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Upon meeting Tiff J, salon owner and Creative Director of 3thirty hair & beauty
salon, you’re immediately struck by her quiet, enigmatic nature.
For someone who at the tender age of 26 has just launched their own hair and beauty salon, her humble demeanour is one to be admired. Tiff’s passion for hair materialised at the age of 12 when she started working as a Saturday girl in her older sister’s salon. She was intrigued by how the art of hair styling immediately transformed a person’s appearance and persona and decided there and then that hairdressing was her calling. As soon as Tiff finished secondary school she went to studied hairdressing at college and graduated 2 years later aged 18 with a NVQ Level 2. Her hairdressing career officially commenced with a junior position at a newly opened salon, Identity situated in the heart of the Shoreditch triangle. Soon enough, Tiff’s insatiable appetite to master all the facets of the hair arts resolved in her encompassing the expertise of afro hair styling, cutting, colouring, bridal hair styling and the various hair extension systems. Her devotion to honing her craft combined with her natural ability to engage with clients and motivate staff didn’t go unnoticed and within a few short years, Tiff went from junior to Style Director. In 2008 Tiff was shortlisted for the L’Oreal Colour Cup Trophy for her awe inspiring colouring technique and creative vision validating her innovative artistry. 2009 aged 25, after 7 productive years at Identity, Tiff began contemplating about owning her own salon. Given the current economic climate it was an ominous time to start up a small business, especially within the service industry-even more established salons were struggling to hold on their clientele much less. Nevertheless, always one for taking the road less travelled, Tiff left the safety net of Identity and embarked on pursuing her dream with the support and encouragement of husband Harvender. Within weeks of putting in an offer for a shop floor space on 330 Old Street, her application was granted and 3 whirlwind weeks later, Tiff and her husband Harvender were the proud owners of 3thirty hair & beauty salon. Nestled in the affluent city streets of EC1, 3thirty provides a serene sanctuary for the hard working individual, which seamlessly amalgamates a homely environment with hints of decadence and glamour. The salon is bathed in a soft, flattering light which resonates from two magnificent chandeliers suspended from the high ceiling. In the waiting dwells an irresistibly plush lounging chaise awaiting you to sink in and delve into the vast sum of glossy magazines strewn across an adjacent coffee table. Depicted on the wall directly behind is a charismatic airbrushed sketch which deliberately disjointed from its elegant surroundings to add to the salon’s eclectic character. The large antiquated ornate gold framed mirrors in the styling area openly demand you to gaze at your reflection, its regal design alluringly stunning. With a burgeoning list of clients, elite staffing and exciting photo shoots scheduled, Tiff is already thinking about expanding her business venture. Her passion for acquiring knowledge attributed greatly to her eminence and by eventually setting up a training academy in the future, Tiff hopes to inspire other trainees to do well in their careers by being exposed to all the creative and practical facets of the hair industry. Tiff J’s modest demeanour is a refreshing rarity but shouldn’t be misconstrued for submissiveness for her rising star is a force to reckon with. |
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