Our management team are here to help you with any questions or concerns.
Mark Blake
Managing Director & Globally Recognised Trichologist
Mark heads up the team at his namesake salons here in Gloucester, Cirencester and Cheltenham. A Globally renowned Trichologist Mark has clinics in London's Harley Street, Gloucester and Liverpool. Mark’s specialisms lie in hair loss treatments, hair transplant referrals, as well as ensuring that every client enjoys the best possible experience when visiting each of his salons.Look out for Marks press articles that feature in newspapers and magazines around the world.
Tina Blake
Operations Director
Tina is the driving force behind the salon, keeping everything in order and pulling us all together as a team. From organising administration to ensuring the Mark Blake® experience includes all of the little luxuries we can possibly cram in for clients, her attention to detail is second to none; our salons certainly wouldn’t be where they are today without her.
Jade Dickinson
General Manager
Jade has been in the hairdressing Industry for over 14 years and front of house for the last 9 years. Jade is driven by customer delight and will be able to help you with all salon enquiries. Jade is the first and last face you will see when you come into the salon.
Holly Philbrick
Assitant Manager,
Master Colour Expert , Blonde Specialist & Colour Corrrection specialist
Creative Stylist,
Gloucester
Holly is our Colour Master expert, a blonde specialist and the go to person for all hair colour. She has over 25 years hairdressing experience and has great knowledge in all aspects of hairdressing. Holly loves the finer details of cutting and colouring but also has a funky side and loves nothing more than a creating a bright blonde colour. She has a large client following at Mark Blake®.
Tommy Drew
Cheltenham Manager
Tommy loves being around his team and our clients. You will be greeted by a smileand be treated likev royalty! Tommy loves his job and is incredibly passionate towards his role at Mark Blake. In spare time, Tommy loves to spend time with his little Chihuahua (she's more of a diva than myself!) also he loves top go out for food and drinks with family and friednds. Tommy is also know for his shopping habits! He will look forward to welcoming you into our Cheltenham salon soon.
Olivia McLaughlin
Artistic Director Cheltenham
With 8 years of experience in the hairdressing industry, Olivia developed a passion for both precision cutting and hair colour. Specializing in cutting for the past 6 years, holding an additional qualification in advanced cutting techniques. Olivia is fully qualified in hair colouring, allowing her to deliver complete transformations from cut to the colour.
dedicated to staying on top of the latest trends, constantly refining her skills to ensure that every client leaves with a personalized, modern style that fits their lifestyle and personality. Whether you’re looking for a bold colour refresh, a subtle enhancement, or a precision cut, Olivia will make sure you leave feeling confident and looking your best. Olivia says " I offer high-quality, bespoke hair services in a friendly and professional environment where I focus on both the technique and the care of your hair.
Let’s work together to create a cut and colour that’s uniquely you. Book your appointment with me today!"
Tommy Drew
Cheltenham Manager
Tommy loves being around his team and our clients. You will be greeted with a great smile and be treated like royalty! Tommy loves his job and is incredibly passionate towards his role at Mark Blake.
In spare time, Tommy loves to spend his time with his little Chihuahua (she’s more of a diva than himself!) also he loves to go out for food and drinks with family and friends. Tommy is also known for his shopping habits!
He will look forward to welcoming you into the Cheltenham salon soon.
Helen Weigh
Senior Director Stylist, Cheltenham
Helen started with us as an apprentice 20 years ago, working tirelessly to develop her skills. Recently attending the Wella World Studios to enhance her skills and further her knowledge to become the talented stylist that she is today. Helen has a huge following of loyal clients that have come to her time and time again over the years, making her a very busy girl – but she always has the time to ensure her clients are very well looked after.
Jess Alderson
Artistic Director, Cheltenham
Jess is one of Cheltenham’s most sought after hairdressers and brings a wealth of experience to our Cheltenham salon. Booking in advance with Jess is always advisable. Jess’s loud & friendly personality really lifts our Cheltenham salon, making all clients feel welcome. Jess has an extremely loyal following of clientele, making her one of our busiest stylists.
Kimberley Cross
Creative Stylist, Cheltenham
Kimberley Cross Creative Stylist formally of 5 On the Square.
