Lisa Price, hairdresser and salon manager at Janet Maitland Hair Excellence in Hetton, is celebrating her 30th work anniversary with the company. Lisa originally joined the salon group as a Saturday girl aged 17 and has had a truley wonderful journey.
Lisa Price
Lisa began her career after meeting with Janet Maitland at a local function, who offered her a placement while she completed her hairdressing qualifications. Lisa joined the salon full-time after college and, at 20, started managing the new Hetton salon. She helped to grow the salon business and undertook further qualifications to become an educator and assessor, supporting the next generation of stylists.
Lisa says, “Working at Janet Maitland for 30 years has been a privilege. It is a wonderful, supportive company with a fantastic team. I have never thought about leaving because I know I am supported and cared for here.
“Anything I have wanted to do over the last three decades, from learning new skills, qualifications, creative work or events, has been backed by the directors, and I feel completely fulfilled in my role. I truly love our brilliant team and happy to be part of the Janet Maitland family.”
Peter McDermott
Peter McDermott, director at Janet Maitland, says: “Lisa is a superb ambassador for both the company and the hairdressing profession in general. As well as a valued team member, throughout her career, she has taken part in photo shoots and competitions, worked alongside Gok Wan, and appeared on stage at Wembley.
“Lisa embodies a professional hairdresser: a caring, creative perfectionist who is fantastic with her clients and team. I could not ask for a better colleague. She has been a great friend, a tower of strength through some challenging times after losing Janet.”
45 years of Janet Maitland
Lisa’s anniversary comes in the same year as Janet Maitland Hair Excellence celebrates 45 years in business – a huge milestone for any salon. The last 45 years have brought many incredible high points and achievements for the business and some incredibly sad losses. It was in January 2021 that founder Janet Maitland sadly passed away.
Janet Maitland
Janet was an exceptional woman who adored her clients, her team and her husband, Peter. Janet opened her first salon in 1979 and grew it to the three-salon group known and loved across Durham today. Janet was a talented hairdresser who was committed to her craft, but nurturing and helping others develop and grow was her vocation. Her lifelong passion was for educating and giving opportunities to young people not only in Durham but around the world.
Shaping Futures
Janet found her calling when she joined the Schwarzkopf Professional Shaping Futures initiative as an ambassador, leading it for several years. Shaping Futures teaches hairdressing skills to disadvantaged children across the globe to help launch them into a hairdressing career. Janet trained young hairdressers in India, Jordan and The Philippines.
Lisa is keen to honour Janet’s memory as part of her 30th anniversary celebrations, stating that Janet was an incredible mentor, friend and all-around cheerleader for her and the team.
Lisa adds, “We all want to make Janet proud, and as I look back over the last 30 years, I know I have so much to thank her for. I want to continue Janet’s legacy by supporting the next generation of stylists to realise their dreams and aspirations, just as she would have done.”
Lisa also extends her thanks to directors Peter McDermott and Sandra Snowdon for all their continued support.
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