Peter & Christine - Co Founders & Directors
Peter is originally from Birmingham but moved to Slough as a child. He initially trained as a barber before moving into hairdressing whilst growing up in the area. Having qualified, he moved to London where he furthered his training and worked his way up to being the top Stylist whilst managing “Micheal London” , which was one of the top salons in London at the time. Notably, whilst Peter was there, they won the L’Oreal Trophy on more than one occasion.
Christine, born and raised in London, with a sharp eye for fashion, began working in a West London hairdressers as the apprentice for them and the barber’s shop next door. She left to further her career at a busier and more reputable London Salon before eventually being headhunted for a top london salon as a Premier Stylist and Salon Manager.
Peter & Christine met in February 1980 at local Maidenhead nightspot ‘Skindles’, unaware at the time that they were both hairdressers. In 1981 they decided to combine as a team, not only in life, but also in business. They combined their talent, and years of experience in London, to open a salon back where Peter was from; to bring their taste of London to the home counties.
After a search that took a few years, in October 1983, they opened the doors to “Peter London” (which is now known as “Cracknells Hairdressing”) and began their journey of transforming a small pocket of Maidenhead into one of the busiest salons in the area. Along the way they have undergone the obvious name change to “Cracknells Hairdressing” and juggled the business while raising a family. Both of their sons have joined them in the industry, the most notable being their youngest son, Tommy, who is a Premier Stylist at one of the top salons in the world: Richard Ward Metro Spa, Chelsea.
As you can imagine, they have trained on many courses and have a wealth of experience, both working in the industry for over 50 years and running their own salon for the last 35. Christine has also managed to squeeze in a degree in Colour which she passed with the highest grade possible from L’Oreal, making her one of the top Colour Experts in the UK.
Jen - Salon Manager & Head of Hair Education
Jen is one of our longest serving members of staff having been with the team for 14 years. Jen trained separately from others at Cracknells Hairdressing, training at Uxbridge College. Jen brings a wealth of experience with 28 years in the industry; prior to joining us she was a leading Barber in London.
Jen is our Head of Training at Cracknells, coaching our Juniors through their training and onto being Stylists within the Salon.
Alongside this, Jen is one our leading Colour Experts and Top Stylists, easily turning her hand to any type of work required; she particularly enjoys Wedding Hair and Colour.
Qualifications
- Kerastase Ambassador
- Level 2 & 3 diploma in NVQ women's hairdressing
- Assessor A2 qualified
- Great Lengths Hair Extensions Diploma
STYLE DIRECTORS
Natasha
Tash (as she’s more popularly known) alongside Laura, are our longest serving members of staff, having been trained in-house by Christine.
Tash has a wealth of experience and an incredibly sharp eye for detail. She has a natural talent in every aspect of hairdressing.
Qualifications:
- Level 2 & 3 diploma in NVQ women's hairdressing
- L’Oreal Colour Awards
- Great Lengths Hair Extensions Diploma
- Barbering at Alan D London hairdressing Academy
Laura
Laura is one of the longest serving members of the Cracknells team. She’s been here for over 17 years and, along with Natasha, were the last of our Junior’s to be personally trained by founder, Christine.
Laura is one of our exceptional all-rounders, who relishes in the challenge of a re-style, be it colour or hairstyle.
Qualifications:
- Level 2 & 3 diploma in NVQ women's hairdressing
- L’Oreal Colour Awards
- Wahl Academy Creative Advance with Simon Shaw
- Barbering at Alan D London hairdressing Academy
Charlotte
Charlotte has been hairdressing for 13 years and is very passionate about creating a colour and style that best suits you.
She loves all aspects of hair but most of all her favourite is doing colour. Adapting to all the seasonal colours 'who doesn't love a copper in the autumn'
If you love a good chat and beautiful hair, she is your girl!
STYLISTS
Louise
Louise is an exciting young talent here at Cracknells having joined in February 2023, straight from college with her Diploma NVQ Levels 2 & 3 in women’s hairdressing.
After impressing with her hard working attitude and willingness to take on any challenge, she was promoted to “Stylist” at Cracknells in October 2023.
She has taken on further education to make her a more rounded hairdresser and recently completed her L’Oreal Intermediate cutting course.
APPRENTICES
We have a number of apprentices that are currently going through their training here at Cracknells. If you are also interested in becoming a hairdresser please get in touch.