Stafford Hair

CANCELLATION POLICY UPDATE Dear Clients and friends
Over the recent few months , there has been surge in late cancellations and no show clients , we’ve had this problem on and off since lockdown but it’s now become a very regular and alarming concern , so we feel it’s important to insist that all clients pay a deposit ( without exception) in advance of their service , this deposit will obviously come off the end/final bill …..we need at least 48 hours notice in every cancellation to ensure the best opportunity to rebook the slot, there will be a cancellation fee of up to 50% on services if cancelled within 24 hours …… our team are paid by commission they are very busy stylists and colourists and rely on the regulatory and support of their clients for their livelihood …….. we have been accommodating understanding and sympathetic to clients who have had unavoidable circumstances over recent months but feel it’s important to reiterate the salon policies for clarification , we would also like to point out that rudeness bad behaviour and aggression towards our staff especially reception staff will not be tolerated , we are disappointed to have to release this message as we truly appreciate and respect our salon clients and customers and hope that long standing and new patrons appreciate that as a small business we can’t endure the inconvenience and financial cost of non attendants any further .
….We send reminder texts 48 hours in advance of your slot , there is the option to cancel at that stage , on the text by responding “no” with no cost incurred
With respect and thanks
Paul and Leisa Stafford

Just a reminder to all our clients , the salon is closed today , we will reopen tomorrow and the phones will be active from 9am , any questions or queries can be directed to the wearestaffordhair insta account ….
Thank you
Stafford team

📢 Attention, Stafford Hair clients! 📢

Our salon will be taking a short break from July 12th to July 22nd. We will re-open on July 23rd, refreshed and ready to rock. During this period, our phonelines will also be closed.

If you wish to schedule appointments for August, please get in touch with us this week before the break. We look forward to seeing you soon! 💇‍♀️✨

Where would we be without our mums ? Flowers and chocolates are nice but they don’t last so we thought we’d make your Mother’s Day gift a little easier …… why not treat your mum to a Stafford hair experience with one of our gift vouchers and we will give you 20% off the voucher value ….. so whether it’s a blow dry or haircut or even full colour and cut transformation you can make this Mother’s Day a little more special for a little less …..
So contact the salon on 02890662554 and quote MD1 for your 20% off Mother’s Day voucher

This offer can’t be used with any other offers or discounts .
Happy Mother’s Day

LEISA and I were recently at a 60th birthday party — can you believe it? It seems like only yesterday we were partying like it was 1999 and it wasn't an annual event. Of course there was dancing (of sorts) drinking (moderately) and laughs (at those dancing).

And then there was the music — the eclectic mix of 80s indie and cheesy pop as well as the camp hienergy of Divine, Kylie etc and then the cool urban pre and post rave and dance that defined most of our coming of age.

The DJ played a mix of classic club hits all familiar and nostalgic, and I watched on as the dance floor filled to Soul To Soul's classic Back To Life. A familiar face greeted me with a smile: "Do you remember this one," she said and I answered that I did, very well.

"I don't suppose there is anything that could bring my menopause hair back to life?" she fired back, quick as a flash.

You see the menopause is everywhere nowadays — of course it always has been but today it's openly discussed at coffee shops, gyms, workplaces, churches sand 60th birthday parties. The taboo that surrounded it is gone and nothing is off limits now.

Leisa and I have conversations daily with women of all ages on the effects of the menopause on their hair — like hairdressers all over the world have for years. So if that's the case why has it taken so long for the hair industry to realise that this is a major area of concern and that it effects a considerable percentage of their market — er, hello all women!

Of course we have discussed this issue many times on this page. Leisa, now into her fifth year of menopause has done a considerable amount of research into the effects of the condition, whilst also taking advice from industry leaders on the best products, remedies, dietary supplements and physical and breathing exercise programmes. All are worthy and have their merits but up until now the hair issue has been a slightly more grey area — are things about to change?

WELL, it appears that the major hair manufacturers are now starting to listen, with the development of some really exciting new product ranges and treatments.

Over the last year a few giveaway clues seemed to make their way into the hair product vocabulary, the most frequent and maybe the most telling is 'anti ageing range'. It's not subtle, but it has to be direct because this specific market — menopausal women — generally do not deal in nuance, so here the companies tell as it is.

Many women suffer hair loss, thinning, limp, lifeless texture and lack of body and numerous other side effects during menopause. There is also the absolute sense of hopelessness and resignation that this is simply the way things are. Online searches and endless chemist visits often end in disappointment and wasted money on the wrong products or bad advice.

