

Thank you card from Sparks "the children's medical research charity"

"Thank you so much for your support of the Sparks Ball on 13th March. It was a great success and in total we raised £2252.20 on the night. (although money is still coming in!)

If you would like to see information about the work of sparks go to http://www.sparks.org.uk/ and to see the record of the money raised at the ball go to www.justgiving.com/victoriabrierly after 20th March.

Gill"

Creative HEAD's exclusive preview - Sassoon

2010-03-01T21:09:00.000Z

Preview of Sassoon's autumn/winter 2010 collection

Artistic Director Hayley Millington went to the sassoon academy in London to see the latest techniques in colouring and cutting from Sassoon. She came back full of creative inspiration which she has shared with the K2 team.

Photo Shoot - Wella Studios Manchester

2010-02-28T21:20:00.001Z

Anna Clinton, Amy Owen, Philip Minton, Georgina Hughes & Becky Griffiths went to the Wella Studios in Manchester for a professional photo shoot with Photogrpaher Jim Crone & makeup artist Carol Wilson.

Clubstar Hair Show Shrewsbury

2010-02-03T23:35:00.003Z

ClubStar workshop / hairshow at the Gateway Shrewsbury Themed around Channel 4’s 10 years Younger.

On trend colour and cutting presented in catwalk style!

Clubstar is a progression of the Fellowship for British Hairdressing long standing commitment to supporting future talent. Clubstar aims to give 17-22 year old hair professionals an opportunity to meet, share ideas and develop their creativity.

Happy New Year 2010

2009-12-31T04:00:00.003Z

To clients old & new we wish you a very happy 2010

Mrs Santa

2009-12-24T18:59:00.001Z

Stylists celebrated Christmas by dressing up as Santa Claus today - hohoho MERRY CHRISTMAS :)

above Gemma Bradley & Georgina Hughes 23/12/09

Radio Shropshire Clip – Jim Hawkins in the Morning

2009-12-18T18:46:00.003Z

Jo & Anna met Jim Hawkins. Above clip taken from Jim Hawkins in the morning Radio Shropshire 18/12/09.

Christmas Party 2009

2009-12-12T19:08:00.000Z

The K2 team enjoy their Christmas meal in the The Armoury Shrewsbury 12/12/09

Severn Hospice & Berriew Football Club

2009-12-11T13:58:00.000Z

K2thesalon supports local charities, below is a letter from Berriew Football Club...

On behalf of Berriew Football Club, I'd like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you for supporting our recent Ladies Luncheon & Auction in aid of the Football Club and the Severn Hospice....

Young Hairdresser of the Year 2009 - Gok Wan

2009-12-06T19:20:00.000Z

Anna Clinton on stage with Gok Wan for Young Hairdresser of the year awards 2009.

Age Concern Shropshire Telford & Wrekin

2009-12-01T09:10:00.000Z

K2 the Salon & coffee shop supports AGE CONCERN. Age Concern Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is a local charity which works tirelessly to make life better for older people in the county of Shropshire..... read more at

http://ageconcernshropshireandtelford.org.uk/live/welcome.asp?id=123 Above letter reads:

Dear Jo

On behalf of age concern (Shropshire Telford & Wrekin), I would like to thank you very much for your generous donation of a prize for the raffle which is to be held at the beginning of December at our volunteers Christmas Lunch.

As well as helping raise much- needed funds for our charity, the raffle is greatly appreciated by the hundreds of volunteers who attend this event, and is a way of saying thank you to them for the hard work which is freely given by them every year throughout the area.

We are extremely grateful for your support, and would like to wish you a happy and successful Christmas season.

With best wishes,

Your sincerely

Anne Wignall

Young Hairdresser of the Year 09 Finalists' Photos

2009-11-15T15:48:00.003Z

The finalists (which include ANNA CLINTON from K2THESALON Shrewsbury) of the Clothes Show Live Young Hairdresser of the Year, presented by HJi and supported by Your Hair magazine have been chosen.

Some of the brightest names in the hair industry narrowed down the hundreds of entries to the final 20.

