MEET TEAM INDIGO
Friendly, Experienced & Eager To Please
Neil Hopkins
Director and Boss Man!
Neil opened Indigo’s doors in 2006 after 20 years of working as a
When Neil’s not in the salon you will often find him assisting top session stylists such as Eugene Souliman, Duffy, Martin Cullen, on fashion shows across the world. Once he’s home and back behind a chair at Indigo expect him to create the perfect look, men and women alike. He understands that a lot of women want to be feminine and glamorous without looking ‘over-done.’ Neil has an eye for detail paying attention

Samantha Lea
Salon Manager and Glamour Puss
After being a client of Neil’s for ten years, he finally talked Sam into working for him! Working as our fabulous front of house Manager since 2010, you will find Sam usually is the first face you see as you walk into Indigo. Ready with a smile, a warm welcome (and a bit of glamour) she kicks starts your Indigo experience. We really don’t know what we would do without her!
Completed courses at Indigo
• 2017 – Aveda Skin Care
• 2017 – My Aveda
• 2015 – Aveda Effective Team Meetings
• 2014 – Aveda Benchmarking for Success
• 2014 – Aveda Maximising your Front Desk

Adele Smith
Director and Baking Enthusiast
We call her ‘The Swan’ mainly because she has the ability to glide around the salon in the calmest of manners. Neil’s right hand (
Completed courses at Indigo
• 2020 – Beyond Balayage w/ Samantha Cusick
• 2020 – Bridal Hair w/ Hannah Taylor
• 2019 – Aveda Vibrants
• 2019 – Bleach applications – Not another salon
• 2018 – Freehand and balayage techniques – Not another salon
• 2016 -L’Oreal 20:20 – Balayage with Jack Howard
• 2016 – L’Oreal 5 minute hair up workshop
• 2016 – L’Oreal Bridal hair workshop
• 2015 – L’Oreal Balayage Free Hand & Ombre Techniques
• 2015 – Aveda Colour Ambassador Training
• 2014 – Aveda Balayage
• 2014 – Aveda Full Spectrum Deep
• 2013 – Bumble and Bumble Styling Foundation
• 2013 – Sassoon ABC Cutting
• 2012 – Foundation Degree in Leadership and Management – Staffordshire University
• 2012 – Aveda Style Systems
• 2012 – Aveda Contemporary Creatives
• 2011 – Aveda Innovative Cutting
• 2011 – Aveda Innovative Colour
• 2010 – Aveda Product Knowledge

Danielle Lee
Director and Pocket Rocket
‘Though she
Completed courses at Indigo
• 2019 – Aveda Vibrants
• 2019 – NVQ
• 2018 – NVQ level 3
• 2018 – L’Oreal
• 2017 – L’Oreal 20:20 Balayage with Jack Howard
• 2015 – Aveda Colour Ambassador Training
• 2014 Cultivate Your Colour
• 2014 Balayage
• 2013 Aveda Product Knowledge
• 2011 Legendary Classic
• 2010 Contemporary Foil Placement
• 2009 Consultation
• 2009 My Aveda

Jaimie George
Creative Director and Globe Trotter
When Jaimie isn’t creating beautiful hair at Indigo, she is styling and dressing hair on runways and shoots. Having since the age of 16 been building her skills she has become a respected and accomplished member of the fashion industry. Working alongside Eugene Souliman (one of the most influential hair stylists) as a member of his core team, travelling all over the world. Don’t be fooled by the fabulous career in fashion however – Jaimie’s down to earth approach in
(An honest note –
Completed courses at Indigo
• 2017 – Aveda colour systems
• 2017 – Aveda colour solutions

Elizabeth Harris
Creative Director - always got her dancing shoes on!
Elizabeth “looks good in a bin bag-Harris”, is your
Her natural and honest approach enables her to understand what is best suited for the individual, and she strives for the perfect experience for every appointment.
If you’re looking for a style to look as good at home, as the day you leave the salon – she’ll give you some tips to make your hair look as glamorous on a rainy Tuesday as it does on a Saturday night.
Completed Courses at Indigo
• 2017 – L’Oreal 5 minute hair up
• 2017 – L’Oreal 20:20 Balayage with Jack Howard
• 2016 – Aveda Men
• 2015 – Social Media
• 2014 – Master your Mix
• 2014 – Pure Foiling
• 2013 – Full Spectrum Deep
• 2013 – Hair Colour Systems
• 2013 – Productivity

