Meet the Creative Team

The Joshua Altback Salon has an ingenious and dynamic team that is unparalleled. Each member has been crucially selected for a particular skill so that whatever dream haircut or look required, it can be achieved with artfulness, brilliance and above all, finesse.

Hair Dresser London JOSH | Artistic Director of the JA Salon
Cutting - Styling - Hair Extensions - Wedding Hair - Hair Up
Creative Visionary Award winner
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Josh's flair and talent in hairdressing began over 20 years ago when he embarked on his exciting career at Daniel Galvin, London.
His obvious talent was recognised quickly and he progressed into working with top quality artistic teams covering famous hair shows, as well as distinguished fashion shows including London Fashion Week. Joshua is often requested to work on many high profile events and also styles for numerous magazines and press titles. Josh is particularly renowned for his precision hair cutting techniques, hair extensions and bridal hair. He is based at his salon in St. Johns Wood where he also teaches the art of hair-up for students, make-up artists and session stylists. To enquire about Joshua'a fast track trainiing courses, please call 020 7722 9851.
 
Josh's Price List
     
Cut & Blow Dry   £78.00  
Wet/Dry cut   £47.50  
Blow Dry   £33.00 - £37.00  
Hair-up   (from) £50.00  
Mens   £35.00  
Bridal   (from) £110.00  

Not the calmest of ladies, Joshua kept me relaxed and confident on my big day and my hair was sensational!

(GP, St Johns Wood)

I was advised to have a hair trial before my wedding day so I booked with Joshua Altback. Josh spent time discussing what I wanted and what would compliment my dress. I felt very comfortable and was thrilled with the trial result. My hair was a great success on my special day thanks to Josh. (SC, West Hampstead)

 

Hair Dresser London NICK | Senior Colourist - Creative Team
 
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Nick's true passion in hair colouring is proven by his incredible concepts; he is able to produce stunning radiance, boldness of colour and ensures that hair is full of life. Nick is extremely creative and imaginative with a real flair for understanding what works for his clients. A perfectionist and colour genius, Nick is Daniel Galvin trained; his repertoire includes complete colour changes, highlights, tints, vegetable colour and more.
 
Nick's Price List
     
Colour Tint/semi   £65.00  
Highlights   (from) £110.00  
Creative colour   (from) £85.00  
Bleach & toner   (from) £100.00  
Colour change   Price upon consultation  

I never knew what colour suited my hair best until I went to Nick at the JA Salon, now I know I'm a redhead at heart! (SG, W1)

 

Hair Dresser London DROR | Senior Stylist/Colourist
Senior Colourist, Cutting, Styling & Creative Team
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Dror worked as a top hairdresser in Israel before moving to London to continue building his knowledge at Vidal Sassoon. As a key member of the Artistic Team at JA, his outstanding talents are prominent in precision hair cutting, creative colouring and stunning styling. The Artistic Team at JA enjoy being challenged by Dror as he is always looking to push the boundaries between hair and art, with ingenious ideas and the ability to completely revolutionise.

 
Dror's Price List
     
Cut & Blow Dry   £68.00  
Wet/Dry cut   £45.00  
Blow Dry   £33.00 - £37.00  
Mens   £35.00  
Colour Tint/semi   £65.00  
Highlights   (from) £110.00  
Creative colour   (from) £85.00  
Bleach & toner   (from) £100.00  
Colour change   Price upon consultation  

I had long hair for years and wanted a dramatic change so I visited the salon and had a consultation with Dror. I've now got a short, sharp cut which is easy to look after and makes me feel chic and sophisticated.

(PT, NW1)

 

Hair Dresser London CHRIS | Senior Stylist
Cutting - Styling - Straightening
 
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JA is proud to have Chris as one of the most established hair stylists in the Salon. Chris brings his own style, elegance and sophistication to JA and has the ability to create both incredible contemporary techniques and exquisite traditional looks to his strong client base.
 
Chris's Price List
     
Cut & Blow Dry   £68.00  
Wet/Dry cut   £45.00  
Blow Dry   £33.00 - £37.00  
Mens   £35.00  

Without doubt, Joshua's team are unrivalled in their creativity, I go to Chris and always trust his judgement (PD, Hampstead)

 

Hair Dresser London PAULO | Senior Colourist & Stylist
Colouring - Cutting, styling & Creative team
 
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Paulo's diverse talents are inspired by new trends and high fashion. He is particularly strong at up to the minute styling as well as upcoming looks. His specialities include rich colour, gifted cutting, dramatic hair-up and bold blow-drying techniques.
 
