Archives: Staff

Suzanne French

Post author By Sarah Kitt
Post date September 9, 2015

Suzanne French is the owner and director of Suzanne’s Hair & Beauty. Highly qualified, an accredited level 4 beauty and skin therapist, nail technician and laser and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) technician.

Suzanne is renowned for her drive and commitment demonstrating a true passion for her industry. At the top of her game with 40 years of knowledge and experience, she specialised in sculptured acrylic nail extensions, nail art and gel polish for. For many years she ran her own training academy and taught at various technical colleges.

Suzanne French has also been awarded Dermalogica Expert status, recognising her as one of the highest trained skin care professionals in the country. To achieve this expert status Suzanne completed on-going postgraduate education at the International Dermal Institute, training with the world’s leading professional skincare brand, Dermalogica.

Following a succession of specialist product, treatment and business workshops, Suzanne has also been involved in a range of unique workshops, which are offered only to the most skilled and knowledgeable therapists. This has enabled Dermalogica to award and recognise her as one of the best in the industry.

Suzanne is also highly trained on the Lynton Lumina IPL (intense pulsed light)equipment. Acquiring advanced certification in 2019 with a CIBTAC Level 4 qualification in Laser and Light Therapy, Suzanne is qualified to effectively remove tattoos, hair, thread veins and broken veins, and reduce the appearance of sun spots, liver spots, freckles and other unwanted pigmentation on the skin.

Find out more about our fantastic laser treatments.

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Sharon O’Donoghue

Post author By Sarah Kitt
Post date September 9, 2015

Dermalogica Expert, Suzanne's Beauty Salon, Coventry

Sharon O’Donoghue is one of our qualified Beauty & Skin Therapists with more than 25 years’ experience. She has been awarded Dermalogica Expert status, recognising her as one of the highest trained skin care professionals in the country.

Sharon enrolled at college straight from school at 16 and started a three year Hair & Beauty course. In the early days of her career she worked in various salons in Coventry city centre before joining Suzanne’s in January 2009. Her plan was to cover maternity leave but years later and she is still here!

Let’s find out a bit more about Sharon in this quick-fire Q&A… and don’t forget to check out her gorgeous nail images at the bottom of the page.

What do you love about your job? I love all aspects of beauty therapy but doing pedicures, shellac nails and Dermalogica facials give me the most satisfaction. I really enjoy meeting up with my regular customers who have been with me for quite a few years now and have become very good friends with all of them.

What gives you the greatest job satisfaction? It gives me great satisfaction knowing that my customers go out of the salon feeling refreshed and pampered and eager to re book there next appointment.

Which celebrity would you most like to see walk into your beauty room? I would love to do a Shellac pedicure on Victoria Beckham.

Who inspires you? The person who inspires me the most would have to be Suzanne (the salon owner). She is hard working and dedicated to the salon and all of my colleagues.

Which three items would you take with you if you were on a desert island? The 3 things I would take on a desert island are mirror, tweezers, Dermalogica SPF 50sun care.

What is your ultimate ambition? My ambition is to try and work in the beauty industry for 50 years or as long as physically possible.

Describe yourself… I describe my self as friendly, reliable and professional and always aim to give 100%.

You can find out more about our beauty and skin therapies, including anti-ageing treatments for face and body, here.

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Kristy Fletcher

Post author By Sarah Kitt
Post date September 9, 2015

Qualified Beauty & Skin Therapist Kristy Fletcher joined the team in July 2005. She has 13 years’ experience a beauty therapist, previously working at the Ragdale Hall health hydro as a senior gold therapist.

Let’s find out more about Kristy in this fun Q&A…

What do you love about your job? I absolutely love facials and massage treatments. It’s lovely to see clients go out of the treatment room stress free and relaxed. I love doing my job as a beauty therapist. I can chat to customers all day and it’s lovely making people feel better about themselves after a treatment.

Which celebrity would you like to get your hands on, and why? I’d love to wax Cara Delevingne’s eyebrows. They are in need of some attention!

Which three items would you take with you on a desert island? If I was on a desert island my 3 beauty must haves would be special cleansing gel from Dermalogica,( to keep up my cleansing routine),an SPF 50 to protect my skin, and a toothbrush!

Describe yourself in three words. I’m professional , reliable and a perfectionist.

What’s your ultimate ambition? To do a round the world cruise.

You can find out more about our beauty and skin therapies, including anti-ageing treatments for face and body, here.

Michelle Maynard

Post author By Sarah Kitt
Post date September 9, 2015

Michelle’s expertise in hair extensions, precision cutting and flawless colouring technique’s make her the perfect choice for your special occasion hairstyles such as those for weddings and proms.

