Hairdresser and salon owner Anna Sorbie has revealed an interesting new take on supporting freelancers wanting to build business and elevate their profile. Using her considerable expertise in the bridal market, and the reputation of salon and styling range, she’s ready to share her experiences and help other stylists build a business of their own. It’s called the Anna Sorbie Collective.
Based in Manchester, Anna has opened a new salon location in Deansgate in the heart of Manchester City with affiliate opportunities at John Lewis pop-ups. Becoming part of the Anna Sorbie Colelective, you’d parachute into a support network designed to help you grow. Here’s how it works:
Grow with Anna Sorbie Collective
Anna Sorbie herself has a great reputation for her premium bridal and hair expertise with a well established flag ship salon in the Lake District. Now she is expanding her brand into Manchester with the launch of a new salon space on Deansgate and a series of high-impact pop-up activations at John Lewis. This brings together high-end salon services, flexible rental space, and career-building opportunities for freelance stylists, makeup artists, and hair professionals. It’s a great way to grow under a trusted national name.
Anna herself is a hard-working stylist. She’s carved out a strong career in the bridal industry offering bespoke hair and makeup services, and incorporating her own hair accessories. She was a student of the London School of Make-Up and the Manchester School of Make-Up and was trained to an advanced level. Anna has also been involved with the creation of her own hair care range. Recognised for her expertise, Anna was appointed to curate hair and makeup teams for the National Wedding Shows and has become a regular in various bridal publications. She has also collaborated with MACH Management, known for assembling elite hair and makeup teams for luxury weddings, including those involving the royal family.
Building collaborations and connecting hairdressers, make-up artists and clients helps fast-track your growth as a freelance stylist building a business, too.
What you need to know
At the heart of this proposal is that you can work with the Anna Sorbie Platform which gives you a support system ie the tools, backing and structure to help you succeed. Here’s a precis of what’s on offer:
The Deansgate Manchester Salon is a collaborative creative hub offering expert colouring, blonding, hair extensions, bridal hair and makeup artistry.
John Lewis Pop-Ups: Premium brand exposure through curated product showcases, accessory guidance, and opportunities to connect with new clients.
Anna Sorbie Hot Seats: A flexible salon rental model built around short-term contracts. You can swap locations between Manchester, the Lake District, and beyond.
24/7 Access in Select Locations: Select salon spaces offer round-the-clock availability — ideal for weddings, events, and high-demand clients.
Inclusive Business Tools: Members save on overhead costs with access to an all-in-one booking and payment system, client profiling, and automated deposits.
PR & Showcase Opportunities: Stylists can gain visibility through feature placements, live event showcases, and first-hand introductions to clients at brand activations and catwalk events throughout the year.
Find out more
DM as soon as possible for information on becoming part of the Anna Sorbie Collective
Instagram: @anna_Sorbie or @annasorbiecollective
|Website: www.annasorbie.co.uk
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