10 Questions – Laura Bardini

I decided pretty early on that I would like to work for myself and build my own team. I had gone as far as I could go at Toni and Guy, when I left I was head of technical and part of the management team. My own salon just seemed like the next natural step.

Capella has separate stylists and technicians because that is how it worked in Toni and Guy. So it naturally stayed with me when I opened the salon. I'm not opposed to people doing both though, it was just a choice I made for this salon.

I chose to specialise in colour because from the beginning I picked it up very easily and found I was good at it. I really enjoy being able to completely change someone's look and how they feel by changing their hair colour.

My favourite thing about this job is making people happy! When someone comes in really unhappy with their hair because they may have been doing themselves, or not had a great service somewhere else and then they leave loving their hair because of what I've done, it's the best feeling in the world!

My favourite product is Olaplex, it's totally changed how we can work with hair, how far we can push it without compromising the condition of the hair. It's great to use with your colour service, or as a stand alone treatment to get your hair healthy again, I have it every single time I have my hair coloured and do the treatments at home, we also use the L’oreal version which is called Smart Bond.

I mainly have Natalie colour my hair, but all of the girls have coloured it. All of the staff have cut it, they are all fab so I'm never worried about who does it.

If someone wants to go into hairdressing I would definitely say to go into a salon rather than college. The training is so much more in-depth, and you can't beat the one on one training, as well as soaking up the salon atmosphere!

When I'm not working I'm at home with my partner and my dog. I like to catch up with friends, sometimes for a dog walk, but a lot of time for food and a glass of wine!