Kinmberleys cuts, colours and does extensions making her one of the most inspirational and caring hairdressers you will ever meet. Wether you are looking for a major change in your hair or just a tweak Kimberley is one of Cheltenham's most sought after hairdresser who will help you get the hair you deserve
Dawn Gonsales
Artistic Director - Colour Master
Cheltenham salon
With 23 years in the hairdressing industry, I can truly say I absolutely love what I do. I’m always eager to learn and believe you can never know enough in this ever-evolving industry. I have completed the prestigious Wella Master Colour Expert course and am currently furthering my expertise by undertaking a Higher Level Diploma (degree) with Wella, due to graduate from Glasgow University in November. I’m excited to bring my passion, knowledge, and dedication to the team and look forward to growing and learning together.
Paris Duffy
Graduate Stylist, Cheltenham
Paris is one of the most talented hairdressers we have ever trained at Mark Blake. Paris is going to be a hairdresser you need to be booked in with because her column is filling up fast and once shes booked you will have missed your chance.
A superstar in the making
Marie Clarke
Front of House/Salon Support, Cheltenham
Marie has wanted to work for Mark Blake hair for years, so as soon as we announced that we were opening a Cheltenham salon Marie was 1st to apply. Passionate about customer delight, ensuring every clients salon experience exceeds their expectations and of course happy to go that extra mile
Lyndsay Tout
Front of House, Cheltenham & Gloucester
Lyndsay joined our Cheltenham salon soon after opening, bringing with her years of experience from working in salons as a Front of House receptionist. Lyndsay’s organisational skills are second to none, her friendly approach and efficient manner keeps our Cheltenham salon running smoothly
Sophie-Louise Whiting (On maternity leave)
Artistic Director, Cheltenham
Hair Extension Specialist
Sophie-Louise started her hairdressing career at just 15 years old when she fell in love with salon life! She worked for a major hairdressing super brand and qualified in their London academy at the age of just 18 years old. With 15 years experience of creating beautiful hair Sophie-Louise specialises in cutting, wedding hair, working on fashion shows and of course her signature big bouncy blow drys.
CHELTENHAM TEAM
Located in Cheltenham’s fashionable Promenade Mark Blake’s latest hair salon has been designed to give every client the ultimate salon experience. The stunning interior has a fully licensed bar, lounge area and a fantastic outside seating area that our clients are encouraged to experience. It’s no wonder Vogue magazine listed us as the No 1 Hotspot in the Cotswolds.
CIRENCESTER TEAM
Our Cirencester salon is a luxurious hair-care haven, located in the heart of this beautiful market town. We first opened our doors in Cirencester 15 years ago and have firmly established ourselves as the go-to luxury salon in this part of the Cotswolds.
Grant Schultz
Head Principal Stylist, Cirencester
Hair Extension Specialist
Celebrity stylist Grant is one of the most precision cutting stylists in the UK with over 20 years experience he has already gained a loyal clientele following due to his advanced skills and knowledge. Grant is also well known for his fantastic blow-dries, which last for days. Grant also specialises in Great Length hair extensions, and Curly hair cutting techniques
Chris Ponsford
Cirencester Manager
Chris is a multi award winning stylist, a true hairdressing prefectionist who also prides himself on his customer service.
The list of awards Chris has won are endless and has a thirst for hairdressing knowledge and science that enables him to prescribe custom colour and haircare packages personalised to every client.
Outside work Chris loves a glass of Sauvignon Blanc with family and friends and is a great lover of animals especially dogs.
Elisabete Paris
Creative Director, Cirencester
Bridal Specialist
Elizabete started her career training in Portugal, she is experienced in colouring and cutting and her passion is Freehand and Balayage she just loves being creative. She has a great understanding about curly hair (so important for those with curly hair). She is known as The Blowdry Queen and loves a big bouncy blow-dry. She is happy doing Wedding hair up or down. Elizabete is an all round perfect stylist.
Jason Koudoua
Principal Stylist, Cirencester
Jason, a precision stylist, has worked in some of London’s top salons and his wealth of experience has led to him being a highly sought after stylist for fashion shows and TV. Jason’s precision cutting has already made him the go to hairdresser in the Cotswolds and with clients travelling from London, he is now one of Mark Blake® principal stylists. Jason also specialises in Curly hair cutting techniques bringing out the best in clients with curly or wavy hair.
