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1. Client Stories; Clare Meredith and Jason Miller

   8th January 2017 10:15 am Leave a Comment

   Our latest ‘Client Stories’ interview features Jason Miller, Joint Managing Director and one of his first ever clients Clare Meredith, whose relationship began almost 32 years ago when Clare first visited Charlie Miller’s Stafford Street Salon. Let us introduce you.

   Meet Clare Meredith and Jason Miller;

   Clare says;
   ‘I had young children at the time, so having my hair cut was a bit of a luxury. The fact that Jason was a junior stylist back then was a bonus. He always makes me feel comfortable. Everyone’s like that in the salon. It’s very inclusive and non-judgmental. Jason’s a wonderful people person and wise beyond his years.

   I love the fact that I get more than a haircut when I visit. I get a view on life and the universe. He influences me in all sorts of ways. He gave me the confidence not to colour my hair.’

   Jason says;
   ‘Clare must have come in during my first week as a stylist. She restores paintings and has won top awards in her field, so we always have really interesting conversations. When I plucked up the courage to tell her I paint she gave me an amazing book about pigment and how artists make paint. She was so encouraging as I was starting to dabble, which epitomises her kindness and interest in others. She has recommended me to friends and colleagues and they all adore her too. People like Clare really enrich your career.’

   Appointments with Jason Miller, or any of our amazing stylists across our five luxury Edinburgh salons can be booked at the click of button with our online app. View our price list here. We look forward to welcoming you to the salon soon.

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2. Charlie Miller’s Coolest Client – North Pole Adventures for Teenage Cancer Trust

   10th November 2016 11:02 am Leave a Comment

   This month’s Throw Back Thursday is inspired by the change of season and the definite chill in the air. In 2010 Sir Tom Farmer invited his friend Charlie Miller on his expedition to the North Pole and officially became the company’s coolest client when Charlie cut his hair for the Teenage Cancer Trust.  Interviewed by the BBC about the trip Charlie said ‘”I was cutting Sir Tom’s hair and he asked me if I would go, I looked at him for three seconds and the boy in me appeared and I said ‘yeah’.

   Once at the Pole Charlie kept his gloves on to avoid frostbite. Sir Tom removed his hat to brave the severe conditions and was given a super fast trim in temperatures of minus 35 degrees. The haircut was a world’s first and the adventurous trip raised significant funds for a very worthy cause.

   2010 was also the year that Charlie Miller opened it’s fifth salon at Holy Corner, realising its dream of launching a training academy for industry peers. Led by salon manager Amber Swift, you’re guaranteed a warm welcome when you step inside this winter. Book online today.

   Find out more about our 50th anniversary celebrations by searching hashtags #50YrsTogether and #cmhairdressing on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and remember to pick up your complimentary copy of our Magazine next time you visit any of our five Edinburgh salons.

   We look forward to seeing you soon.

3. Client Stories; Madina and stylist Hayley Dallas

   27th October 2016 8:27 am Leave a Comment

   Senior stylist Hayley Dallas instantly thought of  Madina Kenzhalieva when invited to interview a client for this feature. The glamorous duo bonded during Madina’s visits to Charlie Miller South St Andrew Street and share a passion for their careers, Edinburgh’s trendy bars and restaurants and style. Let us introduce you.

   Meet Madina Kenzhalieva and Hayley Dallas

   ‘I discovered Charlie Miller via the L’Oreal Professional website and choosing Hayley as my stylist was a smart decision. Hayley is professional, funny and has become a friend during my regular visits to the salon. We enjoy a good giggle, talking about everything from my interest in classical literature to style icon Gigi Hadid’s workouts and makeup.  We enjoy sharing what’s happening in our lives. Hayley understands how I like to wear my hair – big and bouncy most of the time – and that having fabulous hair brings me even more confidence.’

   Hayley says

   ‘Madina has a strong sense of who she is, which is a quality I really admire. She tweaks her look now and again, occasionally swapping her voluminous bouncy hair for a perfectly straight glossy style.

   Madina first came to me when she moved to Edinburgh to start a new job. It was important to us both that she left the salon feeling confident and ready to take on a new challenge. I love that she chose to come to me and I met her standards. I feel like I have a special client for life.’

