Team
Our Team
Sophia
Director & Head Barber
After reading business and following her passion for hairdressing, ambitious owner Sophia has mixed everything she learnt whilst studying at Toni&Guy academy in Manchester with her natural talent to produce this unique new barber shop. After gaining experience in Toni&Guy Geneva, Switzerland, working on catwalk shows in Barcelona to photoshoots in Zurich, Sophia discovered she favoured barbering and noticed her home town of Chester lacked a haven for the modern day gentleman to get a good cut and shave and relax in a nice environment.
Vincent
Manager & Head Barber
Classically trained by Vidal Sassoon Vincent brings all aspects of hair in to barbering and is a fantastic asset to the team. With over 14 years experience he has the title of Scotlands best barber 2017 , 2nd place for UK’s best barber 2019 and many more. He has educated on stages world wide and has been heavily involved in fashion and editorial campaigns for big brands such as Doc Martin. He is our in house educator and is heading up our courses at our academy.
Jonny
Barber
Our longest standing member to the team Jonny who joined shortly after we opened, Joining as a receptionist our vibrant chatty character Jonny soon realised he had a passion for barbering and started our apprenticeship process. After lots of education and private courses including Menspire, Savills and flying to Holland to train with the famous Schorem, Jonny became an extremely talented barber. His great personality mixed with his natural barbering ability means he has gained a very strong client base.
Chris
Barber
Chris is the king of a skin fade. Beginning his career at Suave as an apprentice whilst gaining his qualification at Voudoo in Liverpool. A hard worker and quick learner he impressed all of his educators and was on the shop floor in no time. With a very busy column Chris goes above and beyond for his clientele and has a real eye for attention to detail.
Lucas
Barber
Our Brummie Lucas brings the creative Flare to the team. An all rounder Lucas loves learning and working on photoshoots and anything visually creative. Always thinking out the box his love for mens hair means his styling skills are always one to turn heads. No challenge or restyle is too big. *Lucas is currently on a sabbatical Travelling Bali and will be back in August*
Matty
Barber
We feel so lucky to have found Matty! Matty had started out on a private course and was settled in to a shop when he decided to invest in himself and attend one of our academy days. We knew straight away there was something special about Matty and he joined the team straight away! Very polite and very attentive he has built a great clientele here!
Connor
Barber
Trained in house at suave Connor completed his NVQ and passed with the highest level of distinction. Careful and thorough, Connor is a chilled relaxed member of the team who enjoys listening to all clients. In Connors spare time you may catch him at the local bars as a DJ!
Charlie
Barber
Training with Toni & Guy Charlie at 18 realised he preferred barbering over hairdressing, he went on to work in London,Leeds & Ibiza managing shops and gaining experience in men’s hair. Charlie is very chatty and has been cutting for 8 years.
Kayley
Receptionist
Our receptionist Kayley is here to help with anything you need! Kayley was living in Majorca 10 years and on her first day back she joined the suave team! Kind and caring she is a great asset to our team and is already a qualified hairdresser. Kayley is currently training with us to become a barber and is proving that she has the natural ability to be a great barber soon!
Keane
Apprentice
Our apprentice Keane is fresh from school is showing so much dedication and commitment to his barbering journey. Keane is an armature boxer in his spare time and his discipline shines through to his work. Nothing is ever too much to ask of keane and we can’t wait to help him grow.