Our Education Team
When you meet our team of educators, you’ll know you’re in expert hands. With a combined 75 years industry experience, the Salon Promotions Education Team live and breathe hairdressing and the passion is never more evident than when they are sharing that experience with other stylists.
Join us and take your hairdressing to the next level!
Laura Elliott
Laura joined Salon Promotions in 2017 with over 20 years’ experience in both salons and as an educator. Laura helped create the Neäl & Wølf Colour range, Ultimate 9 and Glaze, as well as helping to launch the Salon Promotions training academy. Over the years Laura has worked alongside hairdressing celebrities including Akin Konizi, Bruno Marc, Darren Ambrose and Josh Wood.
Chloe Whittle
Chloe joined Salon Promotions in 2018 and has a wealth of experience including education for Toni&Guy, teaching from NVQ level to experienced stylists. Chloe is one of the best we’ve seen when it comes to any dressing work and is very passionate about learning the fundamentals of hair preparation in order to get the most out of any style.
Craig Banks
Craig has been passionate about hair from a young age, bringing with him over 25 years of industry experience. He started at Toni&Guy as a Colour Technician and eventually moved his way up to Head Colour Technician. As well as running his own salon for 10 years, he’s done everything from education to salon management and loves all things colour. With his approachable and bright personality, Craig loves to make hair both educational and fun!
Kelly Hewitt
Kelly joined Salon Promotions in 2022, bringing 25 years’ experience from different sectors of the industry, from working on the salon floor to owning her own salon for over 15 years and teaching in academies. Kelly has a passion for hair and is continuously building on her skills and knowledge, having recently completed her Colour Masters with Salon Promotions. She loves being creative in colour and inspiring creativity in others.
Katie Mason
Katie joined the Education Team in 2023 with over 20 years of hair experience, including owning her own salon for 14 years and completing her Colour Masters. Katie is creative and enthusiastic in all things hair. She loves to share her knowledge through teaching and helping to guide people through the world of hairdressing. She has a particular passion for sustainable beauty and specialises in all things colour.