MEET OUR TEAM
Hampstead
So, what’s Davide all about?
I am all about creating a comfortable environment for anyone in my chair. I am more than happy to chat away or happy to let you unwind and enjoy a moment of peace and quiet. Either way my Guest always comes first! I love to cut graphic, precise work; creating strong, yet wearable, shapes complimented with some beautiful Aveda colour. I love being able to take care of the full service from start to finish.
Davide
Our Italian Maestro, Davide is based in our Hampstead Salon. He has been with us 10 years now. Davide joined us as an Assistant and has very successfully worked his way up to Technical Director.
So, what’s Tracey all about?
I love sharing life experiences and keeping things chilled, I’m always following fashion and the latest trends so I can do what I do best and create effortless glam looks.
Tracey
Originally from North-West London, Tracey is a rarity - a real Londoner! Tracey’s been with us for 6 years, originally joining us as a stylist. Tracey’s now working as an accomplished Director, Aveda Texture Specialist & unofficial in-house Therapist.
So, what’s Steven all about?
I love to really take the time to listen to my guests, helping get them best version of themselves. I am passionate about being an all-rounder, over the last 20 years had the luxury of periods specialising in each area of my work and I love it all!
Steven
Hailing from Scotland’s third largest city, Aberdeen, Steven’s hugely experienced with 20 years hairdressing under his belt. He’s been with us for a year and has quickly become an integral part of our team, starting as a Senior Stylist, quickly being promoted to Director.
So, what’s Javier all about?
I Love bringing out my guest's natural beauty and making them feel amazing, really getting to know whoever is in my chair. Working with Aveda colour let us get me get creative and transform my guests look and confidence, finishing with glamorous styling.
Javier
Our charming resident Spaniard, Javier’s been in London for 6 years and with us the entire time! Having joined us as an assistant Javier’s now progressed up to Senior Stylist with great aplomb.
So, what’s Maia all about?
I am all about being open and honest, I love offering advice and really taking care of my guests, building relationships with warmth and approachability building trust and confidence. I am all about Blondes! I love the rewarding feeling of lifting hair while to get that perfect blonde while maintaining the guest’s hair condition.
Maia
Originally from Russia, Maia’s spent time studying in Iceland before heading to London 12 years ago. Maia joined the team with an impressive set of skills, focusing on her impeccable colour work and styling.
So, what’s Gary all about?
Hair, I am a bit obsessed! What more can I say?
Gary
Our Founder Gary has a wealth of experience while maintaining a hunger to learn, Gary sets our highest standards and a notable example to all who have enjoyed time working with him. Gary’s attention to detail has gained him a great reputation in the industry as well as his Celebrity clientele.
So, what’s Ana Maria all about?
I’m all about making the guest in my chair really feel amazing, its such a powerful feeling knowing no matter what day they’ve had in that moment; I’ve helped to make them feel that way. This is hands down the most important part of my job! I love to push myself, especially with colour challenges, correcting colour you never believed could be. I’m a huge believer that colour effects our mood, behaviour and outlook on life, so it simply has to be right for you. That’s exactly why I’m here!
Ana Maria
Ana Maria has joined us with a decade of experience, working with Aveda for 8 years in West London, and has built up a loyal and regular clientele.
So, what’s Hiro all about?
I’m easy going and relaxed, I really enjoy meeting all the different people that find their way into my chair. Large parts of my career have been specialising in cutting, I love working everything from short sharp shapes to textured and detailed technical work. Although I've spent time specialising in cutting, I really enjoy being able to compliment my work with colour, I really like natural highlights especially beautiful natural blondes.
Hiro
Hiro moved to the UK 20 years ago from Nagoya, Japan to begin his Hairdressing career, his very first job here was with Gary and after spending time working for hugely respected industry icons like Mazella & Palmer he’s back!
So, what’s Holly all about?
I’m so pleased to be settling into life in London - such vibrant city with so many different interesting people. Getting the chance to get to know so many already and bringing a smile to their face creating beautiful colour is so much fun!
Holly
Hailing all the way from The Great Lake State, Holly is an experienced Aveda colourist, and since joining us in 2022 Holly’s taken huge strides to improve her already impressive skillset and build a busy column up in Hampstead.
