02/10/18: I have just returned from a meeting with the owner of a salon in Oreston, to discuss the possibility of her taking me on as a stylist, so I may continue to hone my skills. Although it boosted my confidence no end to be taken on and to work as a stylist in the…

18/08/18: Whilst reflecting on my first 2 weeks, working within the small, local salon, confirmation of my Adult Learner Loan arrived in the post – yet another step towards it all feeling much more real. I have completed several gents’ cuts, using clippers and scissors, and will be glad of some further guidance! I have…

01/08/18: I did indeed meet with the salon owner, who is planning to open a salon on the hospital site. He spoke really passionately about his hopes of developing salons within hospitals; recognising the potential boost to an individual’s recovery from a quality salon experience. The first salon has already been built, but has fallen…

29/07/18 – The journey so far… Two weeks and 3 days ago, at the age of 54, I walked away from my position as art psychotherapist (which I had held for 16+ years) and stepped into the role of hairdresser. In the mind of a good friend and former colleague, who appears to know me…