Our Team
We bring different perspectives to the table, but we’re united by a love for purposeful work, thoughtful design, and real connection.
Donna Evans
As Salon Director, Donna leads the vision and direction of Avant Garde, combining hands-on experience with a clear focus on delivering a calm, considered salon experience.
With a strong emphasis on quality, consistency and long term results, she has shaped the salon into a space where clients feel confident, understood and expertly looked after.
Salon Director
Samantha Eagles
Sam is Front of House, welcoming clients into the salon and ensuring every visit runs smoothly from start to finish.
Her cheerful, friendly nature helps create a relaxed and positive atmosphere, making every client feel comfortable and well looked after.
Front of House
Alex is our Principal Colourist, specialising in advanced colour work, including complex colour correction and creative, vivid transformations.
Known for her attention to detail and depth of knowledge, Alex takes a considered approach to every appointment, ensuring colour is not only beautifully executed, but tailored to the client’s hair, lifestyle and long term goals.
Principal ColouristAlex Jordan
As a Principal Stylist, Louise brings over 30 years of experience in cutting and colour, with a reputation for delivering consistent, well executed results.
She specialises in classic colour services and precision cutting, alongside being our in-salon expert in perming and texture work, offering a depth of knowledge that comes from decades in the industry.
Principal StylistLouise Hennessey
Rachel Moore
Rachel is a Principal Stylist with over 20 years of experience in cutting and colour.
She specialises in a wide range of services, including colour, extensions and working with naturally curly hair. With a calm and knowledgeable approach, Rachel focuses on creating results that re tailored, manageable and suited to each client’s individual hair type and lifestyle.
Principal Stylist
Hayley Attrill
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Senior Stylist
Sasha specialises in traditional colour services with a strong focus on maintaining the health and integrity of the hair.
Known for her precision cutting, particularly on shorter styles, Sasha takes a considered approach to every appointment, ensuring results are not only beautifully finished but also suited to the client’s hair long-term.
Senior StylistSasha Bokan
Michelle is a Stylist specialising in precision cutting and styling, with a particular focus on creating volume, movement and beautifully finished blowdries.
She is trusted by a loyal client base for her consistent approach to classic colour services, delivering results that feel polished, wearable and easy to maintain.
StylistMichelle Leadbeater
Abi is a Stylist with a passion for creating beautiful blonde hair, from soft, natural brightness to brighter, more dimensional transformations. As she continues to develop her expertise, she’s also expanding her skills in tape and nano hair extensions, offering clients even more ways to achieve their dream hair.
Known for her warm, bubbly personality, Abi loves helping clients feel relaxed and confident throughout their appointment, taking the time to understand each client’s individual style and ensuring they leave the salon feeling their absolute best.
StylistAbi Bartlett
Monika is a Stylist who chose to follow her passion for hairdressing later in life, bringing dedication, patience and a meticulous eye for detail to every appointment. As a newly qualified stylist, she is committed to continually developing her skills, with a particular interest in precision cutting and colour services.
Known for her calm and thoughtful approach, Monika takes great pride in making every client feel comfortable and cared for. Her perfectionist nature means she takes the time to ensure every appointment is completed with care and attention, while continuing to build her knowledge through ongoing education and experience.
Monika Pap
Graduate Stylist
Lucy is Avant Garde’s Head of Beauty and is known for her exceptional attention to detail and warm, professional approach. Her loyal clients adore her for the care and attention she brings to every appointment.
Lucy specialises in waxing, brows and nails, creating polished, beautiful results to each client. She also has a real passion for skincare and facials, bringing a relaxing, luxury experience to the treatment room.
Head of BeautyLucy Penny-May
Chloe Leadbitter
Chloe is an experienced therapist with a passion for helping clients feel confident and polished. She especially loves waxing treatments and specialises in BIAB gel nails, creating beautiful, long-lasting results tailored to each client.
Chloe is known for her friendly approach, helping clients feel relaxed, comfortable and looked after throughout their appointment.
Senior Therapist
Carys is known for her bright and bubbly personality bringing a fun, upbeat energy to the salon and loves helping clients leave feeling confident and refreshed.
She enjoys all areas of beauty, especially waxing, nails and lash treatments, and is passionate about creating a relaxing, enjoyable experience for every client who visits Avant Garde.
Therapist