The finalists will now recreates their looks in the live final at the Clothes Show Live at the Birmingham NEC, on 6 December.

info from HJI... http://www.facebook.com/notes.php?id=75624825920#/note.php?note_id=174688271133

Baby Taylor :)

2009-11-05T20:33:00.005Z

Congratulations from all the K2 team to stylist Sian on the birth of her baby son Taylor

What does hair play in the dictionary of dreams?

2009-11-04T18:39:00.003Z

Click on image to enlarge

In your dreams

Deciphering what they mean

Dream are windows into our inner world, psychic manifestations of our deepest emotions and darkest fears. Its no wonder that psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud called dreams “the royal road to understanding of ourselves and our preoccupations.

What does hair play in the dictionary of dreams?

If you dream your hair is knotted up and tangled it means that you feel uncertainty, there is an aspect of your life that you think is a little confused and literally needs straightening out.

If you dream of having your haircut, interpreters of dreams tell you that you feel that your energy is ebbing away, that someone, somewhere is stopping you saying what you want to say. Who is cutting your hair in the dream? That might give a clue as to who you feel is being censorious. Or it could mean that you are trying to literally cut something out of your life so as to rebuild and reshape it anew….

Hair by 'K2 The Salon' in National Magazine

2009-10-24T18:56:00.011+01:00

This page, clockwise from top left: Anna Clinton & Hayley Millington, K2 The Salon Shrewsbury, for Clynol …

Hair Ideas August 2009 issue 68

Good Luck Ben – You will be missed!

2009-10-17T13:17:00.001+01:00

BEN COLLIERS last day today ... he’s off to the RAF . We would like to wish him ALL the best in his future career - also watch out for his band “RIVERLIGHTS”

FACE OFF competition 2009/10

2009-10-13T16:31:00.009+01:00

Amy Owens entry from hundreds, to the American CREW FACE OFF competition, was selected and is now being exhibited in Manchester at the Urbis Exhibition Centre. She also has the chance of winning some amazing prizes and will be attending the finalist party & cat walk show.

WELL DONE Amy Owen

American CREW FACE OFF is a competition showcasing men and men’s grooming. they are looking for a blend of modern hair and looks, with a simple yet progressive fashion focused edge. Models, photography and overall aesthetic should reflect the man of today…

Hair Models Required MALE/ FEMALE

2009-10-07T11:28:00.000+01:00

Hair Model Required Shrewsbury

cut style blow wave

semi permanent colour permanent colour

half head foils full head foils

males_females

make appointment by calling

01743 357645

prices by quotation.

persons under 16 require parental consent

all services are supervised by qualified trainers & educators.

christmas 2009 opening times

2009-10-05T18:11:00.007+01:00

Seasonal Opening Times Shrewsbury - book now

christmas eve:- 8.30 - 2.30

christmas day:- closed

boxing day:- closed

sunday 27th:- closed

monday 28th:- 10.00 - 4.00

tuesday 29th:- 9.00 - 5.00

new year's eve: - 8.30 - 4.00

new year's day:- closed

Normal Opening Times from 2nd January

the NEW coffee shop menu

2009-10-01T14:49:00.001+01:00

the coffee shop is open to everyone...

... pop in and try our local coffee and freshly made food.

Ryan & Vicky in the Morning,

2009-09-30T18:56:00.007+01:00

Ryan & Vicky in the morning from beacon radio asked if we would teach them hairdressing! We invited them to the salon and you can see them here washing & styling hair...

Autumn/ Winter Fashion Show 2009

2009-09-28T20:29:00.005+01:00

K2 stylists Hayley (left) and Anna (right) styling hair at the Autumn/ Winter Fashion Show 2009 in the Darwin Shopping Centre Shrewsbury.

HAIR BY AMY OWEN

2009-09-20T23:10:00.003+01:00

HAIR BY Amy Owen Photos by Ben Stickley at K2 THE SALON

WIN £500. Fashion Show Saturday - Darwin Centre Shrewsbury

2009-09-16T17:50:00.002+01:00

Fashion Show Saturday 26th September 11am, 1pm & 3pm on lower level Darwin Centre Shrewsbury

win £500: Face of Shrewsbury Shopping...

