Creative Team
Below you will find an introduction to some of our Creative Team members
John Cooper
Dare Salon's owner and director, John Cooper has been hairdressing since 1980 and has headed Dare Inspirational Hairdressing since 1986.
Having been at the forefront of hairdressing in Aberdeen for many years, he has already achieved much in those years including published photographic work for leading hair magazine the Hairdressers Journal and other top publications. Seminar and show work have been John's staple over the years and has seen him and his team extremely active in the last 3 years doing cutting workshops for Wella and most recently for Schwarzkopf International.
Roberto Sanz
Roberto has spent most of his adult life in hairdressing having chocked up nearly thirty years of experience. Roberto began his career as a young trainee in his home town of Buenos Aries. After building a name for himself he spent some time travelling within the South American continent working in Brazil and Bolivia. In all senses he can be considered a classic hairdresser and revels in the opportunity to show his blow drying skills. As we are moving away from the artificially straightened hair and back into glamorous looks, these expert skills will make his services much sought after. A member of the artistic team within Dare he has a particular affinity with mens hair and has a long list of clients booking well in advance.
"I enjoy the thrill of working with hair and have not lost my passion for my craft as each year passes I enjoy the opportunity to learn new skills within the Dare Salons and the passing on of these skills to the youngsters who follow us into the industry"
Neil Anderson
Neil has enjoyed a career that has so far seen him enjoy prominence within the Dare Artistic team and a stint at Saks hair and beauty. He has contributed to several shows and had a hand in assisting in photographic work that still adorns the salon walls. He has a great interest in anything that is difficult and enjoys dressing hair. If you need someone to look after your needs for a special occasion Neil is the man to help you. He will help you find the look that will both suit the wearer and be practical for the occasion. “If it’s possible we will get the job done and if it’s not then we’ll think of something.”
Special skills include:
Big glam hair
Curls, movement, texture
Design cutting, asymmetry, bi level, androgyny (Le Roux)
Colour Specialist
Robyn McVicar
Robyn is a senior stylist based at our Galleria Salon and enjoys a reputation for fearless cutting. Makeover time is her element, so if a complete new image is what you are after this is the girl for you. “There is nothing more satisfying than changing someone’s image, even giving them a great up do for a special night out is always exciting especially when you know you have boosted their confidence.”
Robyn’s other great skills include presentation work and she enjoys taking part in the show work and photographic assignments set by the salon.
Special skills include:
Restyle and design haircutting
Special occasion dressing hair
Specialist colour work including colour correction