With 20 years of experience under her belt, Michelle has perfected her craft making her one of our most sought after stylists.
Since joining our team in April 2014, Michelle has been an invaluable asset to the salon. Her devotion to helping people who are struggling with hair loss after chemotherapy is matched only by her excitement for the art of hairstyling, making intricate and heartwarming extension designs.
Michelle’s passion for hair styling is evident in every cut & colour she creates! Her clients always leave feeling confident and beautiful. Her dedication is unwavering, and she is constantly seeking out new techniques and trends to stay ahead of the game.
Her positive attitude and commitment to excellence have made her a beloved member of our salon family, and we are proud to have her on our team. Whether you’re looking for a simple trim or a complete hair transformation, Michelle is the stylist for you.

Book your appointment today and experience the magic of Michelle’s touch!

Follow Michelle on her Instagram page here.

Stacey Denton

Post author By Sarah Kitt
Post date September 9, 2015

Stacey’s career in hairdressing began over 24 years ago which explains why she is not only an expert in her field but also one of the best stylists at Suzanne’s – joining the team in 2014.

She has a bubbly unique personality with an artistic, creative flare.

Stacey is a fabulous all-rounder from graduated bobs to bangs, tints to hi-lights or balayage – she just loves to play!

Her favourite thing is to create multi-tonal hair with colours and precision cuts, reinventing her clients’ image and producing some sensational transformations.

Stacey is also one of our Keratin hair smoothing specialists-rectifying dry frizzy unmanageable hair she will transform your look. Giving you the smooth silky hair you’ve dreamed of.

Her passion, drive, and love of hairdressing produce outstanding results.

Stacey believes that excellent customer service is the key to success in our ever-changing industry. She is loved and recommended by so many, delivering the ultimate client experience on every single occasion.

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Keyleigh Verma

Post author By Sarah Kitt
Post date September 9, 2015

Keyleigh Verma is one of our trained hair stylists. She has been hairdressing for 12 years and joined Suzanne’s Hair & Beauty Clinic in April 2014.

She says: “I can honestly say it’s the nicest team of girls I’ve worked with. It’s a pleasure going to work.”

Check out some of Keyleigh’s hair creations at the end of this article. In the meantime, we ask Keyleigh a few questions to find out what makes her tick…

What do you love about hairdressing? I love all aspects of hairdressing but I’d say I’m really passionate about creative work, creative colouring and hair up. Michelle and I do a lot of hair up for all occasions (weddings/proms) and we also offer a mobile service for bridal parties.

I strive for perfection and always do my best to make sure my clients enjoy a relaxed salon experience and leave 100% happy.

What is so special about working at Suzanne’s? I do absolutely love my job. I’ve built some great relationships with my clients but always remain very professional.

Who or what inspires you? I have to say my inspiration comes from my clients. They never fail to challenge me and they always keep me busy with creating new looks and using different techniques.

My other inspiration is my best friend/partner in crime Michelle who I’ve worked with for a long time. We’re always thinking up new colours to try and, to my relief, we tend to experiment on her hair!

If you had to live on a desert island, which three hair product items would you take with you? If I were to live on a desert island my 3 must haves would be….

1… my trusty comb, for back combing because nobody likes flat hair.
2… argan oil to keep my hair looking and feeling good as my hair tends to dry up in the sun.
3… my rollers as I mostly wear my hair wavy. I mean I still want to look glam even if I am on a desert island!

We hear your grandad is a bit of a hit at the salon. Tell us more! It’s a lovely feeling knowing your clients trust you completely with their hair and seeing them leave with a big smile on their faces. Well I certainly know they leave happy when my grandad’s made his weekly visit with his delicious home made cakes. So my clients do accuse me of trying to fatten them up but hey, it’s all part of the service!

Find out more about our hair services including hair colour, men’s hair cuts and hair for special occasions such as weddings and proms.

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Gemma Crowther

Post author By Sarah Kitt
Post date September 9, 2015

Gemma Crowther is one of our talented nail technicians, beauty and skin therapists. She works in all aspects of the beauty industry specialising in acrylic nail extensions and microblading. Gemma is also a CJP Nail Educator in Coventry offering training courses from the salon.

She started her hair & beauty training at the age of 17 and has been in the industry for 18 years. Gemma joined the team at Suzanne’s in June 2014 where she has taken advantage of every opportunity to further develop her skills.

Find out more about Gemma in this light-hearted Q & A…

What do you love about your job? I always excited to learn something new and especially when meeting new people. The last eight years I have concentrated mainly on my acrylic nail extensions and shellac manicures. This has enabled me to become a CJP Educator offering nail training courses from the salon.

Alongside nails, I have also continued to develop my beauty treatments and I absolutely love microblading eyebrows! I have made along the way some really loyal and friendly clients! Being part of the beauty industry gives me fantastic job satisfaction. Helping people is so rewarding and every day is different. This inspires and motivates me – making me more determined to get great results.

What is your ultimate ambition? To strive for success, to live life to the full and be happy.