Daisy Watton
Senior Stylist and Painted Lady
Indigo has enjoyed working with Daisy since 2015 – starting her hairdressing career with us. Watching her grow from her very first haircut she is now a successful stylist with a loyal clientele. Daisy’s striking appearance doesn’t just stop at her tattoos. The Painted Lady uses her own pallet and likes to create strong, bold hair (on the right client) but will also turn her hand to create wearable natural hair – ensuring nobody leaves as a carbon copy.
Completed courses at Indigo
• 2019 – Aveda core men 1 & 2
• 2019 – Aveda Kinetic Colour
• 2017 – L’Oreal Advanced Mens Cutting course
• 2017 – Pure Foiling
• 2017 – Beyond Balayage
• 2016 – Master your Mix
• 2016 – Merging Colours

Chloe Greaves
Stylist and Festival Queen
Our braiding sensation and up and coming stylist, will not only get you festival ready but she’ll create hair that shows off the best version of you! Another home grown talent of Indigo, Chloe started as an apprentice and has now developed her own unique style. Joining the creative team of stylists she’s often called for work on Fashion week and hair exhibitions. Chloe is very approachable, a great listener with a fun and playful attitude to hair. She will make your Indigo experience, the best it can be.
Completed courses at Indigo
• 2020 – Aveda Full Spectrum Deep Systems
• 2020 – Aveda Core Men
• 2019 – Aveda Kinetic Colour Vibrants
• 2019 – Aveda Core Cutting 1 & 2
• 2017 – My Aveda
• 2017 – Aveda Systems & Solutions

Ellie Deeley
Stylist and Red Head
An exceptional young hairdresser Ellie is building her knowledge in all things hair. After starting her career elsewhere, the Indigo education team are helping her perfect her skills.
Her natural eye (something you can’t teach) means she is quickly progressing into a confident stylist.
Definitely one to watch.
Completed courses at Indigo
• 2020 Aveda Core Creative
• 2019 Aveda Core Cutting
• 2019 Aveda Formulate with Confidence
• 2019 Aveda Hair Colour Solutions
• 2019 Aveda Hair Colour Systems

Ellie Rockliff
Junior stylist and yummy mummy!
Following a successful career in skincare and retail, Ellie wasn’t afraid to try something new…..and we’re so glad she did! Raised and polished at Indigo, she demonstrates a willingness to learn and a strong determination. She is now able to show off her skills on the salon floor.
Ellie has a very happy presence within the salon and this is reflected in everything she does
Completed courses at Indigo
• 2020 Aveda Full Spectrum Deep Systems
• 2020 Aveda Core Creative
• 2019 Aveda Style to Last
• 2019 Aveda Formulate with Confidence
• 2019 Aveda Hair Colour Solutions
• 2019 Aveda Hair Colour Systems
• 2019 Aveda Pure Foiling

Lucie Martin
Junior Stylist and Party Girl
Rising star Lucy, joined Indigo in 2018 to complete her hairdressing training. Under the watchful eye of the salon Educators, Lucy has grown in confidence and is a key member of the team.
Her calm manner, and desire to give a look that’s not trendy, but on trend, means Lucy is quickly progressing through the ranks.
Completed courses at Indigo
• 2019 Aveda Core Cutting
• 2019 Aveda Formulate with Confidence
• 2019 Aveda Hair Colour Solutions
• 2019 Aveda Hair Colour Systems

Tara Haynes
Junior stylist
Completed courses at Indigo
• 2019 Aveda Pure Foiling
• 2019 Aveda Beyond Braiding/Salon Speed Styling
• 2019 Aveda Formulate with Confidence

We are also assisted by a wide team of helpers! From receptionists to our apprentices and trainees – the next era of stylists – we couldn’t do our job without them!