Martyna Wojciechowska
Creative Director & Master Colour Expert. Cirencester
Martyna is a Master Colour Expert, only a small group of elite stylists have achieved this honour in the UK. She is a highly motivated stylist who loves to provide outstanding customer service, listening to clients and helping them achieve a style which best suits them. Martyna is one of our busiest stylists in our Cirencester salon after attracting a huge following of loyal clients.
Aimee Hughes
Creative Director, Cirencester
Hair Extension Specialist
Aimee’s fun and enthusiastic personality has cemented her as a firm favourite with clients and colleagues alike, with a strong base of clients who visit her regularly for her cutting and colouring expertise.
Joel Meadows
Principal Stylist, Cirencester
Joel splits his time between London and Cirencester. We are lucky to have one of Londons lead stylists working at Mark Blake Cirencester. As well as being a celebrity stylist Joel also is an established make up artist. Once you visit Joel you will quickly realise just how good a hairdresser you have been missing out on.
William Sholto-Douglas
Stylist, Cirencester
Will trained at the Mark Blake Training academy and quickly developed into a key stylist at Mark Blake Cirencester salon. His excellent customer service skills and attention to detail in cutting have seen him gain a large clientele. Will also has a unique passion for cocktail making which really adds an extra touch to the experience we provide here at Mark Blake® and has inspired the rest of our team to go the extra mile for our clients.
Caroline Window
Receptionist, Cirencester
Caroline returned to Mark Blake to join our reception team part time after a 10 year break. She has missed the salon atmosphere and will do her best to make sure that clients receive the best service while in the salon.
Sandra Lloyd
Support, Cirencester
Sandy is a much-loved member of the team and a favourite with clients, having now worked with us for over 10 years. Sandy makes sure the salon’s cogs are all whirring and that every client has the best possible Mark Blake® experience.
Sophie Healey
Graduate Stylist, Cirencester
Sophie is a true all round hairdresser. Sophie graduated from the world famous Vidal Sassoon training academy in London. Having already built up a loyal client following Sophie is now one of Cirencesers go to hairdressers.
Imogen Arkwell-Smyth
Apprentice Cirencester
Imo is currently completing her apprentiship with Mark Blake, training every Tuesday in our Ggloucester salon. Imo is excited to be learning everthing about hair at the Mark Blake Training academy. Imo also supports the daily running of the Cirencester salon.
Phoebe King
Apprentice, Cirencester
Phoebe joined Mark Blake in in July 2023 and ic currently completing her apprentish in Mark Blake Cirencester salon. Phoebe is excited to learn all she can about hairdressing.
GLOUCESTER TEAM
Taking pride of place in the heart of Gloucester’s historic Westgate Street is our Gloucester salon, a hub of hair-care expertise in the shadow of the beautiful Gloucester Cathedral. This is where it all began, opening our doors for the first time here in 1983, and since then we’ve evolved to create a sleek, contemporary salon to service all of your hair-care needs.
Rob Waldron
Principal Stylist, Gloucester
Rob is one of our most senior members of the team, with over 30 years of hair styling experience under his belt. Passionate about client care, Rob’s proudest achievement was receiving the coveted Stylist of the Year Award in 2015; recognised for his outstanding dedication to ensuring each and every client has the best possible haircare experience at our Gloucester salon.
Emily Green (On Maternity Leave)
Senior Artistic Director Gloucester
Hair Extension Specialist,
Emily has been a key member of the Mark Blake® styling team since 2005, resulting in an outstanding and loyal client following. With over 15 years of experience her passion is making her clients look and feel fantastic. Emily is a perfectionist and particularly enjoys cutting bobs and creating hair updos. During her time with us she has achieved a number of accolades – including The Vidal Sassoon ‘classic cutting’ and a diploma in the great lengths hair extension specialist course.
Alison Brain
Senior Artistic Director, Gloucester
Our longest-working stylist, Ali is like part of the furniture here at Mark Blake® having worked with us for over 30 years. Ali enjoys every aspect of her role, from classic cuts to catching up with clients, and is renowned for her impressive punctuality at all times- despite running a busy column.
