This salon is the HQ for the UK chain and it's where all of their apprentices or new hires go to finish off their training/induction. What does that mean? It means that all stylists need to go through Harington's very own 2 week training to ensure that they are styling hair to the company's standards. Seems like a good idea to me. They're also monitored by the salon's creative art director so rest assured that you won't walk away with a dodgy haircut.
That being said, this is a normal salon also not just a training ground - so you can book yourself in with a normal stylist if you want.
Many of the new employees have been hairdressers for years so you don't always get stuck with a novice fresh out of hairdressing school.
Best of all, it offers everyone the opportunity to get their hair styled/cut by the new employees for only £7.50 rather than the minimum £40 fcharged for the stylists, art directors and so on (similar setup to Toni & Guy).
The reason I like getting my hair cut this way is because:
1. The hairdresser needs to do a good job to pass their training
2. You get a new hairdresser each time and they're not complacent
3. It's bloody cheap!
4. I've never once had a dodgy haircut there
When booking an appointment, you need to ask to be a hair model to take advantage of this, otherwise you'll be booked in with a Stylist.
So - be daring and give it a try!