Why Forresters?

	Plenty of protein in the form of fish, meat and eggs will help your hair stay healthy and glossy. Veggie’s need to eat sufficient nuts, pulses and grains to achieve the same effect. So make sure you keep your protein intake up this season

In compiling the web site we hope we have given you a comprehensive overview of Forresters - illustrating their professionalism, dedication and attention to client care.

Over the last three years we have completely refurbished all of the hair salons within the group in an effort to provide you, the client, with the highest level of comfort and satisfaction possible.

We have surrounded ourselves with staff whose skill levels are second-to-none - all Forresters salons now have their own dedicated colour technicians and 80% of our staff has undergone intensive training at Forresters - including NVQ training to the highest level. Currently we employ more than 75 hair stylists and beauty therapists, who ensure our customers get the care and attention we feel they deserve.

After 31 years in 'the business' we now feel we are providing the best possible service and care a top hairdressing and beauty outlet can achieve. The introduction of a total beauty service was a major step in providing essential client care and our Beauty salon at Tilehurst is evidence of our commitment to our customers needs.

It goes without saying that we have earned the respect of our peers within the hairdressing Industry. The work at Forresters also extends to putting on shows, seminars and working with the local media in setting up photo sessions. The public response is always tremendous and bolsters a strong sense of camaraderie within the group ensuring Forresters is always at the forefront of British hair design.

	Omega 3 is excellent for keeping your hair beautiful from the inside out. Foods rich in this natural oil are avocado, nuts, seeds and oily fish. Zinc is another great hair food, so fill up on spinach and leafy green salads

I now invite you to take time to browse our web site. We are sure you will find it interesting and enjoyable. Check out the 4-You page which is packed with helpful tips and advice on beauty and hair. You can also find details of a salon near you.

An absolute must are our latest photographic collections. Here you should find an up-to-the-minute images that reflects your own style and personality.

Our Gift Voucher page is worth a look. Here you can purchase vouchers for any occasion. All vouchers are usable at any hair or beauty outlet throughout the Forresters group.

For those interested in a future in hairdressing, the Career page provides an outline of salon skills and situations vacant.

These are just a few examples of the pages in our site, so please take this opportunity to check out the Forresters group and see why a visit to Forresters is a must.

John & Jill Forrester

1999, Forresters appointed a Clarins Beauty Salon

"The decision to involve Beauty as part of the Hairdressing business has to be taken in full. The Beauty facility is not an add on service, but one which is to offer the client with a complete one stop shop. The two industries Hair and Beauty attract each other."

		Find out more about the Clarins & Crystal Clear treatments
		Beauty treatments price list
		Salon price list

Awards

	Over-heated hair may be looking tired and dried out, consider a trim or go a lower maintenance style that won’t need to take so much punishment

British Hairdressing Awards

		Southern Hairdressers of the Year in 1990
		Best Newcomer of the Year - Gemma Forrester 1994
		Gemma - nominated Southern Hairdresser 1998, 1996
		Robbie Robertson nominated Technician of the year 2000
		Shortlisted for British Business Awards 2002 "Web Site Of The Year"
		Gemma & Stuart finalists British Hairdressing Awards 2002

Membership and Affiliations

		The Hairdressers Employers Association (HEA)
		National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ)
		Schwarzkopf PH Club
		British Fellowship of Hair Artists of Great Britain
		Hairdressers Guild
		National Hairdressers Federation
		Future Affiliation: Investors In People

Sponsorships and Seminars

Forresters have grown and maintained an excellent working relationship with Schwarzkopf during their 29 year association. A partnership which has resulted in development of the Forresters Artistic Team being regularly dispatched to overseas seminars, traveling the World to reinforce the Forresters development, training and educational philosophies.

		Ireland
		Columbia
		European
		UK seminars

Shown below the Forresters artistic team at the Salon show

Sessions

Gemma Forrester is now honing her skills on an editorial front, with regular sessions for a wide range of consumer and Trade publications including:

		The Independent on Sunday		B Magazine
		The Daily Mail		Essentials
		Reading Evening Post		More Magazine
		Cosmopolitan		Woman's Own
		19		Hair Magazine
		Mizz		Your Salon

More photographs from session and show work can be seen on the Sessions page and the Forresters In The Press page

The Future

"The rewards are fed back into the business" - John Forrester.