Paulo's Price List
     
Cut & Blow Dry   £68.00  
Wet/Dry cut   £45.00  
Blow Dry   £33.00 - £37.00  
Mens   £35.00  
Colour Tint/semi   £65.00  
Highlights   (from) £90.00  
Colour change   Price upon consultation  

I tried an express blow-dry (only £18!) recently at Joshua Altback. I had a stylist their called Paulo. He got me in and out in 30 mins and my hair lasted all week.

 

Hair Dresser London CLAIRETTE | Senior Stylist/Colourist
Colour - Cutting - Styling - Hair Up
 
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Clairette ('Ooh La La') trained as a hairdresser in Paris before moving to London. Being one of the most established stylists at the Salon, Clairette is extremely popular amongst the JA client base and is very well known for her colour techniques. Clairette finds her inspiration from new trends and what is in fashion and whilst hair colouring is her major passion she also enjoys cutting and styling. Her colour changes and artistry constantly please her clientele and they always leave the Salon with an obvious air of chic sophistication.
 
Clairette's Price List
     
Cut & Blow Dry   £68.00  
Wet/Dry cut   £45.00  
Blow Dry   £33.00 - £37.00  
Mens   £35.00  
Colour Tint/semi   £65.00  
Highlights   (from) £90.00  
Colour change   Price upon consultation  
 

Hair Dresser London HELENE - Junior Stylist - Make-up artist
Cutting - Styling - Brazilian Keratin treatment & Creative team
 
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Helene trained and works as an established and gifted make-up artist for events, parties and weddings. She also specialises in
hair cutting, Brazilian treatments and regularly works with the Artistic Team.
 
Helene's Price List
     
Cut & Blow Dry   £49.00  
Wet/Dry cut   £30.00  
Blow Dry   £25.00 - £30.00  
Mens   £30.00  
Day make-up   £35.00  
Night make-up   £40.00  

Bridal make-up

Bridal make-up on location

 

£50.00

Price on Request

 

 

 

ARIF | Senior Stylist
Cutting - Colouring - Styling
 
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Arif began working with Andre Bernard, where she trained in hair colour and styling. With her vast experience, Arif has been established
at the JA Salon for over 30 years, her longevity no doubt testimony to her work. Arif remains absolutely passionate and committed to hairdressing.
 
Arif's Price List
     
Cut & Blow Dry   £68.00  
Wet/Dry cut   £45.00  
Blow Dry   £33.00 - £37.00  
Mens   £35.00  
Colour Tint/semi   £65.00  
Highlights   (from) £90.00  
Colour change   Price upon consultation  
 

Hair Dresser London FERRY | Senior Stylist
Colour - Cutting - Styling
 
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Ferry has been an outstanding hairdresser for over 40 years; she is as enthusiastic about hairdressing now as she was when she first began. Ferry's self-proclaimed forte is colouring, and she takes inspiration from all the latest trends and techniques in both worlds of fashion and hair.
 
Ferry's Price List
     
Cut & Blow Dry   £68.00  
Wet/Dry cut   £45.00  
Blow Dry   £33.00 - £37.00  
Colour Tint/semi   £65.00  
Highlights   (from) £90.00  
Colour change   Price upon consultation  
 

MITO | Senior Stylist
Specialities include: Cutting - Styling - Colouring
 
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Mito worked and trained previously with Baroness Yoshimoto at her prestigious Japanese hair salon before moving to Joshua Altback Haircare and Beauty. Her specialities lay in the art of Japanese styling from cutting to hair-up. Mito is also a professional in hair perming and gentlemen's hair-cuts.
 
Mito's Price List
     
Cut & Blow Dry   £60.00  
Wet/Dry cut   £40.00  
Blow Dry   £33.00 - £37.00  
 

Hair Dresser London VERONICA
Specialist in Brazilian Hair Straightening
 
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Veronica works with Joshua Altback's revolutionary new straightening technique, the Brazilian Hair Straightening system which is also known as the Brazilian keratin treatment or "permanent blow-dry". For further information please see the Brazilian hair straightening web page.

Having always struggled with frizzy hair I took the plunge with a Brazilian straightening treatment at Joshua Altback and haven't looked back (CW, Maida Vale)

 

AGEE | Beautician
 
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Agee studied at the Ray Cochrane Beauty School in London, and has also had specialist Guinot training, which she practices at the salon. Agee has been with the salon for over ten years and covers many areas of beauty treatments, ranging from pampering manicures and pedicures, relaxing massage, waxing as well as a varied range of facials (Guinot; hydradermine etc).

DANA | Beautician
 
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Dana studied at the Ray Cochrane Beauty School in London and she has also completed a specialist Guinot course as well as previously working at Decleor in Kensington High Street. She works in many areas of our beauty department covering treatments for manicures, massage, waxing, electrolysis, CACI facials and other Guinot facials.