Quality and detail at gary ingham hairdressing

Step ino the Gary Ingham salon and you're transported into a world of boutique charm. Nestled in a quiet cut-through in leafy Hampstead, London, the salon has been transformed into an elegant, tranquil environment designed to appeal to actors, American ex-pats and wealthy professionals. 

"We very much wanted to create a space that had the feel of a high-end boutique - something that would complement and reflect Gary's obsession with quality and detail in hairdressing. We didn't want anything trendy because it dates as soon as you open your doors - and we didn't want anything too funky, but something elegant, timeless and tranquil."



Sean and Gary are delighted with the results. Says Gary: "Just like one's hair or clothes, the spaces we create are a reflection of ourselves. We hope the design of the salon will appeal to the client who gets what we are doing here - creating a high-end, high-finish, boutique-type space where we can practise the art of hairdressing in luxurious, intimate surroundings."   

Fact File Name: Gary Ingham Hairdressing Address: 9 Perrin's Court, Hampstead, London Owner: Gary Ingham and Sean Spence Size: 600sq ft Clientele: Wealthy professionals, actors, American ex-pats, CEOs, solicitors Staff: 6 Styling stations: 8 Budget: £50,000 Financing: Self Design: Signature design Furniture: REM and Pietranera from LSE and GV Design from Aston & Fincher Features: Onyx floor, custom-built reception with feature wall behind, light feature above basins Budget Box Strip out: £750 Custom-built furniture (reception, dispensary, kitchen, retail, etc): £25,300 Ceilings and linings: £2,495 Window displays: £1,700 Electrics: £5,000 Plumbings: £3,300 Light fittings: £850 Additional washpoint: £1,935 Styling units: £2,700 Chairs: £4,000 Decorating: £2,000 Top Tips Find a good designer Hiring independent contractors will save money Do as much research on products and prices as you can Stick to your guns on budget Use a shopfitter with salon experience

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