Meet the Team
Ripon
Tom O’Brien
Director
At just 14, Tom started out as a Saturday boy which later evolved into a full time career—something he’d always dreamed about. His training took place in Knightsbridge, London working for Toni & Guy where his passion for the beauty and glamour of the hair world, was ignited. With each year, Tom pushed himself further, entering industry competitions and arriving home with trophies.
As a finalist of British Avante Garde Hairdresser of the year, Tom’s career continued to gain momentum. Session styling became an obsession and one of his proudest achievements was styling the latest spring/summer looks for Amanda Wakeley at Claridges. Tom has continued to work at London fashion week and high profile industry events, demonstrating new concepts and ideas. Tom’s work is creative and diverse and has featured on the front cover of numerous glossy industry magazines, published all around the world.
With over 25 years experience, let Tom work his magic, he won’t let you down.
Louise
Artistic Director
Jack
Senior Style Director
Where do we start with Jack? He is the longest serving member of the team, joining us in 2007 Jack has followed the full journey of Baroque. He trained with Tom O’Brien in Harrogate, developing his skills on all levels. He has studied at the Aveda Academy in London and Jack excels on all levels of technical cutting and colour. He has reached the level of Style Director and has a very strong guest following within the Ripon salon. Jack is currently advancing his barbering skills in at the Academy in Leeds and as a result has a strong male grooming following and is also popular with the ladies! (However Jack recently got married this year!!!)
He may seem shy but he has the sharpest wit, that will take you by surprise.
He is very on the ball and hard working and gives great customers service. Jack’s strength is in his approach to finishing hair. He is a real perfectionist and likes to create the impact of the final presentation. His ten years experience within the industry are clear to see with his head turning craftsmanship.
Bryony
Style Director
One of Tom O’Briens protege’s and is currently a creative member of the National Fellowship Club Star program, Bryony trained at the Aveda Institute, London specialising in creative colour and high end styling. Bryony is also our expert Hair Extension technician fitting Great Lengths extension, for the past 2 years A bubbly individual; you cannot help but instantly love Bryony she one of Baroque’s gems
Lexi
Creative Stylist
Liv
Stylist
Gemma
Graduate Colour Technician
Izzy
Apprentice
Ben
Apprentice
Helen
Beauty Technician & HD Brow Specialist
Bev
Reception Manager, Ripon & Harrogate
Alison
Reception
Sam
Reception
Harrogate Salon
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