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Last minute Christmas gifts in Northampton

So it’s Christmas in two days and you’re still looking for last minute gifts in Northampton? Or maybe you’ve got a pal who you’ve never bought a present for, but this year they’ve decided to buy you something? I know…

Fear not! This is the instant, easy, last minute digital gift for you!

Since we’ve returned for the second time this year, we thought it best to add a digital feature to enable our guests to purchase gift cards for their loved ones, even through times when a visit to the hair salon wasn’t possible.

So if you’re stuck for a last minute stocking filler, head over to our instagram @majorhairdressing and purchase a voucher via the ‘gift card’ button at the top of the profile!

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Voted for by you!

This December 2020, we had the pleasure of being voted as one of the best salons in Northampton & the surrounding county! Voted for by readers of Northants Live News. We’re so pleased with the response from all of our guests returning to the salon this year. We’ve had great feedback on the new Covid measures we’ve brought in and we’re grateful for all of the fantastic reviews we’ve had following the numerous re-openings!

 

The end of 2020 in near and i’m sure we’re not the only ones that will be glad to see the back of it! The roaring 20s?! Pfft…

Thank god for the luxury of the NHS, and the amazing staff who have kept fighting throughout this pandemic.

But Christmas is nearly here! And at least some will be able to see their loved ones, however short that time may be!

Shop Local

Supporting your local businesses has been harder this year than ever before, but you still can! Wherever you live, our message is, if you’re able, to shop at as many local businesses as you can. The help this gives them is essential to the survival of our towns across the country. We know that with huge online outlets like Amazon, shopping locally can be less convenient & often you won’t be getting “the cheapest” price. But you will be buying into real customer service, and contributing towards the future of your local community.

Shopping local doesn’t always mean shopping in a store!

Many of your local small businesses, particularly after 2020, will have an online shopping facility! So you can still shop local from your sofa! Many pubs will also have the facility to buy vouchers online, including The Lamplighter in Northampton (my favourite pub)

 

#ShopLocal to find your last minute Christmas gifts in Northampton

Book online here…

 

A few of our Northampton Favourites

Retail

32 The Guild – Womens wear & lifestyle

Jeffery West – Mens Shoes

Pubs & Restaurants

The Lamplighter, Overstone Road

Nuovo, Abington Street

Phipps Brewery, Bridge Street

UK Sebastian CULT Team Finalists!

Congratulations to our two incredibly talented stylists Alex & Darcy on making the finals of the Sebastian CULT Team 2019! 

Salon News November 2019!

This month we’ve had two of our brilliant stylists showcasing their skill, and making the final 25 of this years’ Sebastian Cult Team!

The Cult team is an 18 month mentoring programme, in which successful applicants represent the Sebastian brand at various shows and events throughout the term. As well as working backstage at the most prestigious industry events, alongside leading international artists.

We’re so proud of our team, the creativity, dedication and passion they have for their industry is truly inspiring. This is an incredible opportunity as just five entrants are accepted from a national application process! As you can see from the collection below, the level of excellence is out of this world.

Life in the CULT Team…

Take a look at this short clip of what life’s like in the Sebastian CULT team below…

Alex Redding

Darcy Major

Book in with either Alex or Darcy at our Weston Favell & St Leonards Road salons! Book online or call us on 01604 708228…

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Countdown to Christmas!…

The cynics will say they don’t want to hear it, but it’s the 1st of November and the next seven weeks will fly!

We know it’s early, but in the world of hair, December is absolutely manic! So if you’re thinking of coming to see us to get your new winter look, then please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Get your hair ready for 2020!

Let us know what your new years resolutions for your hair are. If you’re considering a hair makeover for the new decade, then come and see us for a free consultation. We can plan out in detail how we’re going to get from A to B, over a certain amount of visits, all whilst retaining best possible condition! #NewYearNewYou

Have you got a New Years Eve event to attend? Selected salons will be open on new years eve from 9am-4pm, as well as St Leonards Road on Monday 30th of December. For all Christmas opening times, please see below.

Gift Ideas?

If you’re stuck for gift ideas we have limited stock of professional gift sets from multiple product lines including System Professional, Wella Fusion & Oil Reflections across our three Northampton salon locations.

Salon News

We’ve had such a brilliant year in all of our salons and 2020 for us, is going to be a big one! We’ve got some exciting times ahead with some of our stylists soon to be showcasing to the industry their insane level of talent in competition events throughout next year.

Click here to follow us on Instagram to keep up with our Christmas antics!

Christmas Opening Hours

St Leonards Road

Monday 23rd December: 9am – 6pm

Tuesday 24th December: 9am – 4pm

25th – 29th December:     Closed

Monday 30th December: 9am – 5pm

31st December – 1st Jan:  Closed

Abington & Weston Favell

Monday 23rd December: 9am – 6pm

Tuesday 24th December: 9am – 4pm

25th – 30th December:     Closed

Tuesday 31st December: 9am – 4pm

Wednesday 1st January:   Closed

Trendvision 2019

On Monday 30th of September, Vernon Kay hosted the eighteenth Trendvision awards ceremony at the Roundhouse in Camden Town, London.

We were lucky enough to attend the event and what a night it was!

We experienced exclusive hair shows from the Sassoon Academy & Robert Eaton, as well as the new collaboration show, which showcased some of the best work by some of the top stylists in the country.

Models were showcased by competitors on the central stage, giving guests a chance to see the detail of every look, take photographs and speak to the stylists about how they achieved certain effects.

