Adriana is the Director of Bamboo hair and has dedicated over four decades to the hairdressing industry. With an creative eye for cutting Adri excels in this aspect of the trade and prioritizes the client ensuring they leave satisfied with their new styles. Adri has built and great team and feels lucky for all the hard work the team puts in. Adri has years of experience in all aspects of hairdressing and before owning her own salon Adri was managing for several years.
( Adri Director)
After years of experience what’s your favourite part to hairdressing?
I love cutting as the focus required for precision cutting can create a sense of relaxation and becomes very therapeutic, it doesn’t feel like work! I also love how you can create something instantly and really see a change unlike colouring were you have to wait for the outcome.
What made you want to become a hairstylist?
I always wanted to do hair from a child. I remember walking through Queen Square and I saw all of the punk rockers and I thought they’re hair looked amazing and wanted to be able to do that.
What made you want to become a salon owner?
The salon I was working in closed and I saw the opportunity to open my own. Transitioning from a job to opening my own salon was a fantastic opportunity to turn my dream into a reality. Taking the leap to create my own salon allowed me to bring a vision to life and be able to run the salon how I wanted to.
(Bamboo Hair)
What route did you take to start your career?
I started as a Saturday girl at 13 years old and then started an apprenticeship progressing from there.
What is your least favourite part of your job?
We all have parts of our job that we love and parts we dislike and my least favourite part is the admin work. While administrative work is essential I prefer the creative part to owning a business.
( Colour And Cut By Adri)
If you wasn’t a hairdresser what career path would you choose?
I would probably take up an acting career. Love the drama.
What is your top tip for great hair?
I would say go to a great salon and get the best advice just for you.
Getting professional advice from a reputable salon can work wonders for your hair, stylist can provide personalized recommendations tailored to your hairs unique needs. Choosing a great hair salon can ensure you receive a high quality service and effective advice that will leave your hair looking and feeling its best.
(Cut & Finish by Adri)
Is there any hair trends that you love?
I will always love bobs/ French bobs. The art of cutting bobs requires precision and concentration and the precision work involved in cutting bobs is an amazing skill. As a hairstylist I appreciate the techniques used to cut short hair as there’s so much creativity, concentration and techniques put into these cuts.
If you had to have one hair colour for the rest of your life what would it be?
I’ve had so many colours so its hard to decide I’ve been blonde, different reds and browns but I would say a chocolate brown.
What is a fun fact about yourself?
I worked as salon Manager on the cruise ships for 2 1/2 years which provided so many unique opportunities.