I’m Simon, and I am the founder of wattstyle hair & barbering.  I waited until I was in my mid-30’s to become a hairdresser & barber. My original career path had me heading off to medical school; realising this wasn’t for me and moving on to accountancy; retail management; an area manager in the weight loss sector, with a few other jobs in between.  I always felt a little lost and that I wasn’t being true to myself. One thing I realised was that Each job had one consistent theme: human interaction. 

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Deep down I knew I always wanted to be a hairdresser, but I didn’t want to admit it through fear; fear of failure, of being my authentic self and falling flat on my face.  However, something changed inside me when I turned 36. I couldn’t specifically say why, but the stars all aligned for me, and I felt an inner confidence, deciding not to let my doubts hold me back anymore.  That bold decision was the best I have ever made (besides getting my dog, Trevor). On my first day at college, I knew I had found what I was meant to do all along.  A whole new creative world was opening up in front of me, and before I had even cut my first client’s hair, I had designed my future salon in my head.  Yes, the bright pink chairs may not be here, and the name may have undergone a few changes; but the one thing that remained constant was the way I wanted people to feel after they left my salon. I wanted to create an inclusive, safe space where individuality is not only encouraged but celebrated.  The philosophy is simple: “be you, boldly”.

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Once I had qualified as both a hairdresser and barber, I could not see the logic behind gender-based pricing.  There is no distinction in hair between genders.  The barbering skill is a very different one to hairdressing for sure, and historically the skill was aimed at men.  However here at Wattstyle, anything goes.  Whatever style you want, you will be charged based on the skill involved and your hair type, not your gender.

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I am a proud dog dad to my Frenchie, Trevor, so expect to hear plenty of stories and see lots of pictures if you mention his name (before I do!).  animal welfare is of great importance to me,  My love of animals has inspired how I choose to run my business.  I have ensured that all of the products i use are Cruelty free (& vegan, where possible) with no compromise to quality.  i also aim to use, where possible, products that are sustainably sourced with minimal environmental damage and a low carbon footprint. .

 

I have learned that happiness is the true key to beauty and being unapologetically yourself always.  Everything else is just the icing on the cake.

 

So, with that in mind, I welcome you to wattstyle: whatever your idea of beauty is, I hope you find it here.

 

LOVE,

SIMON x