The whole evening was magical, we were treated to a cocktail-reception on the balcony, where we were able to network with other stylists, industry professionals & media personalities, followed by a sensational three-course dinner. We had the opportunity to meet some industry greats including Errol Douglas MBE, Nicky Clarke, Patrick Cameron & many more.

Trendvision is the perfect place to meet other salon owners & stylists alike and really talk about our industry, both the ups and the downs. Often the hairdressing industry can be a very closed book, with no one sharing any of their ‘secrets’ in fear of something. But these ceremonies are a celebration of an industry that can still be accessed by the independents, an industry that can and will thrive.

We’re looking forward to next year with a couple of our own entries! #BringOn2020

Follow us on Instagram to keep up to date with salon news…

We have some exciting times ahead!

Congratulations to all this year’s competitors!

UK 2019 Gold Medals

Colour Artist – Heather Macenzie, The Style Bar, Sheffield.

Creative Artist – Sophie Kinloch, McIntyres, Dundee.

Runway – Stephanie Darbyshire, Toni&Guy, Deansgate.

Male Grooming – Dexter Johnson, Toni&Guy, Bedford.

People’s Choice – Gjorgi Sokolov, Headmasters, Richmond.

How much is the beauty industry worth?

The Hair & Beauty industry is worth £6 billion to the UK economy alone.

That’s 8% of the entire retail sector…

For the first time in history, this summer, the hair and beauty industry has been valued at a whopping £6.6 billion! This equates to more than 8% of the total retail sector and marks the enormous importance of our profession to the UK.

The report itself highlights how much money the industry brings to the UK and calls for mandatory licensing to enforce higher standards, which here at MAJOR, we’re all for!

The CEO of the hair & barber council, Keith Conniford has stated: “This report has given us all the information successive governments have asked for and has pushed our cause higher up the political agenda… it is a huge step forward for our cause to making voluntary state registration mandatory and giving the industry the recognition it deserves.”

It is great that the industry has now had an official evaluation, however it is also pretty shocking it’s taken until 2019 to report on an industry that’s well over 100 years old…

…anyway, here’s to another year!

Email us your thoughts on how the industry can keep moving forward…

 

 

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20% Student Discount

Get 20% Student Discount at MAJOR!

To kick off the new term, take advantage of our 20% Student Discount! With a valid student card (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm), you are able to claim 20% off all services in our three salons across Northampton.

Maybe you’re starting Uni this year and you’d like a new look for your new chapter. Our exceptionally trained stylists of all levels are able to perform all hair cutting, hair colouring & styling services. Even if you’re unsure, we’d love to see you for a free consultation, to talk through some possible styles and thoughts you may have.

Graduation hair?

Are you graduating this year? Maybe you’re looking for a new look for your graduation… Come and see us at MAJOR for a free hair consultation, our team are more than happy to offer their expert advice on what you can achieve with your hair for the big day. Whether that be a totally new restyle or and updo if you’re feeling fancy! We can help you in any of our three salons in Northampton!

Bring a Buddy

Call us on 01604 708228 or Book Online →

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Bespoke Occasion Hair Service

 

*New service alert*

This year we are ecstatic to announce that we have added a complete bespoke, out of salon, occasion styling service to our roster.

Lead by Senior Creative Stylist, Darcy Major…

Lead by our very own creative stylist Darcy, we can cater to parties out of salon of over 5 people. Darcy has been extensively trained in all areas of hairdressing. She has embarked on multiple, advanced styling courses at the Wella Studio in Trafalgar square, including becoming a Sebastian MOBSTER, honing her craft in editorial and catwalk style.

About the service…

Come and visit us for a complimentary consultation. Together with your party we will talk through any specific requirements & ideas you may have, advise on timings, and help make your day run smooth and stress free.

You may also choose to add a pre-occasion run-through to your package. You’ll come and visit us in-salon, enjoying a glass of prosecco while we create a ‘real time’ run-through to ensure everything goes according to plan on your day.

Party size & pricing…

For larger parties, given enough notice, we can arrange for additional stylists to attend. Pricing is dependant on timing/how many people are in the party. Once we’ve had an in-salon consultation with you, we’ll be able to give you a bespoke quote.

For further info, please call Darcy at our Weston Favell branch…

01604 708228 (option 3)

Join the MAJOR team!

Here at MAJOR we’re growing!

Over the past year our business has been growing, which means we’re on the hunt for new creatives to join our team!

By working for the MAJOR brand means you’ll be getting into a company that in our eyes, is still in its infancy! After 26 years as The Cutting Rooms, last year we completely overhauled our brand to MAJOR. Not only did this enable us to update our image, it also allowed us to restructure our brand, in preparation for the future growth of the industry.

Our big vision… 

We have a big vision, to become one of the biggest hairdressing brands in the country, with the happiness of our guests and our team held at the heart of our company values! Of course this is no easy feat, which is why we’re looking for the best stylists out there to help us to achieve our mammoth goals ahead!

Why us?

So why would you choose to work with us when there are so many other salons pushing recruitment?

  • We’re a big family that have stood the test of time through multiple economic downfalls.
  • We reward our team with an extra week of PAID HOLIDAY every single year!
  • We offer our team ongoing, advanced training opportunities both in-salon and at Wella’s Trafalgar Square studio, all expenses paid… Developing your profile both in-salon and in-industry.
  • As we grow as a brand, you’ll have the chance to grasp career-progressing opportunities. Ever dream of managing or even owning your own salon? We will be able to help you achieve those goals!
  • You’ll also have the chance to enter national & international industry competitions…

How to apply…

To apply please see our careers page or email your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!