Some things have a funny way of finding their way back to you.

This year marks 30 years of Barrie Stephen Hair.

Thirty years of hair, clients, teams, education, changing trends, new techniques, new salons and, inevitably, plenty of change along the way.

But our latest change actually takes us right back to where we started.

Paul Mitchell is back at Barrie Stephen Hair.

The professional haircare range is now available at our Anstey and Ashby salons, and for Barrie, this one means a little more than simply putting a new collection on the shelves.

Because when Barrie Stephen Hair began 30 years ago, Paul Mitchell was the haircare brand we used.

BACK TO WHAT WE KNOW AND LOVE

A lot happens in 30 years.

The hair industry changes. Products develop. Trends come and go. New technology arrives. Client expectations evolve.

Barrie Stephen Hair has changed too.

Over the years we’ve worked with some incredible professional haircare brands, and some remain part of our salons today. We’ve always believed the products we use and recommend should earn their place behind the chair.

But bringing Paul Mitchell back feels different.

For Barrie, it’s part of the heritage of Barrie Stephen Hair. A nod to those early days and the products he knew, trusted and built his first salon around.

Not going backwards. Going back to something you know and love and discovering just how much it has evolved with you.

AN ICON THAT HAS EVOLVED

There’s a reason Paul Mitchell is still such a recognisable name within professional hairdressing.

Founded in 1980, the brand has spent more than four decades developing professional haircare while remaining firmly connected to the salon industry.

And perhaps that’s part of why its return feels so right.

There’s a similarity between the two stories.

Barrie Stephen Hair isn’t the same business it was 30 years ago. We’ve grown, adapted, learned, changed and continued to move with the industry.

But the foundations are still there.

Paul Mitchell has done the same.

It’s developed with the times while remaining a strong, recognisable professional hair brand that generations of hairdressers and clients have known.

Some things stand the test of time for a reason.

HAIRCARE THAT DOES WHAT IT SAYS

Of course, nostalgia alone isn’t enough to earn space in our salons.

The biggest reason we’ve brought Paul Mitchell back is much simpler:

We believe in the products.

The collection is comprehensive, with professional products designed for different hair types, textures and concerns from hydration, colour care and blonde hair to curls, volume, repair, scalp care, smoothing and styling.

It’s professional haircare that feels accessible, performs effectively and allows our stylists to recommend products according to what your hair actually needs.

Because the products you take home should never be an afterthought.

They’re how you continue looking after the colour, condition and finish we’ve created together long after you’ve left the salon.

THE TEAM ARE READY

Before introducing Paul Mitchell to our clients, it was important that our teams understood exactly what they were working with.

This week, our stylists took part in a dedicated training day with the Paul Mitchell team, getting hands-on with the range, understanding the different products and learning how to select and recommend them for individual clients.

So when you ask us what your hair needs, we’re not simply pointing towards a shelf.

We know the products. We’ve worked with them. And we’re ready to help you find the right ones.

The Paul Mitchell range is available now at Barrie Stephen Hair Anstey and Ashby.