Sister Bliss Hair Salon, Loughborough

Nick - Owner

An award-winning hairdresser with over 40 years' experience, Bliss Salon Group Owner Nick now spends his time working on the business behind the scenes. 

Nick meets weekly with each member of the senior team who run the salons for him - the Bliss Angels, who share & drive forward the vision, values & mission for the company. 

A teacher and assessor, he has enjoyed the opportunity to travel extensively as a session artist hairdresser on photo shoots, film and TV in many exciting locations all over the world.

After spending an inspiring time living and working in London, Nick returned to his East Midlands roots. During his career he has opened five salons, leading to the three branches of Bliss Hair in Nottingham and Loughborough.

He continues to take inspiration from travel, but especially from the capital and all it has to offer in culture, arts, fashion and music.

Nick is really proud of the fact that he and Bliss have contributed to the careers of some amazing hairdressers who started out on the Bliss training programme, but he is especially proud of the current members of the Bliss Family, who continue to keep him motivated & inspired.

"I have learnt that in order to grow & develop, it's essential I surround myself with passionate, like-minded people,"says Nick. "Although everyone is an individual, we all share a real passion for our craft.  It's important team members have a positive attitude first - if that is not there, it just isn't going to work."

Nick has always thought that hairdressing is an overlooked art form and gained a degree from Nottingham Trent University in Fine Art Practice. As a mixed media artist, he fuses his role at Bliss by producing, exhibiting and selling work that concerns visual narratives and personal storytelling, a lot of which turns out to be autobiographical. 

Nick currently has several pieces on display in public spaces & exhibitions as well as on the walls of his three salons. Click here to see his work. 

Nick shares his expertise & experience as a business owner by volunteering & being on the board of trustees for the NADP - National Association of Deafened People. 

He is also a trustee & active volunteer for a Nottingham based organisation called Hear Together. 

Nick is a member of The Fellowship for British Hairdressing & his achievements have been recognised with numerous awards & nominations over the years including UK's Most Wanted Salon Team, British Hairdressing Awards, Shell Livewire, Edge Employer Awards, Investor in People, The Face of SAK's Apprenticeships, British Hairdressing Business Awards and many more. 

"I know that as hairdressers we are masters of re-invention & this has always been reflected in the growth of Bliss - change is guaranteed & I'm looking forward to what the future holds for myself & everyone involved here. Watch this space!"

You can read some articles written by Nick on his blog - featuring some of passions including travel, culture & his experience of LGBTQ & other campaigns & activism. Of course Bliss is on there too. Nick's "Sweeney Tedd" Blog.

Emmy Lou

Bliss : Best hair salon ever. I'm always thrilled with my hair do when I've been to Bliss. Extra big well done and thank you to the Bliss staff at the moment, no sooner was Lockdown 2 announced when I got a call from Bliss to rearrange my appointment that fell in lockdown. 48 Hours later after a super friendly, very COVID-19 secure visit to Nottingham Bliss I have an awesome new haircut. Big thanks to Sam (and Maya) and for all the hard work from everyone behind the scene. If you're getting your hair cut elsewhere, what are you doing? Go to Bliss instead!

Jo Godfrey

Had a total transformation today with the wonderful and very talented Dani. Walked in Blonde and came out Brunette. She also cut a fringe in and I feel like a new women! Thank you so much! Dani’s been cutting my hair for a while now. I completely trust her and she always does an exceptional job. She listens to what you’re thinking and seems to just get it spot on every time. The team at Bliss are all super stars and I can’t recommend them enough

Nicola Huntington

Love having my hair done at Bliss. Everyone is super friendly. Emilie always listens to what I’d like and takes the time to explain things. Super attention to detail.

Kay Adey

I love having my hair done at Bliss. Emma always knows e what I want, usually before I do. She give s me great advice, a brilliant cut and has encouraged me to be much more adventurous with colours. No matter how I feel when I go in, I a always leave feeling good about myself. All of the staff are friendly and professional but Emma just adds that extra something.

Fi Corbett

Very friendly, professional staff.feel well looked after and very careful to ask about preferences. Would definitely recommend.

Charlotte Thrussell

Love my new hair cut! Lauren was amazing and feel so much better. Great service all around

Bronwen Smalley

Love coming here - hair always looks fantastic and the colour just seems to last so well. Thank you.

Cal Lawrie

Absolutely love going to Bliss in Loughborough for my hair! I don't think I'll go anywhere else now. All the staff have been amazing, super friendly and highly skilled. I am very happy with all my cuts and dyes and feel very safe with the environment. Emilie is an absolute star, and spends time advising and helping me with all my hair needs! So thank you!

Becky - Head Office Manager

Originally holding a Front of House position, her role sees her in our head office dealing with financial & administrative aspects of Bliss while overseeing the HR & other aspects of the company. She is always down to earth, practical & objective in her role.

Becky is truly a hairdresser in spirit & has been instrumental in helping to steer Bliss to where it is today. 

If you live in The East Midlands & would like to find out the best ideas the team at Bliss have for your hair - Grab appointment with them now on 01509 210788

Emmy Lou

Bliss : Best hair salon ever. I'm always thrilled with my hair do when I've been to Bliss. Extra big well done and thank you to the Bliss staff at the moment, no sooner was Lockdown 2 announced when I got a call from Bliss to rearrange my appointment that fell in lockdown. 48 Hours later after a super friendly, very COVID-19 secure visit to Nottingham Bliss I have an awesome new haircut. Big thanks to Sam (and Maya) and for all the hard work from everyone behind the scene. If you're getting your hair cut elsewhere, what are you doing? Go to Bliss instead!

Jo Godfrey

Had a total transformation today with the wonderful and very talented Dani. Walked in Blonde and came out Brunette. She also cut a fringe in and I feel like a new women! Thank you so much! Dani’s been cutting my hair for a while now. I completely trust her and she always does an exceptional job. She listens to what you’re thinking and seems to just get it spot on every time. The team at Bliss are all super stars and I can’t recommend them enough

Nicola Huntington

Love having my hair done at Bliss. Everyone is super friendly. Emilie always listens to what I’d like and takes the time to explain things. Super attention to detail.

Kay Adey

I love having my hair done at Bliss. Emma always knows e what I want, usually before I do. She give s me great advice, a brilliant cut and has encouraged me to be much more adventurous with colours. No matter how I feel when I go in, I a always leave feeling good about myself. All of the staff are friendly and professional but Emma just adds that extra something.

Fi Corbett

Very friendly, professional staff.feel well looked after and very careful to ask about preferences. Would definitely recommend.

Charlotte Thrussell

Love my new hair cut! Lauren was amazing and feel so much better. Great service all around

Bronwen Smalley

Love coming here - hair always looks fantastic and the colour just seems to last so well. Thank you.

Cal Lawrie

Absolutely love going to Bliss in Loughborough for my hair! I don't think I'll go anywhere else now. All the staff have been amazing, super friendly and highly skilled. I am very happy with all my cuts and dyes and feel very safe with the environment. Emilie is an absolute star, and spends time advising and helping me with all my hair needs! So thank you!