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER

2009-09-15T15:04:00.004+01:00

K2 The Salon is NOW on twitter > http://twitter.com/K2THESALON <

Follow "K2THESALON" on twitter today and if you send us a message stating this blog post, we’ll send you an exclusive twitter voucher (terms and conditions apply, not to be used with any other offer, limited time only.)

jobs at k2thesalon

2009-09-11T10:22:00.005+01:00

Experienced Hair Stylist NEWTOWN POWYS (Ideal candidate will have at least 3 years experience.). Please email your CV to careers@k2theslaon.co.uk

Train in a top salon: Apprenticeship NVQ 1/ 2: For more information or to apply for a job at K2 THE SALON please send an e-mail to careers@K2theSalon.co.uk

Or call JO on 01743 363 492 / 01686 624700

casey and lucie ~~ * top 3

2009-09-09T20:26:00.003+01:00

2 of our finest trainee hairdressers came in the top 3 of this years "employer engagement event" held by Wolverhampton College in August 2009.

2nd place: below Casey Reynolds (17) of Newtown

3rd place: below Lucie Ainge (17) of Shrewsbury

Both trainee stylists are currently completing their apprenticeships with K2 the Salon. The final was held at the Park House Hotel Shifnal on 3rd August 2009.

They both show a lot of promise and we wish them all the best for their future careers – WELL DONE!

Happy Birthday to a top stylist

2009-09-03T14:57:00.001+01:00

Happy Birthday Amy – hope you’re having a lovely day.

Mary, Phil , Jo and all the K2 team

Apprenticeship: Hair Stylist Shrewsbury

2009-09-02T12:49:00.000+01:00

Getting paid while you learn might sound too good to be true – but as an apprentice you really do get the best of both worlds

If you are interested in becoming a hairdresser talk to Jo

(01743) 363 492

Or e-mail

careers@k2thesalon.co.uk

"She stoops to Conquer"

2009-08-19T22:25:00.002+01:00

K2 the salon stylist Anna Clinton styled the hair for the play "She stoops to Conquer"

Performed at Theatre Severn – 13/ 14/ 15 August 2009

www.shripshiredramacompany.co.uk

Theatre Program

Picture above from “she stoops to conquer”
Drak hair – Joanna Purslow (Miss Kate Hardcastle)
Light Hair – Angela Beechey (Miss Constance Neville)

She stoops to conquer

Shropshire Drama Company

“This play has everything – romance and intrigue, drinking and dancing, jewel thieves and some rather dubious fashion advice. Everything takes place during one night, an evening where if love is to conquer all, it will need a good map….

Our grateful thanks are extended to ….Jo Stephens and her team and K2 the salon…”

Flower Show Special at K2 the Coffee Shop Shrewsbury

2009-08-12T18:01:00.001+01:00

Visit K2 Shrewsbury and take advantage of this great offer

Congratulations to K2 Trainee Stylists

2009-07-21T15:22:00.006+01:00

Lucy Ainge of K2 Shrewsbury and
Casey Reynolds of K2 Newtown have
both reached the finals of the blow drying section for employer engagement 2009 event.

Both trainee stylists are currently completing their modern apprenticeships with K2 the Salon. The final will be held at the Park House Hotel Shifnal on 3rd August 2009 and we wish them the best of luck :).

If you would like to join our K2 team then please send your CV to careers@k2theSalon.co.uk

I want to train as a hairdresser - Apprenticeship NVQ 1/ 2 at K2 THE SALON

2009-07-15T12:12:00.001+01:00

Train in a top salon: Apprenticeship NVQ 1/ 2 - FULL TIME.

