Tag Archive: Jason Miller

1. Reducing Our Environmental Footprint: Scrummi Towels

   9th September 2019 11:54 am Leave a Comment

   

   At Charlie Miller, we strive to do right by our clients, and that includes protecting the environment at the same time. In all 5 salons, we use Scrummi towels – the ultimate sustainable solution to cotton towels.

   How has Scrummi helped reduce our environmental footprint?

   Since 2011 we have made a dramatic difference. Here’s what we’ve achieved so far:

   • We’ve reduced 500 plus tonnes of CO2
   • We’ve saved 8.3 million litres of chemically contaminated water

   What are Scrummi towels?

   Scrummi is a single-use, 100% biodegradable vegan towel that is made from soft and natural wood fibres from sustainable forestry programs. This means it not only protects our environment, but it’s also free of germs and fresh every time!

   How do they differ from cotton towels?

   No matter how hard you wash a cotton towel (and no matter how much energy you use) germs will remain. They’re invisible to the naked eye, but trust us when we say that lots of fungal and bacterial pathogens are waiting, just below the over-washed scratchy surface, ready to be unleashed onto the next client. But not at Charlie Miller! Scrummi towels are 100% germ and scratch-free. We don’t blame you if you never want to go near a cotton towel again…

   

   How does this help?

   Typical salon towels use literally thousands of kw/h of electricity to wash them after each use. This process equals lots of CO2 which adds to the impact of global warming…but wait, there’s more. An average washing machine load of synthetic towels equals 700,000 micro-plastics and harmful detergents and toxins which have a devastating impact on our oceans.

   Check out the Scrummi timeline:

   

   Scrummi = Happy Customers + Happy Environment

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2. Embracing Your Grey?

   9th April 2019 10:18 am Leave a Comment

   Ever considered going grey?

   In the recently relaunched Sunday Post P.S. Magazine, Jason Miller shares his advice on how to embrace your natural grey.

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

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3. Awards 2018

   13th March 2019 4:46 pm Leave a Comment

   The glamour of Charlie Miller graced Edinburgh this week at our annual Achievement Awards ceremony.

   This year, the 19th Charlie Miller Awards, were held at the Kimpton Hotel on Charlotte Square where guests enjoyed delicious food and excellent hospitality. Attending the event with 100+ staff and management were our founders Charlie & Janet Miller along with guests from Kérastase, L’Oréal and We Are Hair & Beauty.

   In addition to the celebrations, the night was all about having fun! Games such as Play Your Cards Right and Hit or Miss were woven throughout the ceremony and played by all attendees. Staff also participated in tombola comprising of wonderful gifts from local Edinburgh businesses such as:

   The Balmoral, Fox & Co, Di Maggio, Chamomile Sanctuary, Glam Candy, Hard Rock Cafe, PAINT Hair & Nails, Honeycomb & Co., Lauren Gollan Makeup,  Radisson Collection, Paper Tiger, Mimi’s Bakehouse, Ocean Terminal, One Spa, Kimpton Hotel, Scran & Scallie, Pickering’s Gin, The Glasshouse, Wildflowers, Fazenda, Gusto and All About Eve.

   Compered by radio presenter and event host, Grant Stott, the evening culminated in high excitement and rapturous applause on the announcement and presentation of 24 Charlie Miller Achievement Awards.

   The  ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS are:

   Rosslyn Orr, Outstanding Hairdresser of the Year

   Rebecca Fairclough, Trainee of the Year Stafford Street

   Ria Taylor, Trainee of the Year South St Andrew Street

   Demi Colligan, Trainee of the Year Frederick Street

   Megan MacColl, Trainee of the Year Ocean Terminal

   Ellie Gilhooley, Trainee of the Year Holy Corner

   Rachel Grayson, 3rd Year Trainee of the Year

   Ria Taylor, Trainee Competition Winner Group B

   Demi Colligan, Trainee Competition Winner Group A

   Natalie Cole, Retail Salesperson of the Year

   Denise Brown, Receptionist of the Year

   Natalie Cole, Treatment Salesperson of the Year

   80+Club Winners (Client Retention) : Corry Riley, Elle Craik, Karen Kennedy, Leigh Forrest, Lorraine McDiarmid, Rosy Kenny, Karyn Holloway, Laura Wyles, Michelle Baigan, Nicola McGuire, Richard Beggs,  Rosslyn Orr, Hayley Dallas, Hannah Lennon, Lynsey Wilson, Natalie Cole, Karen Jones, Tammy Neillings, Amber Swift, Lisa Allen, Steven Suckling & Lauren Tait 

   Yvonne Blyth, Janet Miller Award

   Joanna Drummond, Graduate Stylist of the Year

   Carla McGuire, Salon Stylist of the Year

   Philip Michie, Senior Stylist of the Year

   Nicola McGuire, Head Stylist of the Year

   Karen Kennedy, Senior Head Stylist of the Year

   Neil Purves, Men’s Stylist of the Year

   Philip Michie, Salon Technician of the Year

   Hayley Dallas, Senior Technician of the Year

   Rosslyn Orr, Head Technician of the Year

   Well done to our wonderful team!

