about
OUR STORY
An independent salon on the buzzing High Street of Hanham in Bristol. When you arrive at Joseph Clarkson Hairdressing you will be greeted by a friendly team in a comfortable and beautifully stylish salon set over two levels.
We have been responsible for creating gorgeous healthy hair and keeping our clients feeling fantastic since 2009. We are constantly investing in our craft, training with some of in the biggest names in the business: Wella, TIGI, Wahl and Great Lengths. We strive to bring you the best hair and salon experience all whilst enjoying complimentary drinks in our air conditioned space.
We pride ourselves on being knowledgeable and professional and always up to date with current and classical trends. Whether a balayage, a lived in blonde, traditional bob or fun and vibrant vivid colour... We got you with our years of experience in the industry. We are here to help you achieve amazing hair whether you are looking to elevate a current look, or a complete transformation and re-style. We want you to leave the salon looking your absolute best with a bespoke look, which reflects your personal style.
We look forward to meeting you and working with your hair! Joseph and the team.
our team
Joseph - owner
Hi I’m Joseph. I first opened the salon in 2009 under the name Joseph Hannah Hairdressing with my friend and business partner Hannah. In 2024 after 15 years in business together Hannah decided to step back and I re-launched the salon as Joseph Clarkson Hairdressing. I've loved hair for as long as I can remember. My earliest hair memory is being obsessed with my sisters Barbie's hair and infatuated with Madisons hair from the film Splash. At 13 I got my first job at a salon called Simpsons in central Bristol. I got the bus from school to Simpsons twice a week, I also worked every Saturday. I absolutely loved it and from there I started an apprenticeship. I went on to work in a few other salons before opening my own at the age of 22. Over the years the salon has survived 3 recessions and a global pandemic and we are still going strong. I love my job, I love being with people and creating relationships with my clients and being able to be creative in my work. It gives me joy when my clients leave the salon happy. Short hair and structured bobs are my thing. I love nothing more than cutting lots of hair off! Blondes are my passion, anything bleach! The blonder the better, if you like a full blonde, lived in blonde or a bleach and tone I’m your man. I’m also a massive fan of vivid colours where I can really get creative. In my own time I am a keen festival goer, I love spending my spare time with by partner Phil and our beautiful little boy Wesley. I hope you find my salon professional friendly and fun. Coming to the salon is a treat and we hope to give you great hair an a positive experience
Jennie - senior stylist
Jennie has been at the salon for 15 years and in that time has created a loyal client base, the salon wouldn’t be the same without Jen. She’s a lovely person and a great all round stylist. Jennie can put her hand to anything, she’s a natural born hairdresser.
In her own time Jen spends time with her partner and her sons Albie and Sebastian, she is a keen camper and body boarder.
shannon - senior stylist
Since Shannon started with us 7 years ago straight from college and has been promoted from apprentice to stylist and most recently to senior stylist , Shannon is confident, knowledgeable and skilful hairdresser.
Shannon is a wonderful person with her highlighting and balayage skills are her most requested services from her clients. She’s also very skilled in cutting and has a lot of Gent clients. Shannon gets great pleasure at making her clients feel special.
She has grown a loyal client base that has stuck with her for many years and is always gaining new clients.
In her own time Shannon enjoys ridding her horse and spends most of her free time at her stables with her rescue dog penny.
lauren - senior stylist
Lauren joined the team in 2020 after the first lock down after travelling Australia for a few years working in salons and bars, having the time of her life!
Lauren enjoys all hairdressing, she’s a great classic cutter, short hair and bobs are her thing and big bouncy blowdrys. Lauren is a very sweet girl, very easy going and has a relaxed attitude. In her free time she enjoys socialising with friends
Hannah - self employed senior stylist
Hannah opened the salon with Joseph in 2009 and together had 15 wonderful successful years running Joseph Hannah hairdressing. In 2024 Hannah decided to step away from the running of the business to spend more time at home with her husband and two children Rudy and Violet.
Hannah is very experienced hairdresser with more then 25 years in the industry.
Hannah is confident in all aspects of hairdressing but loves highlighting and cutting.
Hannah is a self employed senior stylist, working Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and the occasional Saturdays. In her own time she spends time with her children most weekends travelling the country supporting her daughter with her cheerleading.
ellie - stylist
After joining the salon in 2019 as an apprentice, Ellie has gone from strength to strength in her goal of becoming a hairdresser and she has recently been promoted to stylist. Ellie has attended several colour and cut courses in the wella studio in London with more to look forward to in the future.
Ellie loves working with long hair and particularly enjoys modern highlighting techniques and balayage but can put her talented hands to any hair service.
Ellie is the kindest girl, she will do anything for anyone, she brings so much joy and energy to the salon, she loves a chat and is a pleasure to spend a few hours with while getting your hair done.
she’s a very valued member of the team and her client list is growing all the time.
In her own time she enjoys spending time with her friends and family socialising and travelling.