We currently have a vacancy in our Shrewsbury Salon which would be ideal for a school leaver

K2 the salon
Unit33 Darwin Centre
Shrewsbury
SY1 1PL

For more information or to apply for a job at K2 THE SALON please send an e-mail to careers@K2theSalon.co.uk

Or call JO on 01743 363 492

Blast from the past - 1990's

2009-07-12T12:31:00.012+01:00

Hayley Millington, now ART DIRECTOR at 'K2 the salon' and more recently reached the finals of the Wella Trend Vision Awards 2009, talks about her modern apprenticeship in an information pack created by the careers service and distributed to year 11s in the 1990s .

cameo owned by Philip Minton is now known as K2 the Salon

"When I was about 13 -14 I knew that hairdressing was what i wanted to do, and got a saturday job at Cameo.
I first heard about Modern Apprenterships on school work experience. Someone from the careers branch came to the school and checked what we needed and i went from there.
I left school, Cameo took me on and I started going to college one day a week. I'd recommend the Modern Apprenticeship - if you ever want to get your own salon and be able to train apprentices and assess them, or work in college, training to be a beautician next."

call Jo 01743 363 492 for more info or e-mail careers@K2theSalon.co.uk

Fearless Hair Fashion

2009-06-18T12:55:00.003+01:00

We are now selling a new range of Sebastian products, Ask your stylist for a free Sebastian consultation and they advise a tailor made product list just for you.

Hayleys model centre at the Wella finals

2009-05-27T17:22:00.003+01:00

K2 stylist Hayley Millingtons' model is seen above centre at the Wella reginonal finals

Hayley has designs on hair styling title

2009-05-25T22:32:00.005+01:00

"A creative town hair and make up artist has taken the first steps on her way to international success after wowing judges of a style competition with her techniques.

Hayley Millington, art director at K2 Salon in the Darwin Shopping Centre, was put through to the regional stages of the colour category of the Wella Trend Vision completion 2009 after her make up and hair combinations were seen by judges earlier this year.

Hayley has works at the salon for around 19 years and said she was delighted to make it to the regional heats where she has to recreate her original look on a mode in front of judges, as well as having to perform in an evening fashion show.

Judgement Day

She will take part in the Midlands regional heat at Chesford Grange in Kenilworth on May 26, which is one of four heats to be held across the country during the month.

She said if she made it through this live judgement day representing the Midlands, she could be put through to the national and then possibly the international stages.

Hayley, 34 said: “I’m very pleased about getting though to the regional heats, there were obviously so many applicants and it just gives me a chance to show off my creative talents and hopefully get as far as I can.” Shopshire Star 13/05/09

~ Good Luck Hayley! ~

WELLA TREND VISION AWARD 09

2009-04-23T14:55:00.003+01:00

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO HAYLEY MILLINGTON WHO HAS REACHED THE REGIONAL HEATS OF THE ANUAL TREND VISION COMPETION. HAYLEYS CREATIVE AMBITION HAS ENABLED HER TO SAIL THROUGH THE FIRST STAGE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC HEATS TO THE NEXT STAGE OF REGIONAL HEATS.

WE WOULD ALL LIKE TO WISH HER THE BEST OF LUCK FOR MAY 26TH!

hoping to be a cut above in BBC TV show

2009-03-21T19:03:00.004Z

"Shrosphire Star Saturday March 21, 2009

SIAN HOPING TO BE A CUT ABOVE IN TV SHOW.

A hairdresser from Shrewsbury is hoping to make it through to the finals of a TV talent show to compete against some of the most gifted young people in the country.
Sian Castree has made it through to the auditions for the BBC Young Talent of the Year award after submitting an entry form to competition organisers.
The 18 year old, of Castlefields Shrewsbury, works in K2 salon in Shrewsbury’s Darwin Centre.
She will travel to Manchester on Sunday as she battles it out with other young people to make it through to the next stage of the contest.
The competition is open to Hairdressers, chefs, mechanics and butchers from across the UK. Sian said she would be delighted if she made it through to the TV stage of the competition.
The former Wakeman School pupil said: “I have worked for K2 since I was 13 working at weekends and I did a one-year apprenticeship after leaving school before becoming a fully qualified stylist.
“A lot of us between 16 and 25 years of age who work at the salon applied for the competition and I got through to the auditions.”
“ I described how I really enjoyed hairdressing and said that I thought I could be an inspiration to other young hairdressers if I won.”
Sian said she was nervous ahead of the auditions but said she was also looking forward to the experience.
Staff at the K2 salon have also given the teenager their support with boss Jo Stephens set to accompany Sian on Sunday.”"

