5 MINUTES WITH: YASMINE

Educator, mentor, and all-round powerhouse - Yasmine is the kind of stylist who brings the room (and the volume) to life. With years of experience under her belt and skills that are second to none, she's the woman behind the magic when it comes to training, refining and leveling up the entire S&S team. Loud, confident, and unapologetically passionate, Yas lives and breathes hair. Spend 5 minutes getting to know Yas!

What is a piece of advice you would give to new stylists starting out in the industry?

The piece of advice I would give is that hairdressing is what you make of it, it can be really basic or you can make it really exciting and fun!

How would you describe yourself in three words?

Loud, happy & kind.

What's your favourite part about leading the education at Scissor & Stone?

Coming off the floor to now being an educator has been a little challenging because when we are on the floor we sometimes do things and don't realise the why behind we are doing it. But I have really loved being more BTS of the business, meeting and learning from other educators to get inspiration and sharing everything I've learnt over the years.

Who has been your favourite educator that you've learnt from?

There has honestly been so many and I've loved them all, I always try to have an open mind when seeing an educator so that I can take from it as much as I can.

What's your coffee order?

None haha love an oxyshred though.

What is your dream travel destination?

IDepends what mood I'm in haha! Sometimes I'm all about a big Euro trip, but other times I lean more towards the Middle East like Turkey, Iran etc.

What do you love most about doing hair?

I love how it is a creative outlet for me.

What's currently on your playlist?

I've been listening to The Apartment on YouTube and they are DJ's that DJ in their apartment.

What inspired you to become a hairdresser?

Nothing in particular to be honest... I tried it on a whim and it was the best decision I've ever made.

If you weren't a hairdresser, what would you be doing?

I would either be teaching or supporting work for people with disabilities.

What's your favourite thing about your clients?

We have a range of different clients from different walks of life so it's fun to meet different people.

What’s your #1 tip for someone nervous to try a new look?

Don't ask your friends or family! It's what you want to do haha just yolo it!

What's your favourite way to unwind after a big day in the salon?

Listen to music in the car or just have a peaceful drive home.

What's something people are always surprised to learn about you?

That my Mum is English/Irish and my Dad is from Iran.

How do you want people to feel after sitting visiting the salon?

I want them to feel good about themselves, feel like if they need to vent they can let go here and I just want them to enjoy their hair and life!

Guilty pleasure TV Show?

Love Island, the UK version.

What's a hair myth you wish people would stop believing?

Colouring your blonde hair dark doesn't remove the damage that the blonde did to your hair.

What's your spirit animal?

A dog I reckon because I'm loyal.

What's your top 3 favourite movies?

I don't really know the names of any hahaha, I like to watch a lot of British Drama!