So, what’s Maddy all about?
I’m passionate about our partnership with Aveda, working with a brand that you can be proud of makes all the difference, I love making sure all our guests enjoy an experience with us and not just a service.
Maddy
Maddy is our wonderful Salon Administrator, she works tirelessly to keep the salon atmosphere at its best come rain or shine. Famous for her warm welcomes and Texan charm Maddy’s always here to help.
So, what’s Preeti all about?
I aim to create a space where my clients can relax and de-stress. I believe that hair is the perfect accessory to any outfit and specialise in creating chic and timeless looks while prioritising the health of your hair. Come and see me if you're looking for natural-looking blondes or rich beautiful tones. I’m here to make you feel your most beautiful self.
Preeti
Joining us from all the way from Glasgow, Preeti is incredibly talented and experienced with 14 impressive years with Aveda behind her. Personable, funny and incredibly caring Preeti brings so much to the table, and after spending time travelling and qualifying as a personal trainer she’s raring to get stuck into life at Gary Ingham and we couldn’t be happier to have her!
So, what’s Max all about?
I enjoy bringing a unique and personal service to front of house for Gary Ingham Salons, where every client is looked after and leaves looking great, feeling great and really cared for.
Max
Max’s willingness to go the extra mile for guest and colleagues alike has no bounds. Setting the absolute gold standard in customer service and spending time across both of our salons Max is the familiar face in both our teams we all adore.
Primrose Hill
So, what’s Amy all about?
The favourite parts of my role are making my guests feel happy and welcome in our space as well as highlighting hair with our customisable Aveda colour, I Also really enjoy my cutting, especially working strong graphic shapes.
Amy
Our English Rose, Amy’s commitment to her guests and the team has no bounds, Amy joined us in 2016 as a Stylist, since then she has become the backbone of the team and Salon Manager.
So, what’s Maria all about?
I am passionate about being creative and bringing that into my day-to-day work, I really love interacting with all my guests and really enjoy creating something unique. My favourite thing to do is work with short hair, I love strong shapes and I really enjoy working on Gents hair. I also love finding interesting ways to work colour into my guests look whether short or long hair!
Maria
Our wonderful Maria has taken some well-deserved time off to spend with her new family, we all miss her terribly, but we hope to have her back brightening up the salon at some time in the new year.
So, what’s Edita all about?
I really enjoy being honest with my guests and sharing experiences of travel or parenting. I am a perfectionist so absolutely love precision work weather its colour or cutting I really enjoy the tiny details and creating that journey with my guests to get their hair exactly right!
Edita
Edita joined us an assistant 7 years ago with no hairdressing experience after studding a degree in Marketing in her home city of Vilnius, Lithuania. She completed her training in 2018 with remarkable success and an eye for detail beyond her experience. Edita’s now a busy Senior Stylist after taking a short break to become a Mum!
So, what’s Sam all about?
My focus is getting the best out of the people around me, whether that’s my Guest’s or our Team, I am passionate about us becoming the most sustainable Salon we can be. As a Stylist I really enjoy natural fuss-free hair, although I have a love of colour I really enjoy cutting too!
Sam
Sam our General Manager joined us in 2015, he has become our “Eco Champion” and a Green Libertine for Green Salon Collective helping us drive our business to become increasingly sustainable. Having worked with Aveda since 2006 Sam’s our Head of Colour Education and Technical Director.
So, what’s Ellie all about?
I’ve wanted to be a hairdresser for such a long time, being able to say I get to do it every day is amazing. I love learning and I literally learn something new every day whether it’s about hair or the person in my chair it’s something I’m really passionate about.
Ellie
I’ve wanted to be a hairdresser for such a long time, being able to say I get to do it every day is amazing. I love learning and I literally learn something new every day whether it’s about hair or the person in my chair it’s something I’m really passionate about.
So, what’s David all about?
I’m all about championing individuality, I love taking the time to really get to know our guests and being part of such a very special place!
David
David’s a mainstay in Primrose Hill. An author and accomplished artist, he’s always putting a bit of extra brightness & fun into our day. David’s warmth is known all through the neighbourhood and his fantastic sense of style rarely goes unnoticed.
