HEALTH & BEAUTY / HAIR
A CUT ABOVE Absolutely gets to know Kieran Austen, new franchisee of Rush Greenwich Wo r d s R O S E N O E L
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good haircut can mean the difference between feeling on top of the world or at the bottom of the heap. Kieran Austen, franchisee of Rush Greenwich, knows this and has made it his mission to a level of quality hairdressing to Greenwich that is more usually found in areas like Chelsea using his seven years of experience. We caught up with him this month to find out what why he decided to move to Greenwich, his special skillset and his predictions for hot summer hair (here’s a hint: blondes are looking set to have a lot more fun.)
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TO provide a high LEVEL of CUSTOMER SERVICE specialised in it for the last six years. CH: Why did you pick Rush to move with? KA: Having been a former employee of Rush in Canterbury, I've never enjoyed hair as much as I did there. It is like being in a massive family with loads of support. CH: What is your hero product? KA: I'm in love with the Kerastase Chronologise shampoo and mask. It's a beautiful product.
CATHERINE HALES: What is special about Rush in Greenwich? KIERAN AUSTEN: With this salon, I really wanted to bring my Chelsea experience to the area. My aim with Rush Greenwich is to provide a very high level of customer service. CH: What inspired you to move to the Greenwich salon? KA: I love Greenwich. Even before the franchise, I was planning on buying a house here so it just felt right.
CH: What is your background? KA: I started hairdressing at the age of 15. I have since gained a lot of experience in the industry, working in various salons and perfecting my skills. For me, nothing can beat the feeling I get when someone is satisfied with their hair.
CH: Do you specialise in any particular aspect of hairdressing? KA: I'm a colourist and have
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CH: What is your favourite colour/technique at the moment? KA: My favourite colour is a classic set of highlights – there’s nothing better. CH: Any tips for styling hair in summer? KA: Go for bright, clean blondes – I love them!
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AUGUST 2016
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