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Even we as salon owners and hairdressers were often at a loss to really recommend products that we truly believed in — many requests and suggestions were made to our product partners to develop and manufacture small ranges of specific aids to give clients some confidence that they were at least using shampoos and treatments that would actually improve their hair.


No menopausal woman is expecting a miracle but any sign that their hair is at least not going to deteriorate more would in actual fact be a bonus. Gradually they started to listen anti ageing ingredients to shampoos, body building treatments and strengthening styling products that decrease the brittle texture and make the hair plump and full. Slowly but surely they even started to introduce the M word and as momentum gathers, the big colour and styling houses are starting to have the conversation with hairdressers and most importantly women about the fight to bring menopause hair back to life for good.

At the party Mrs S comes back from the dance floor: "It's hot", she says to our party friend.

I leave them talking about how hot they both are to get some drinks. When I return Leisa is discussing a new range of anti ageing/menopause suitable products that she has just started using on a trial and a few other women have joined the conversation.

The range , developed and manufactured in Italy is relatively new , Leisa tells them but she has been using the shampoo thickening cream and leave in treatment since Christmas. This is news to me — I thought her bouncy shiny mane was down to the fabulous haircut I gave her at the start of the new year. Turns out Mrs S has been a little private project, using Semi di Lino density range as a little tester before we decided to stock it in the salon. The range consists of a shampoo, a thickening cream and a course of hair restoration vials to be applied daily.

Crafted especially for those with thin and mature hair, this revolutionary line promises to not only add thickness but also revitalise the hair fibre, resulting in healthier, younger, and fuller-looking locks. Let's delve into the key features that make this range a must-have… The Filler Complex re-plumps the hair and also gives thickness to thin strands that may have lost their natural body over time.

Alfaparf's exclusive Climate- Proof technology is an active ingredient that keeps the hair hydrated, providing a protective shield, keeping your hair resilient and radiant regardless of the weather while the anti-pollution shield acts as a barrier and helps to maintain your hair's vibrancy.

Shine Fix Complex enhances the natural shine of your hair, leaving your locks looking radiant, while Colour Fix Complex includes a UV filter and antioxidants to protect your hair colour from fading , prolonging the duration of colourtreated hair.

The full range is Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Density Thickening Low Shampoo, a thickening low shampoo offers a gentle cleanse, delivering body for thicker and more revitalised hair. Then there is the thickening conditioner which detangles and nourishes while replenishing the hair for body and softness, without weighing the hair down.

The Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Density Thickening Lotion comes in six vials of 13mls and is a professional thickening treatment for thin and aging hair. It offers a replenishing and nourishing action, delivering body to the hair. allowing the hair fibre regains thickness, so hair retains a youthful, healthy appearance.

The final product is the Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Density Thickening Leave in Cream which adds volume, texture and protection from styling tools.

At last , an exclusive range of hair products specifically for hair that needs ultra care and treatment. Salons around the country will soon be stocking their preferred brands but already Mrs S is flying the flag for the new Semi di Lino density range it's a pity she hadn't brought some stock to the 60th birthday party!

Regular salon visitors will know Lex Lowry , a very familiar face and vital team member , Lex started with Stafford as a 15 year old Saturday boy and after attending hairdressing college decided to take the old school route of pursuing his hair career by training with our educators in salon combining his cutting and finishing skills by working on numerous film and tv series sets as an assistant hairdresser and makeup artist , over the last 6 months Lex has being mentored by our salon educators notably Alfaparf Milano ngs educator TIARNAN OKANE who has guided Lex to his newly appointed position as Stafford’s newest graduate stylist , this means that the big man is now available to take clients on a daily basis by appointment or walk in available, his command of technical haircutting with the emphasis on beautifully curated precision shapes with a soft feminine edge has already been a hit with some of our most loyal clients and staff members , check our salon director Cathy Morans cool boho bob or nuala meenaghans new rock chick shape or if you’ve admired Mrs S blowout then it’s all lexs work ……so for appointments contact 02890662554 or book online and a huge congratulations to Lex and his mentor Tiarnan on this wonderful promotion and achievement …
Paul Stafford

We love to get selfies from our clients after we’ve given them a new look , here is my wonderful client Veronique , with her new 70s inspired look , now we loved her hair long too but she felt that it didn’t maximise her natural curls , so I opted for a classic round layer , retaining a little of the length but really maximising the natural texture by adding the shorter face framing layers and fringe …. We think she looks fab , I have had a few slots for restyles open up this week … so if you are looking for a big change up , give us a call !!
PS x