Good Luck Sian!

7 Studio Photo Shoot

2009-03-14T11:05:00.004Z

ANNA STYLING THE HAIR AT A PHOTO SHOOT AT 7 STUDIOS FOR DIRTY PRETTY LUXURY RECYCLED FASHION.

Links: http://www.7studios.co.uk/ http://www.dirtypretty.co.uk/

Comic Relief

2009-03-13T14:35:00.002Z

The Girls At K2 The Salon are supporting Comic Relief by doing a Sponsered leg wax and head shave. They also showed there support for Comic Relief by buying t-shirts in which £5 goes towards the charity.

Trip to Wella Studios Prague

2009-03-12T11:58:00.005Z

Becky and Sian recently visited the Wella Studio in Prague for a working holiday. Becky said, "it was a great experience and I learnt a lot." Sian said, " I can't wait to go back it was a cultural experience."

Competition Photos

2009-02-12T15:35:00.004Z

Photos by Ben and Sian from the Wolverhampton photoshoot.

2008-12-18T12:32:00.003Z

Clothes Show Live

2008-12-09T11:36:00.003Z

A Shrewsbury hairdresser could be crowned Young Hairdresser of the Year after she was chosen as a finalist out of a thousand other hopefulls to show of thier skills at the Clothes Show Live.
Anna Clinton, hair stylist at K2 Hair salon in the Darwin shopping centre, will have to perform in front of top judges in the hair industry on Sunday.
The fashion event takes place at the Birmingham NEC with competition judge Andew Barton, celebrity hairstylist from television programme ten years younger.
To get her place amoung 20 finalists, the 26-year old had ti submit a colour photo reflecting current commercial trends.
She then has to recreate her look on stage and if she is crowned the winner, she will recieve 1,000 and her creation will be on the front cover of hairdressers journal international and your hair magazines.
Anna, of Belle Vue, submitted a photo graph taken during a shoot she was chosen to do in London.
She said: " I have to do a model's hair on stage and it's judged by top hairdressers. Then i will find out if i've won and go up on the mainstage of the catwalk.
Anna said she had never been to the clothes show live before.
She added: "i'm mega pleased. I just love the job - getting to know different people and trying various different styles and changing the way people look."

Clothes Show Live Young Hairdresser of the Year Finalists

2008-12-01T19:05:00.005Z

Stylist ANNA CLINTON from K2 THE SALON is one of twenty very talented young hairdressers - all under the age of 30 which have been selected as the finalists of the Clothes Show Live Young Hairdresser of the Year Competition, presented by Hairdressers Journal Interactive and supported by Your Hair Magazine.... read more: http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2008/11/young-hairdresser-of-the-year-2.html

Young Hairdresser of the Year 2008

2008-11-15T17:09:00.005Z

K2s very own stylist Anna Clinton has successfully made it into this years final for “Young Hairdresser of the year award”.

Entrants submited a colour photograph of a look that reflects current commercial trends. From these entrants 20 lucky finalists were picked. Anna and the 19 other finalists will recreate this look at this years Clothes Show Live. One lucky winner will receive £1,000 prize money and their creation will go on the front cover of Hairdressers Journal International and Your Hair magazines.

Congratulations Anna - we wish you the best of luck!

Congratulations Jo

2008-09-28T14:17:00.004+01:00

Jo Stephens has recently achieved 100% in her 'cosmetic make up' module which is part of her beauty course at Radbrook College.

London Fashion Shoot

2008-09-04T13:15:00.004+01:00

These are the photographs from the London fashion shoot. Hayley and Anna are very happy with the overall looks that they created, and just can't wait to go on the next big fashion shoot!

