Crossroads of Fashion, Design, and Education. Best Salon In Seattle

Robert Townsend started doing hair in San Diego over 20 years ago, and has been Newport Beach and Beverly Hills based for the last 19 years.

He became a former Art director with Toni & Guy USA where his easy, approachable manner and excellent coloring skills made him a natural for teaching. He was in charge of the assistant program, a popular stage artist and an inspiring all-round educator which made him a very sought after colorist. He work got essensuals London voted Best hair color Salon in Seattle. 

Having left the fold after the de-merger, Robert has continued working in prestigious Newport Beach and Beverly Hills salons, specializing in color. The thing Robert loves most about being a hairstylist is that every day is different, every client is an individual, and he loves and knows how to bring out the best in all of them.

After traveling up to the Pacific Northwest many times and falling in love with its raw beauty and culture, he also decided that Seattle was the place he wanted to plant his roots and raise his family.

Having worked for essensuals London UK* brand he has always wanted to help bring it back to the US and now fuse it together with the Seattle cool culture, with Robert’s keen eye he saw that the place was in Seattle’s Capitol Hill and wanted to be part of bringing them both together.

After completing her education at one of Seattle’s top cosmetology schools in 2011, Gianni went on to work at one of the premier salons in the area. During her employment there she graduated at the top of her class at their advanced training academy, became an advanced stylist and attended additional training seminars from nationally recognized hairstylists. Gianni became part of the essensuals London team in the summer of 2015. She had the privilege of training with the label.m international artistic directors from London, as well as the incredible experience of working backstage at London Fashion Week. Gianni is one of the label.m USA Ambassadors, and will be traveling internationally to further her education. She enjoys giving her clients textured and easy to wear hair: anything from sexy and long, to pixies, shags, mullets and anything in between. She makes sure to educate her client on how to style their new cut, in addition to what products they should be using.

Knowing at the age of seven that he wanted to do hair, Dennis received his high school diploma early to attend beauty school. After receiving a scholarship to Vidal Sassoon in Scottsdale, he was exposed to the awesome world of Toni & Guy, the international hairdressing company founded in London, where Dennis spent five years acquiring knowledge and honing his skill. With life bringing him to Seattle in 2006, Dennis became educated in the structure of the French cutting technique; and, with a passion for learning, to stay abreast, he’s continued to acquire advanced education in New York. In Dennis’ 28 year career, he’s spent time specializing in both cutting and coloring, and while he loves anything to do with hair, his passion is for the detail work of mens hair. When Dennis doesn’t have his hands in a head of hair, he’s consumed with his fitness and his two dogs.

Elle Hoppenstedt, hairstylist and colorist, is an industry veteran with 22 years of experience. Her work has been featured in numerous trade publications such as Esthetica, the Colorist, and Modern Salon. She is a 2012 Wella Trendvision North American finalist for color and has presented on stage at Aveda Congress, the Arrojo Expo, and Hairbrained’s Elevate hair showcase. From styling hair at New York Fashion week to working on numerous sets for photoshoots and fashion houses, her experience has helped her grow a devoted following in Los Angeles, and is now bringing her skills to the Seattle area. Specializing in suitability, while celebrating diversity in hair artistry, Elle loves connecting with and problem solving for her clients and enjoys creating haircuts that show off their best features and natural texture, as well as creating multidimensional hair color that brings hair to life. Elle believes that the best hairstylists are not only educators, but eternal students themselves and continually seeks education in the latest trends. Classic men’s barbering, soft gorgeous layered shapes, Sassoon inspired precision cuts and beautifully melted Balayage, there is nothing this well seasoned, versatile hairstylist can’t handle. IG: @Dome_Improvement

Rachel Waniewski began her career in fashion at the young age of 15.  After a few years of travel and many great experiences working with professional photographers, make up artists and hair stylists she switched roles to work on the creative side of the industry.  Quickly transitioning to photography at 18, she assisted renowned photographers in the Bay Area and Los Angeles before beginning to shoot professionally.  She continues her passion in art, collaborating with various artists to compile works for a coffee table book publication.  Using her collective artistic experiences in fashion and art she turns her focus towards hair under the tutelage of the expert hair stylist and colorist, Robert Townsend.  we'll help you achieve the perfect shade to suit your skin tone and style.

Essensuals London is part of the essensuals London UK brand that is known as a massive innovator and is at the forefront of the hairdressing industry. Known as one of the best hair cutting salon in Seattle. We are also the sponsors of London Fashion Week, our hair care line label.m is the only product used backstage at London Fashion Week and London Fashion Weekend doing over 80 catwalk shows per year.

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We are looking for like-minded people that can work in a team oriented environment and be part of an exclusive culture of professional hairstylists. We are looking for stylists with exceptional work ethics through punctuality, and the ability to establish a clientele and maintain a strong client retention.

–Attend regular education classes to improve upon current technical and cutting skills, and have a commitment to higher education

–Maintain awareness of and ability to adapt to current trends

–Support fellow stylists by sharing positive knowledge and experience

–Support growth and accountability with salon goals

–Demonstrate leadership ability and superior interpersonal skills to motivate others

–Possess superior organizational abilities, managing responsibilities effectively

–Uphold the highest of standards through the quality of your work Learn how to be one of the best in Seattle

–All education for employees is free, here in the US and in London

–Work London, NYC, and LA fashion week

–Grow with one of the largest hairdressing companies in the world and have the potential to be an educator, platform artist, or a salon owner.

–No contracts.

–Very Competitive commission rates

–Dress code: look fashionable and cool!

Send resume to info@essensualslondonwa.com; include any images of your work, facebook, or instagram.