YEOVIL NEWS: Ken Anthony Hair Design celebrates 25 years

HAIR salon owner Kenny Whittle is marking this week the 25th anniversary of being based in Princes Street in Yeovil.

It was on October 1, 1989, that Ken moved in to the former wool shop in Princes Street with his Ken Anthony Hair Design salon.

Previously he had been based in Tabernacle Lane for about a year with Strands.

But now 25 years on and Kenny cannot believe how quickly the quarter of century has flown by which has seen him cut thousands of heads of hair in the salon in Princes   Street.

“It’s gone by very quickly,” he told the Yeovil Press. “Hair styles have changed and so have products, but hairdressing itself is still the same.”

Kenny, a former Westfield School student, admitted that he has “no idea” how he became a hairdresser – he was all set to join the Royal Navy as a chef.

PHOTO - ABOVE: All smiles from Kenny Whittle (right) and Stuart Hann at Ken Anthony Hair Design.

PHOTO - RIGHT: Kenny Whittle (right) and Stuart Hann outside Ken Anthony Hair Design in Princes Street, Yeovil.

He had had a “Saturday job” at the former Channings toy store in Princes Street, but his life path became set in stone when he got a job at the David Keith Hair Design salon in Yeovil.

“I’ve no idea really how I got into hairdressing, but it all started when a mate of mine told me about a job at David Keith’s,” he said. “But I certainly didn't think I’d end up having a career in hairdressing.”

Kenny, aged 51, is now one of the longest-serving hairdressers in the town and is rightly proud to have been in Princes Street for 25 years.

“There are a few other shops and businesses which have been in Princes Street for that length of time, but not many,” he said.

Also with him during the past 25 years has been fellow hairdresser Stuart Hann who started in the salon as the “Saturday lad.”

But this week Kenny was delighted to present Stuart with a superb watch to commemorate his long service.

Ken Anthony Hair Design offers the latest up-to-the-minute techniques in cutting, colouring and styling to capture the imagination of clients and stylists alike.

The salon can cater for ladies and gents with prices ranging from a wash and finish with Ken from £14.50 to a re-style, cut and finish from £38.

A dry trim for gents costs £12, while a clipper cut is £7 and beard trim just £3.

PHOTO - RIGHT: Kenny Whittle (right) presents Stuart Hann with a watch to commemorate 25 years at the salon.

Kenny and Stuart are joined at the salon by stylists Charlotte Whittle and Becky Butts.

A wash and set for ladies with a stylist costs from £12.50 and the price range goes up to £36.50 for a re-style, cut and finish. Colours and perming are also a speciality for the salon.

For more details contact the salon by phoning 01935-476476 or email info@kenanthony.co.uk .

PS: If the salon is owned by Kenny Whittle – why is it called Ken Anthony Hair Design? Simple – Anthony is Kenny’s middle name.

PHOTO - ABOVE: Ken Anthony Hair Design - celebrating 25 years in Princes Street, Yeovil.

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