THE SALON

REUBEN

After completing training in 1998 for Toni & Guy in London, Reuben went on to both work and teach for the company, before making the decision to start his own business and open his own salon at the age of twenty four. Reuben Wood Hair & Beauty opened in 2004 with an aim to providing Reuben a space in which he and his team could explore their creativity, as well as offering a constantly discerning service for their clients.

Alongside his Manchester business, Reuben has consistently worked as a session stylist in London, New York and Paris. Assisting top fashion hair stylists such as Eugene Souleiman and Martin Cullen. Reuben broadened his editorial experience and used these jobs as an opportunity to learn even more skills and techniques.

CHARLOTTE

Charlotte started her career at Vidal Sassoon , it was there she completed her training before moving onto Toni & Guy Manchester. Charlotte became the head Art Director and helped set up the Toni & Guy training academy where she taught for the North of England and set up training programs for new apprentices.

Charlotte worked on the the major shows in London and assisted Toni & Guy founder Anthony Mascolo.

Charlotte has worked on several show for London Fashion Week including Vivienne Westwood and Agent Provocateur. She has also worked with famous photographer Mick Rock on many occasions styling some of Manchester’s most famous bands.

STEVE

Steve, one of our senior members of staff, has recently been promoted to assistant manager. His strengths include; cutting, styling, gents barbering, clipper work and hair-up’s for any occasion. Steve has also worked closely with Reuben on various editorial and commercial photo shoots as well as working independently on his own work. Steve has a strong, individual style which is reflected in all aspects of his work.

Steve began his hairdressing career at the age of 17, where he started working for Toni & Guy in his home town Cheltenham spa, qualifying top of the class. In that time he built a strong cliental and assisted many photo shoots including a British Hairdresser entry and also worked on stage at the Winter Gardens. His passion and flair for the industry landed him a position at the Toni & Guy flagship salon in Sydney . Once home, he moved to Manchester and fluttered around a few salons until he found us.

TILLY

Tilly moved to Manchester eleven years ago to pursue a career in fashion. After two years at university she decided that her real passion was for hairdressing. Since then, she has worked in salons across Manchester, Liverpool and London. During this time, she has worked on a junior art team, been a salon ambassador for Kevin Murphy and taken part in a number of competitions and editorial photo shoots. Tilly’s unique style and eye for detail is reflected in her work, which is both contemporary and casual.

SOFIE

After graduating from Frisorskolan (hairdressing college) in her native Sweden, Sofie moved to London at the age of nineteen to pursue her passions of vintage fashion and cutting-edge hair. Her work has since taken her all over the world, working as far afield as Australia and Iceland.

For the past six years Sofie has been Salon Manager & Senior Stylist at one of London’s most dynamic, independent hair salons. Based in Shoreditch, Sofie helped to craft the ‘East London’ style across people of all hair types with a focus on the application of the latest colour techniques. Her skills caught the eye of fashion week where she has contributed a number of times, along with various magazine shoots.

Now based on Manchester there is only one place she wants to be so she can push her skills further

JOSH

At 16 started his hairdressing career working for Toni and guy Manchester. He stayed there for over 8 years develop his skills and all aspects of the trade. In his time with them he did his varding course, becoming a specialist in colour and gain a distinction and top of his class. Ready for a change of pace and to take on new challenges he moved into the city and began working for our team. Since working for us he’s entered the wella trendvision were he reached regional finals and been involved in several editorial shoots. Josh has thrived working with his new team, expanding on his skills and learning from everyone’s individual styles whilst creating his own.

ANGELA

Angela has accumulated over eighteen years worth of colour experience. She has worked both internationally and in the UK, and has a L’Oreal Colour Specialist Degree. A 2014 finalist in the L’Oreal Colour Trophy, she has also won or been a finalist in numerous other colour technician competitions and has trained Reuben Wood staff in all aspects of complex colour techniques. Angela was also a key and well respected educator for Toni & Guy Manchester Academy and specialises in highly technical colour correction, foil highlights and all types of pre-lightening, and directional fashion colour. Her clients remain loyal to her because of her excellent reputation as a colourist, her knowledge and expertise, and the fact that the quality of her work speaks for itself.