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Louise Bailey
Headshot picture of extensionist Louise Bailey
Born
Hornchurch
OccupationHair Extensionist
Known forExpert hair extensionist, founder of Beauty Club London salon.
Websitehttps://www.beautyclublondon.co.uk/hair-extensions/

Louise Bailey is a British hair extension specialist and co-founder of Beauty Club London.[1][2]. She has worked in the industry for over 23 years and has served as a judge for the UK Hair Extension Competition[3][4][5]. Bailey has also provided training for hair extension professionals, including at Harrods Hair & Beauty Salon[6][7].

Bailey's clients have included Ellie Goulding[8], Yasmin Le Bon[3][9], and Stacy Solomon[5]. Her work in hair extensions has been noted in various industry sources[10][9][11].

Early Career

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Louise Bailey was born and raised in Hornchurch, East London. At the age of 13, she began working as a Saturday assistant in a local hair salon, discovering her passion for hairdressing. She left school at 15 to pursue hairdressing full-time, working her way up from assisting to styling.

In 2002, Bailey began working with hair extensions as the industry was evolving. She started as a freelance stylist in Essex, offering extension services to private clients. Over the next decade, she developed her techniques and gained a clientele. In 2014, she moved to Central London to work at Four London[5][12], a hair salon in Mayfair.

Then taking her experience and knowledge further, Bailey went on to develop the Extension Professional[4] brand, which provided clip-in extensions[2] and training for stylists. She also co-develop Beauty Club London, a hair extension salon in Central London where she provides hair colouring and extensions[13][10][12][14]

Contribution To Industry

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Bailey has played an active role in the hair extension industry by training stylists and salons in advanced extension techniques. She has collaborated with well-known establishments, including Harrods Hair & Beauty Salon.[15][7], to provide education and refine application methods. In addition to her work as a stylist and educator, Bailey has served as a judge for hair extension competitions[6], assessing industry talent and innovation. She has also contributed to the development of new extension products and techniques, helping to advance the field through her hands-on expertise and industry involvement[5]

References

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  1. ^ Arsenault, Bridget (30 August 2022). "Discover The Latest Culture, Courses, Cuisine And More In London And Beyond". Forbes.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b Graddon, Frankie (14 August 2024). "I tried the new £500 hair extensions – here's my verdict". Telegraph.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ a b Astrid, Joss (6 November 2024). "Mane event: the best London salons for seriously haute hair extensions". Tatler.
  4. ^ a b "Celebrity extensionist louise bailey launches courses". Hairdressers Journal. 31 January 2013.
  5. ^ a b c d Maisha, Frost (23 September 2013). "Growing with style: Innovative hair extensions are at the cutting edge". Dailey Express.
  6. ^ a b Jackson, Josie (12 May 2023). "Remi Cachet Awards 2023 - Shortlist Announced". Hairdressers Journal.
  7. ^ a b PEARSON-JONES, BRIDIE (31 October 2020). "Celebrity hairdresser reveals the common mistakes people make when wearing extensions including attaching in the wrong place, using celeb-endorsed brands and picking the wrong type of hair". Daily Mail.
  8. ^ McLoughlin, Louby (5 April 2014). "How To Do Kitsch Without Looking Like Katy Perry". Grazia.
  9. ^ a b "Treat yourself at Beauty Club London". Luxury London. 27 Feb 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Get wedding ready". ITV. 16 October 2023.
  11. ^ Hall, Victoria; Murray, Becki (7 April 2016). "Bazaar's Guide to Hair Extensions". Harpers Bazaar.
  12. ^ a b Stephens, Kate (4 March 2016). "Hair Extensions: Everything You Need To Know". Maire Claire.
  13. ^ "The best hair salons and hairdressers in London". Luxury London. 20 Jun 2024.
  14. ^ Brown, Georgia (9 Jan 2025). "HELLO! Editors share their holy grail beauty salons: Nails, hair, facials, brows and more". Hello Magazine.
  15. ^ Arsenault, Bridget (22 Jan 2022). "Little Black Book Of Health, Beauty And Wellness Practitioners". Forbes.