   Appointments with Hayley, or any of our amazing stylists across Charlie Miller’s five luxury Edinburgh salons can be booked at the click of button with our online app, view our price list here. We look forward to welcoming you to the salon soon.

   Keep up to date with all Charlie Miller Hairdressing news, events, offers and stories by joining us on Instagram, twitter and Facebook. Our hashtags are #cmhairdressing and #50YrsTogether.

4. Access All Areas – MTV Europe Music Awards

   27th September 2016 10:00 am Leave a Comment

   This month’s Throw Back Thursday flashes back  to the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards. For once Jason, India and their team of stylists (Cat Nicholson, Tammy Waugh, Amber Lennie, Lynsey Wilson, Natalie Cole and Stephen Suckling) didn’t require passports to travel to look after the artists and presenters as the prestigious awards ceremony was held here in Scotland, in the city of Glasgow.

    

   Helping celebrities get ready for their close up is all in a day’s work for the Charlie Miller team and 2014 marked the twelfth consecutive year of being appointed official hair stylists at the MTV Europe Music Awards. While the glitz, glamour and excitement reached a crescendo in the auditorium, our team were busy backstage, working their magic on hundreds of stars, presenters and performers and adding last minute finishing touches before they stepped into the spotlight. With everyone from A-list artists to troupes of backing dancers to look after against a ticking clock, the pace and turnaround is relentlessly fast, especially during the show.

   There’s no denying that looking after musicians and movie stars can be an exciting experience but we have just as much fun, at a more leisurely pace, in the salon looking after our clients. Music and fashions may change over the years but a good haircut never goes out of style.
   Book your appointment today using our online app and we look forward to catching up with your news during your next visit to the salon.

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5. Stars, Stylists and the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2016

   20th July 2016 1:53 pm Leave a Comment

   The Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF)is always an inspiring, glamorous and fun event bustling with celebrities, new talents and the great and the good from the world of cinematic film. Charlie Miller hairdressing were delighted to be working in association with the festival again and our stylists had a wonderful time looking after the stars before they stepped out on the red carpet.

   This year’s Festival showcased over 160 features and 130 shorts from 55 countries, and included 22 World Premieres, 5 International Premieres, 17 European Premieres and 85 UK Premieres, reaching 51,947 Festival goers across the 12-day period. An additional 9,000 people enjoying the Festival’s weekend of outdoor screenings, as part of Film Fest in the City. More than 500 filmmakers were in attendance this year to support their films. Huge congratulations to all the team at EIFF on all their hard work in producing this world class event.

   Below are a few snapshots of Agness Deyn, Sadie Frost, Fenella Woolgar, Ellie Kendrick, Kim Cattrall, Jodie Whitaker and Harley Quinn Smith who Jason, Natalie, Karyn, Allana and Stacey had the pleasure of looking after this year.

   

   We can’t resist including this tweet which Kim Cattrall posted on twitter which quite simply made our day!

   

   Kim Cattrall tweets Charlie Miller Hairdressing #EIFF

   Have you picked up your copy of our 50 Years Together magazine yet? A gift to our wonderful clients as we celebrate fifty golden years together.

   Keep up to date with all the latest news, events and competitions from our five Edinburgh salons, international industry events and photo-shoots  by connecting with us on Instagram, twitter and Facebook . Search our hashtags #cmhairdressing #50YrsTogether and do keep sharing your own photos from our salons, we love to see your new looks!

    

    

    

6. Styling Sex in the City’s Kim Cattrall for Edinburgh International Film Festival

   16th June 2016 2:05 pm Leave a Comment

   As always, team Charlie Miller were on hand to look after some of the stars which so far have included ‘Sex and the City’ star, Kim Cattrall and British actress, producer and fashion designer, Sadie Frost (below).

   Congratulations to Edinburgh International Film Festival on last night’s successful Opening Night Gala at its landmark 70th edition with the world premiere showing of Tommy’s Honours.

   

   The teams are looking forward to a busy time over the next couple of weeks in this exciting world of cinema.

   

   Described by film critic Mark Kermode as “like Cannes – only civilised”, the film festival is screening quality films with original ideas, including many national and international premières until 26th June. Plan your visit and book your tickets here

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   Photos © EIFF, Edinburgh International Film Festival, All Rights Reserved