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4. Hair Biz Australia Shares Our Story

   22nd November 2018 4:59 pm Leave a Comment

   A new photographic collection by Natalie Cole and Jason Miller recently sparked international attention.  Kym Krey, Editor of Hair Biz Magazine, Australia published this international feature on the company’s 50+ years. It makes for some amazing reading:

   

   

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5. Charlie Miller Achievement Award Winners!

   1st April 2018 1:25 pm Leave a Comment

   Charlie Miller Achievement Awards

   The 18th Charlie Miller Achievement Award presentation dinner took place on Easter Sunday with teams from all 5 salons gathering to celebrate success and achievements in a special night of glitz, glamour and reward.

   From Trainee Stylists of the Year to Outstanding Hairdresser of the Year, the company gave out 22 individual achievement awards as a result of recognising and rewarding great work and performance delivered throughout 2017.

   Presented by Charlie Miller Directors and Managers along with representatives from L’Oréal Professional, Kérastase and We Love Hair & Beauty this stylish event was held at the Radisson Blu on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and hosted by award-winning Radio and TV Presenter, Grant Stott.

   First the grand prix achievement award for ‘Outstanding Hairdresser of the Year’ was announced and presented to a stunned Elle Craik, Stafford Street’s Salon Manager. While PR & Marketing Manager Yvonne Blyth, picked up a 20 year Long Service Award.

   “Our managers are extremely proud of their teams and our Awards night is the culmination of a successful year of business where we recognise and reward great work and great performance” said Joint Managing Directors, Jason & Joshua Miller. “There’s so much genuine camaraderie around for each and every winner and we are thankful and grateful to have such a fantastic group of people working with us.”

   This celebratory night comprised of a pre-dinner drinks reception, a 4-course dinner, games and a tombola draw with many fabulous prizes. The prizes were donated by numerous local companies and being given away to the lucky ticket holders. In addition the staff and guests then celebrated by dancing into the small hours.

   The  ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS are:

   Elle Craik, Outstanding Hairdresser of the Year

   Christie Whitelaw, Trainee of the Year Stafford Street

   Sophie Frame, Trainee of the Year South St Andrew Street

   Rachel Grayson, Trainee of the Year Frederick Street

   Nicole Hewitt, Trainee of the Year Ocean Terminal

   Sarah Walls, Trainee of the Year Holy Corner

   Ethan Coston, Trainee Competition Winner Group B

   Rachel Meechan, Trainee Competition Winner Group A

   Cat Nicholson, Retail Salesperson of the Year

   Hannah Wilson, Receptionist of the Year

   Karen Jones, Treatment Salesperson of the Year

   80+Club Winners (Client Retention) : Corry Riley, Rosslyn Orr, Natalie Cole, Elle Craik, Karen Kennedy, Lorraine McDiarmid, Rosy Brogan, Leigh Forrest, Amber Swift, Steven Suckling & Richard Beggs;

   Yvonne Blyth, 20-year Long Service Award

   Euan Alexander, Graduate Stylist of the Year

   Philip Michie, Salon Stylist of the Year

   Stephanie Skellet, Senior Stylist of the Year

   Lynsey Wilson, Head Stylist of the Year

   Steven Suckling, Senior Head Stylist of the Year

   Neil Purves, Men’s Stylist of the Year

   Carla McGuire, Salon Technician of the Year

   Neil Purves, Senior Technician of the Year

   Karen Jones, Head Technician of the Year

   We would like to congratulate all the winners and are proud of our staff.

    

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6. HRH The Princess Royal

   13th April 2017 10:56 am Leave a Comment

   We were delighted and honoured to welcome HRH The Princess Royal on a visit to our salon and Training Academy at Holy Corner where she unveiled a plaque to commemorate our 50 years in business. The Princess Royal spent an hour meeting with Directors, Managers, Assistant Managers and over 40 other team members. These were from across the salons as well as a number of our longest-serving clients.

   During a reception HRH learned about our work with the ‘Hair 4 U’ project and Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT). She met with patients and nurses involved. She also met our 6 ‘Trainees of the Year’. These are hairdresser from our successful apprenticeship programme. They were able to demonstrate some of their cutting, colouring and styling skills.

   HRH finished her visit with a charitable donation to her Charities Trust along with a posy of flowers.

   Thanks also to STV News reporter Susan Ripoll and cameraman Colin for their coverage of the visit on STV News at Six.

   Photography by Phillip Dickson

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7. 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.

   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.

    

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8. 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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9. 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!

    

    

    

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