about us
What is your business?
North Laine Hair Company is a young, dynamic and creative hair salon in the heart of the busy and fashionable north laines in Brighton.
What makes the North Laine Hair Co unique to others?
I think it is the balance of quality, friendliness and value in a distinctively styled salon with a small team that cares and have a real passion for their work.
Who are the team?
North Laine Hair Company strives to offer the best to its customers and prides itself on employing the most talented stylists. Our team of four senior stylists have over 57 years experience and are highly skilled in all aspects of cutting and colouring. As a small high quality salon we do not operate a tiered price structure, all our stylists operate at the highest level and are part of a continual professional development (CPD) programme. The aim is to ensure the team is up to date with the latest techniques and skills so you are guaranteed an excellent result each visit.
Kate Henderson is the owner and manager as well as senior stylist. Kate has been in hairdressing since 14 when she began to gain experience on Saturdays whilst at school. After qualifying and establishing herself as a stylist in Sussex, Kate embarked on her ambition to travel the world as a stylist. She worked for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line enjoying travelling around the Caribbean and Americas while developing her skills for formal hair which she now uses to create the finest wedding hair styles.
Her ambition to work to the highest standards were realised when she joined Crystal Cruises in 2003, a company that has been recognised as the world’s best in luxury experience for an unprecedented 15 consecutive years. As assistant salon manager on the Serenity, the world’s finest cruise ship, Kate was responsible for a team that worked to the highest standards of hairdressing and customer service. Kate has used all of her skill, experience and knowledge in setting up the North Laine Hair Company.
Claire Tuke has been a stylist at this salon since qualifying in 2001 to level three NVQ. Claire developed her skills and a loyal client base before taking a sabbatical in 2005 to travel around Australia and North America with her partner. On her return Claire progressed to the position of senior stylist and is currently on maternity leave following the birth of her first child.
Manesh Solanki joined our team in March 2009 when he moved to Brighton and has quickly built a loyal client list. His technical ability is second to none having won prestigious hairdressing awards and worked on numerous major fashion shows and photo shoots with some of the best in hairdressing.
Manesh has nearly 20 years of experience since qualifying and has previously worked in top salons both in London (Bond St, Covent Garden and Sloane Square) and Bermuda. His incredible head massages alone are said to be worth a visit to Manesh!
Emma Colbey is the most recent addition to the team and after qualifying, started her career in a Gents barbers. It was here that she developed her skills in men’s hairdressing and also a passion for vintage style, glamour and motorbikes. Emma then worked at several artistic salons rising to the position of senior stylist and senior colour technician where she was a member of the artistic team who presented at Wella Studios, London.
Her dedication to learning and skill development has resulting in her achievement of not only a Master Colour Award but subsequently a Master Colour Expert Award (the highest qualification in hair colouring).
All our stylists are very passionate about hairdressing and enjoy the challenges and rewards that every day brings. The team have a great rapport with their regular client base and each other which makes North Laine Hair Company one of the most welcoming and friendly salons in Sussex.
How long has North Laine Hair Company been running?
I started working as a stylist at the salon in 2005 and then purchased the business in July 2007. The salon interior was given a major makeover that summer, including a stylish feature wall and a bespoke reception area. In 2008 we re-launched the business as the North Laine Hair Company with a fresh exterior look.
What is your business philosophy?
We pride ourselves in excellence in our services and customer care. We always ensure that our clients have ample time with their stylist so that a relationship is built and we have a complete understanding of their lifestyle and needs. We love getting to know our clients and as we have a small tight knit team the salon can often feel like a meeting of friends. North Laine Hair Co is a salon with a relaxed and calm ambience where customers always feel welcome and at home. I believe it is essential to have a happy team and so we put a lot of effort into making the business one of the most appealing to work for.
What is the secret to your success?
Ensuring our customers always leave having enjoyed their visit and love their new look. We achieve this by having a talented and motivated team. In essence it’s as simple as that!
Tell me a bit more about your salon
I have created a salon that is small and relaxed for everyone to enjoy. I have an excellent creative team that always provide outstanding services. We are a smaller size salon which offers the benefit of being more intimate and not as intimidating to new customers. We also retail a range of quality professional products including TIGI, GHD, Redken, Fudge and Nioxin.