Macmillan Charity Chest Wax

2008-09-03T16:21:00.002+01:00

'To the staff at K2. A note to say thankyou for supporting our fundraising event in aid of Macmillan Cancer, on Friday the 18th of July. The waxing of our two managers from the Somerfields store we have raised over £300. Many thanks to Sian and Jenny.'

London Photoshoot

2008-07-17T15:13:00.001+01:00

Stylists get to create a photo-shoot

"Two Shrewsbury hair stylists were given the chance to create their own photo- shoot in London.
Anna Clinton and Hayley Millington from K2 The Salon in the town’s Darwin Shopping Centre, were helped by fashion industry experts to create a new look.
Anna and Hayley designed their own hairstyles, while a team of experts worked their magic on clothes, make- up and photography.
They said: “Doing our own photo-shoot was just amazing.
“We were a bit nervous to start with but once we got into it we loved every minute. It was fantastic to see all our inspiration come together on the day and watching the experts at work was a brilliant experience.”
Award wiining photographer John Rawson took the pictures for the girls.
He said: “I couldn’t believe it was their first shoot. They were so professional and created amazing hair which is key to a gorgeous shot.” "

Shropshire Star 16/07/08

Kameo and K2 Merger

2008-06-12T15:35:00.000+01:00

K2 The Salon is looking forward to the stylists from Kameo Salon joining them on the 23/06/08 In the darwin centre premises. This expansion means we are now able to open longer hours

Mon 9 - 4.30
Tues 9 - 5pm
Weds 9 - 7 (later in dec)
Thur 8.30 - 6
Fri 8.30 - 5.30
Sat 8.30 - 5.00

All our stylists are flexible so if you need an earlier or later appointment please phone and ask.

How to Find Us...

2008-06-12T13:17:00.000+01:00

K2 the salon & coffee shop is located on the middle level of the Darwin Shopping centre Shrewsbury as shown on the map below. For more information please call 01743 357645.

click on the image above to enlarge

shoot to win

2008-06-03T12:58:00.002+01:00

These are the finished shots from the styles created last month in London by Hayley and Anna. They worked closely with top celebrity photographer John Rawson + our model was selected from the prestigious Storm modeling agency.

Coffee Shop

2008-05-20T10:47:00.000+01:00

Why not pop in & try one of new summer specials? We have also just started a new coffee shop loyalty card scheme with loads of great benifits! Ask staff for details.

Coming Soon

2008-05-15T11:38:00.001+01:00

Anna + Hayley have recently worked on a photo shoot near Oxford Street in London. Using top models from the prestigious storm agency. They said, "Thanks Philip and Jo, this was a great opportunity and we can't wait to see the finished result in the 'Hairdressers Journal'. We had a fantastic day."

(Professional photos published on this site as soon as we receive them.)

These are some of the photos Anna took on the day herself

Wig advice

2008-05-03T23:53:00.001+01:00

K2 the salon offer advice on wig purchases and customise them for the look you want. Philip and K2 recognise that cutting wigs is a specialist skill and with over 30 years hairdressing experience Philip has customised many wigs and helped women over the years who have suffered from hair loss.

Please contact Philip or Jo for more information.

Book now at K2 the Salon for your free consultation.

>>>> www.k2thesalon.co.uk/booking

Macmillan cancer support

2008-04-26T17:12:00.000+01:00

Pride of Shrewsbury (PRESS RELEASE)

2008-03-14T02:00:00.001Z

A town salon which shares its name with a famous mountain is celebrating reaching new heights of its own.

K2 the salon in Shrewsbury’s Darwin Centre, was recently shortlisted for three national awards. This is the first time the salon has entered and bosses say it is a great achievement as the Clynol Creative and Business awards are aimed at recognising the best UK hairdressing....

salon business awards

2008-02-29T19:56:00.002Z

Narrowed down from hundreds of entries from around the country, above Sian Castree, Jo Stephens & Gemma Williams with their certificates.

