History

The Russell Eaton brand began from humble beginnings with the first Russell Eaton salon opening its door in 1978 in Barnsley, Yorkshire. Over the next 30 years the salon transitioned through several moves and expanded into bigger premises. Eventually in 2009 the Russell Eaton brand had become such a success, with both customers and the hair industry, that the decision was made to open a new flagship salon in Leeds city centre.

Russell Eaton team members have remained loyal to the salons, with many members having grown up alongside the business, sharing and expanding its ever-growing success. At least two of the Barnsley salon team members have worked within the salon for over 30 years, while another four members have worked in the salon for a decade. However, perhaps its greatest asset is that their clients have remained loyal too. Many clients have been visiting the salon for decades and in some cases, families spanning three generations visit. The Russell Eaton brand truly has family and tradition at its heart.

However, it’s not just in Yorkshire that Russell Eaton is a renowned name; the salons have become recognised globally for their creativity and ground-breaking hairdressing.

Founder Russell Eaton says, “I am so proud of how far the Russell Eaton salons have come. Seeing my salons go from strength to strength has literally been a dream come true. To have my family working alongside me all the way has made the experience even better, more than I could ever hope for.”

• Awards include:

  Fellowship for British Hairdressing Salon Group of the Year : 2017 winner

  English Hair and Beauty Awards: Team of the Year : 2017 winner

  Hair Awards Best Regional Salon North : 2016 winner

  Salon Business Creative Salon of the Year : 2016 winner

  Most Wanted Colour Expert (Robert Eaton) : 2016 winner

  Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year : 2016 winner

  The English Hair & Beauty Awards Team of the Year : 2017 winner

  North Western Hairdresser of the Year (Daniel Couch & Ashleigh Maybank) : 2017 winner

  Hair Awards Hair Hero (Robert Eaton) : 2019 winner

  Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year : 2017 winner

  Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year : 2018 winner

  British Hairdresser of the Year (Robert Eaton) : 2019 winner

  British Hairdresser of the Year (Robert Eaton) : 2021 winner