Describe yourself… I am attentive, professional and a perfectionist. Hard working, self-motivated and very reliable with a solid background in hair and beauty. I achieve my goals because I have a flexible attitude to work and although I am self-motivated I also enjoy being part of a team.

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Lisa Woodward

Post author By Sarah Kitt
Post date September 9, 2015

Lisa Woodward is one of our talented nail technicians and has been part of our team for more than 27 years. She joined us in 1993 shortly after completing a two year health and beauty course. She is trained in applying long lasting sculptured acrylic nail extensions, also creating beautiful nail art and CND shellac gel polish. You can see some of Lisa’s Nail Designs at the bottom of this page.

Let’s find out some more about Lisa…

What do you love about your job? I like doing all aspects of nails. I particularly like painting nails as I find it very therapeutic. A lot of people say “don’t you get bored doing the same thing day in day out?” but everyone’s nails are different and you see different people all the time and they all have something different to talk about.

Which three items would you take with you on a desert island? If I was to live on a desert island the three nail products I would take with me would be…a nail file, nail glue and hand cream.

Describe yourself in three words. Friendly, reliable & conscientious.

What’s it like working a Suzanne’s? I have been working at the Suzanne’s since I was 16. I have had lots of opportunities through the years and enjoy being part of a great working family unit.

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Paula Brine

Post author By Sarah Kitt
Post date September 9, 2015

Paula Brine is one of our talented nail technicians with 20 years’ experience in creating gorgeous nails. Paula, who joined Suzanne’s in 1995, is trained in long-lasting sculptured acrylic nail extensions, beautiful nail art and Gel polish. Find out more about our nail services.

Let’s find out more about Paula in this quick-fire Q&A…

What do you love about your job? I like all aspects of my job but especially meeting all sorts of people and chatting with my regular clients.

Which three beauty items would you want if stranded on a desert island? Nail file , buffers and cuticle oil.

What is your ultimate ambition? I feel that I’ve reached where I want to be in life. I love my job and work colleagues.

How would you describe yourself? I’m reliable, dedicated and trustworthy. I’m definitely a people person and I am a team player who will always help out if needed.

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Shirley Simpson

Post author By Sarah Kitt
Post date September 9, 2015

Shirley Simpson is one of our talented nail technicians. A former hairdresser, she joined Suzanne’s Hair & Beauty in 2000. Shirley is trained in applying long lasting sculptured acrylic nail extensions, beautiful nail art and gel polish… and she is a talented artist as you can see from her painting (below).

Find out more about our nail services and check out Shirley’s nail creations at the end of this fun Question & Answer.

What do you love about your job? I love to do something different on the nails that no one has asked for before – something that presents a challenge, because I paint in my spare time so it plays to my skills. I also love the social side of being a nail technician. You meet so many varied personalities and people of all ages. Many of my clients become life long friends!

Where do you get your inspiration from? New products on the market are always exciting and inspiring. It’s great to try new ideas.

Which three items would you take with you on a desert island? I would of course take the essential nail file, toe separators and nail varnish!

Describe yourself in three words. Hard working, reliable, and friendly.

Tell us something about yourself that might surprise people. I belong to an art group, and sometimes exhibit my work. I was recently awarded Highly Commended in a competition held by the Birmingham Royal Society of Artists.

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Simmi Kaur

Post author By Sarah Kitt
Post date May 19, 2021

Meet our Aesthetics Specialist Simmi Kaur who is also a registered paediatric nurse. Simmi will be offering dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle treatments such as Botox at Suzanne’s Hair & Beauty Salon in Coventry.

She says: “My interest for aesthetics has grown over the years and I cannot wait to help our clients look and feel their best using the latest aesthetics treatments.”

Simmi is fully trained in aesthetics after completing her training with Derma Medical, a worldwide training centre of excellence in aesthetic medicine.

SPECIAL OFFER: Simmi is offering a 20% discount for the first 20 clients who have Botox or dermal fillers at Suzanne’s Beauty Salon in Coventry.

Vicky

Post author By Sarah Kitt
Post date March 21, 2022

Vicky is one of our top stylists and has over 11 years’ industry experience, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the team. Her ethos is to provide a premium service combined with excellent customer care.
Joining the team in 2016, Vicky has continued to excel and is a guru of all hairdressing aspects from colour & cutting to hair extensions and keratin treatments. She loves working with her clients to create fabulous transformations, inspiring them to try something new!

Her dedication, experience and knowledge make the challenge of colour correction a walk in the park. Olaplex is one of Vicky’s go-to products allowing her to push the boundaries whilst maintaining the integrity of her clients’ hair.
She also specialises in high-quality nano/micro ring hair extensions and keratin hair treatments to keep your hair looking fantastic.

Vicky looks forward to welcoming you to Suzanne’s Hair & Beauty for your next hair adventure!

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