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Gemma Collins
Posted on 01. Feb, 2007 by Sam Barry in Managers, Stylists
Right then… First things first, what’s your name?
Gemma Collins
OK… If you don’t mind me asking, how old are you?
31
List 5 words to describe yourself.
Reliable/Chatty/Good time keeper/Friendly/Confident!
What do you enjoy doing out of work?
Spending time with my little girl, she always makes me smile. Oh, and drinking too much wine!
Which of the 3 glamorous The Cutting Rooms salons do you work at?
Abington Grove
What level of stylist are you classed as?
Manager
What type of hairdressing do you specialise in?
Cutting, Training, and colour. MCA in wella colour (Master colour award)
How long have you been working in the hairdressing industry?
15 years
Cool… So what do you think hairdressing is all about?
Giving people the confidence in the appearance, and creating the perfect haircut that will suit the client and their lifestyle.
How do you think a good haircut service makes the client feel?
Confident in us and the salon which makes them more comfortable. A full consultation puts a client at ease.
What personality trait do you think every hairdresser needs to have?
Able to listen and advise
What type of skills do you bring to The Cutting Rooms?
Professionalism, support and fun!
Where do you get your inspiration from when hairdressing?
All magazines give me inspiration of the new looks, working with the wella team on new techniques gives me more confidence to be more creative.
Who has the coolest hair in the world?
I love long feminin hair such as; Cheryl Cole, Jenifer Lopez ect..
Who has the worst hair in the world?
Simon Cowel!
What do you like the most about hairdressing?
Meeting new people and building a relationship with our clients!
Which celebrities do you take inspiration from?
Marilyn Monroe, I love her look, hair and make-up!
What type of cut do you enjoy doing the most?
Something choppy
Describe a typical day at The Cutting Rooms
Fun, busy! We work as a team. Lots of chatting, it’s a GREAT atmosphere!
How do your fellow ‘Cutting Rooms’ team members influence you?
They keep me informed in whats happening now as they are all younger than me!
Where do you see yourself and what do you hope to achieve in your future hairdressing career?
To be a good, confident hairdresser that my clients can rely on for a great service!





Harriet
06. Aug, 2009
gemma has been training me for a couple of months now… since she has done this i have learnt more about hairdressing then i have done in the 4 years at college.. just wanna say a big thanks to her…
your great xx
Clare Bunting
15. Oct, 2009
Gemma, it’s great to hear that you like doing choppy styles best as you do an excellent job on mine every five weeks! And surprise, surprise – Howard from Take That gets a mention – but nothing about your shoe collection?
Best wishes,
Clare x
Lucy Johnson
17. Nov, 2009
Thanks for the new hair cut today love it am a new person! Love your photos!