Tag Archive: South St Andrews Street

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

   To find out more about the Scrummi towels we use in our salons click here. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with all things hair!

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2. 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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3. Graduation 2018

   10th December 2018 10:00 am Leave a Comment

   Our fabulous Charlie Miller stylists graduate in style and celebrate their hard work and achievements!

    

   Charlie Miller staff from across the salons were invited to an evening of recognition to celebrate and applaud team members who had graduated from trainee to stylist.

   A company first, the inaugural graduation ceremony was held at the King Khalid Auditorium in Edinburgh’s Surgeon’s Hall where all 5 salons came together along with invited guests to share in individual successes.

   Proud family members and salon teams added to the atmosphere in the room as each Graduate Stylist was met with a huge round of cheer and applause when called upon to collect their certificate from their salon manager!

   Before achieving Graduate Stylist status, trainees must complete and pass the highly-regarded 3-year Charlie Miller Training Programme in cutting and styling, colour and customer service. We believe this is something worth celebrating!

   “Our graduation evening had an amazing family feel with an exciting buzz” commented, Jason Miller, Joint Managing Director. “It was lovely to see how people have grown and developed in their craft and as individuals.  The graduation night provided a real sense of achievement for those stylists involved and we hope this will inspire others to have belief in what they can achieve. Hopefully we have created a further hunger for development and learning. There is excitement now and for others in the future”.

   

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4. Back to the Roots with Aoife

   30th July 2018 2:12 pm Leave a Comment

   Back to the roots

   This week we had the lovely Aoife Malone join us in salon for a back to the roots transformation.

   After fulfilling her blonde ambition  last year, Aoife changed up her look by going back to her roots.

   Starting off with a platinum blonde, Hayley from our South St Andrew Street salon got Aoife’s locks back to a more natural brunette.

   

   

   

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

   After applying colour and toner, Smartbond was added to help Aoife’s hair back to a healthier and condition.

   Smartbond helps protect the fibre during colouring processing while also strengthening the damaged hair. It’s unique in the sense that it actually merges with the actual hair strand from the inside out.

   Finishing off with a cut and blow dry, the transformation back to the roots was complete.

   Read her blog post about her experience here: Back to My Roots with Charlie Miller

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5. Shining a spotlight on our Apprentices for #ScotAppWeek17

   10th March 2017 2:14 pm Leave a Comment

   Scottish Apprenticeship Week ends today 10th March 2017 and we want to shine the spotlight on our wonderful trainees as we highlight some of their reasons for choosing their apprenticeship journey. We asked a few of them what 3 words best describe the experience of being a Trainee Stylist and why someone should choose hairdressing as a career and here’s what they said:

   In business for over 50 years literally hundreds of young apprentices have started their careers with us, sharpening their scissors and mastering their craft en route to a rewarding career. There are many attractive benefits a hairdressing career can bring: expert training in the craft and in personal growth; ongoing developments to keep a young person inspired and ahead of the game, competing in awards, climbing the ladder to manage a salon or join the Creative Team, plus a consistent and competitive salary.

   Variety is guaranteed as each client has their own story and every day a hairdresser has the opportunity to make their client feel and look fabulous. From welcoming clients to the salon for their ‘first day at school’ haircut to the potential of travelling the world for fashion shoots or catwalk and professional hair shows. Relationships are at the heart of everything we do and investing in the professional and personal growth our young apprentices is a commitment we take very seriously. Alongside the company’s regular in-depth salon expert training programme in cutting and colouring techniques, advances and new products, the  trainees are also enlisted on SVQ Hairdressing Levels 2 & 3 which is managed by ACT (Ambition Centre for Training) and offers accredited and structured theoretical education.

   Throughout the year trainees growth and achievements are recognised and our Trainee Competitions are an opportunity for them to show off their creativity and skills and wow our judges to win cool prizes. In addition, our individual salon Trainee of the Year Awards are run annually and are presented at our Achievement Awards night.

   If you’re interested in a career with us simply request an application form via info@charliemiller.com. Find out more about life at Charlie Miller by following us on Instagram, twitter and Facebook #cmhairdressing

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6. 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.

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