Jade Benson
Extension Specialist & Creative Director, Gloucester
Jade is one of our creative directors and has worked for Mark Blake® for ten years. Specialising in styling Jade is famous for her big blow-dries and is also one of our most qualified hair extension specialists. Jade is a fantastic all round hairdresser and loves soft textured hair styles but is equally at home with her fantastic barbering skills where she is known for her fades. Jade can also be found in our Cirencester branch on a Thursday
Sheridan Roberts
Creative Director, Gloucester
Curly Hair Specialist
Sheridan is a highly committed stylist who has trained in London at the world famous Vidal Sassoon academy. Sheridan has been with Mark Blake team for over 20 years now; providing a caring, attentive service to each and every one of her clients. With an infectious smile, Sheridan’s great personality is a hit with all of her clients, and she particularly loves creating bobs and styles for curly hair.
Jess Sayce
Creative Stylist & Master Colour Expert Gloucester
Jess has brought nearly 10 years experience to our Gloucester salon, with an excellent detail for colouring as well as giving clients beautiful hair cuts. Throughout Jess’s hairdressing career she has won one of the most well know hairdressing competitions in the UK and completed her cutting training at the world famous Vidal Sassoon academy. Jess is a master colour expert having completed her master degree course at the Wella Studios London
Holly Philbrick
Gloucester Assistant Manager
Holly is our Colour Master expert, a blonde specialist and the go to person for all hair colour. She has over 25 years hairdressing experience and has great knowledge in all aspects of hairdressing. Holly loves the finer details of cutting and colouring but also has a funky side and loves nothing more than a creating a bright blonde colour. She has a large client following at Mark Blake®.
Ellie Cassells
Senior Stylist, Gloucester & Cirencester
Hair Extension Specilist
Bridal Specialist
Ellie is highly experienced in all aspects of precision cutting, colouring and loves putting hair up. With years of experience under her belt, Ellie is one of the Mark Blake® team wedding hair experts and recently had her work featured in Spanish Vogue magazine.
Isabel Cunningham
Master Colour Expert/ Stylist, Gloucester
Starting at Mark Blake as an apprentice, Isabel has been with us for over 11 years. She graduated becoming one of the UK’s Master Colour Experts, after completing her degree at the Wella Studios in London. Isabel loves giving her clients the ultimate experience in both cutting and colouring.-
Melanie Green
Creative Director, Gloucester, & Cheltenham
Mel has over 15 years experience in the hairdressing industry with a love for all types of colouring services, especially balayage and baby lights. Mel’s goal with all her clients is to create a beautiful shiny colour, that lasts and feels great. Whilst concentrating on keeping the condition of your hair at its best strength, Mel’s favourite in salon treatment to use is Wellaplex. Mel’s cutting skills are equally brilliant giving an overall excellent finish to her clients hair. Mel believes being a great listener for her clients needs has seen her grow a loyal following over the years.
James Chandler
Stylist, Gloucester
James has a First Class Degree in Fashion and is a rising star of the hairdressing world. James has quickly built a fantastically loyal client list and has had his work recently featured in Spanish Vogue magazine.
Sian Pilkington
Support Staff, Gloucester
Sian is a much valued member of the team. She is a friendly face for all clients visiting Gloucester – whether they have been visiting the salon for years or are coming for their first visit. She keeps the salon running seamlessly, whilst greeting every client ensuring they have a relaxing and enjoyable time at Gloucester.
Beverly Cunningham
Support Assistant, Gloucester
Beverly is one of our support team in our Gloucester salon, with a beautiful kind nature Bev really knows how to look after all of clients, especially with one of her wonderful shampoo’s and head massage’s. You will find Bev in our salon from Tuesday – Thursday. Bev is an asset to our support team and they would be lost without her.
Kyra Cooney
Stylist Gloucester
Kyra graduated from the World famous Vidal Sassoon Academy in London. An expert in cutting and colouring her favourite colouring techniques are balayage and foils. She loves creating amazing blondes looks and and is a master of total colour changes. Hugely talented, so if you are looking to change your look Kyra is the stylist for you. Kyra is our superstar hairdressr don't miss out on booking an apoointment with Kyra.
Abi Giles
Apprentice, Gloucester
Abi is a first year apprentice who is loving working at Mark Blake. She is interested to learn more about different hair types and products so that she can give clients all the advice they need.
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