Shortlist - Salon Awards

2008-02-08T21:45:00.001Z

"An esteemed panel of judges have narrowed down hundreds of entries from around the country to produce the shortlist for this year's Awards. The judges, including Schwarzkopf national technical manager Mark Todd, Indola technical manager Shane Meadows, and hairdressers Ross Taylor of Falltricks and Anne Veck of Anne Veck Hair, gathered at Clynol’s London Academy on Monday 14th January to set about the difficult task.Speaking about the high standard of entries, marketing specialist and fellow judge Jenny Paul said: "Young Stylist of the Year was very challenging to judge, it’s so refreshing to have a new category like this, and great for salons who don’t normally get involved with photography. "Very encouraging. I love judging these awards, Clynol accounts are so free-thinking – I love it, it’s right out of the box!"The winners will be announced in March when there are some top prizes including trophies, cash prizes and tickets to major events such as the British Hairdressing Awards and the British Hairdressing Business Awards up for grabs." HJi

Shortlist

Creative Image

Rochelle Durose, Escape
Michael Lewis and Katrina Ashton, Headlines Elite
Katrina Ashton, Headlines Elite
Gemma Williams, K2 The Salon
Danni Kidd, En Route Hair and BeautyBen Loy, Headlines UK

Young Talent

Sian Castree, K2 The Salon
Leanna Steele, Hair FX
Kirsty Hart, The Hair Gallery
Gerard Doherty, Shek Hair Group
Cara Lambie, J Quinn @ HeadlinesAmy Roberts, The Hair Spa

Salon Website of the Year

SOTA
Spargo
Minskys
K2 The Salon
Headlines UK
Gillis Rowland

Good luck and fingers crossed for K2 the salon.co.uk, Sian Castree & Gemma Williams :) x

Congratulations! (business awards 07/08)

2008-01-21T15:59:00.001Z

Well done Gemma Williams and Sian Castree for reaching the finals of this years business awards.

Also k2thesalon.co.uk short-listed for website of the year!

Winners will be announced in February.

Anna and Trevor Sorbie (from the archives)

2008-01-12T18:39:00.000Z

K2 stylist Anna Clinton right together with Trevor Sorbie left (World Famous Celebrity hairdresser) presenting Anna with her hairdressing certificates.

The Best of Shrewsbury Award (press release)

2008-01-11T10:49:00.001Z

Printed in The Shropshire Star 10/01/08

"A Shrewsbury hair salon and coffee shop has won the first ever local business award organised by business and community website thebestof shrewsbury.

Winners of the ‘Best Health and Beauty Business’ award, as voted for by their customers through thebestof shrewsbury website, is K2 The Salon. Established in 2005 and located in the Darwin Centre their entry, which has been on thebestof shrewsbury for just over a year, has created a number of new clients.

Commenting on the award and the success of their thebestof entry, Jo Stephens director and salon manager at K2 The Salon, said: “Not only have we generated regular new customers to the salon but also people from outside the area who are visiting friends and relatives in Shrewsbury or looking to have their hair styled for a local wedding. With links from thebestof, we have recently launched our own website at http://www.k2thesalon.co.uk/ where customers can book appointments online.”

Each business has a dedicated web page including up to 400 words of text, photographs and full contact details, with links to their own website and email address on the www.thebestof.co.uk/shrewsbury. In addition, the site also provides a variety of free information covering local news, weather, events, education, essential services, arts and culture.

Andy Rao, director at thebestof shrewsbury said: “We launched the awards scheme with the aim of providing an opportunity for local businesses to increase their company profile and exposure in and around the area. Each month there will be a specific category for which they may be nominated. K2 The Salon is certainly one of the most popular; they received 61% of the votes which is a great achievement for the Jo and her team.”

He continued: “Voting has already started for the ‘Best Legal and Finance Business’ award and the winner will be announced in February. Over the next 12 months we will see awards for ‘Best Tradesman,’ Best Family Owned Business,’ as well as a number of others.”

Picture (left to right): Andy Rao, director thebestof shrewsbury presenting ‘Best Health and Beauty Business’ award to Jo Stephens, director and salon manager, K2 The Salon." Shropshire Star

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