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.

EMILIE

Emilie joined the Reuben Wood team after taking part in a photoshoot with Reuben and Karl that came at the end of a Kevin Murphy Session Salon course held at our Creative studio at the start of 2017. Now one year on and in her third year of hairdressing, Emilie has completed rigorous training with us and has made the transition from Assistant to Stylist. With a keen interest in fashion and session styling, Emilie has been fortunate to shadow and assist Reuben on some recent campaign work for Manchester based clothing giant, Boohoo. Specialising in Cutting and Styling, Emilie finds most enjoyment in enhancing her clients natural textures and creating wearable, every day hair.

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.

BEC

Since starting her hairdressing career 12 years ago, Bec has always shown a keen interest in the arts and the creative side of hairdressing. With a passion for photographic and session hairdressing, Bec has worked on many editorial shoots, hairshows and events. Bec counts haircare giants such as Wella, Kevin Murphy and schwarzkop amongst the brands she has worked with.

Bec has worked on prime time TV shows for BBC and channel 4 and has assisted esteemed session stylist Eugene Souleiman at London Fashion Week. Bec has most recently won Wella Trendvisions Runway award 2017.

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.

GINA

Gina has experience in the beauty industry for over 25 years. Gina joined the Reuben Wood team at the beginning in 2004 right at the start of an amazing journey. Gina specialises in Microblading & Semi- Permanent Makeup up to a Level 4 Standard. She works with Environ Cosmetic Face & Body Products, Beauty Lab & LCN Microneedling for the best results in skincare. Gina has developed her skills to a medical Aesthetic Level now performing Lip Fillers, Tear Trough, Collagen Stimulation Therapy & BTox Anti-aging treatments.
Although Gina has developed through the years to more advanced treatments she loves still to perform relaxing, holistic treatments using Quartz Spa products.
Gina also delivers training courses in Microblading, Semi Permanent Makeup & Beauty Skills to VTCT Level 4 at Q Cosmetic Beauty Academy so she is able to pass her skills on to others to the highest level

IMOGEN

Starting her career at 16 coming from a Hairdressing family, imogen moved to Manchester 2 and half years ago. With her flare and obsession for all things Balayage and colour, her work speaks for itself. Working with Pretty Little Thing on their glam team, her work is current and bang on trend. Collaborating with local photographers, stylist and makeup artists, Imogen’s Passion and drive is evident and is reflected in her work.