Meet the founders
Ross & Jack Williams-Hirst are business partners, who spent years working as freelance hair stylists.
They had an idea to create a salon that put independent hairdressers like them at the heart.
That was the beginning of the Williams & Hirst cowork salon.
The cowork salon concept
Welcome to the cowork salon. Like a salon, but when you cut out the boss. Everyone here works for themselves. So when people book an appointment here, a small business or individual also gets a better cut.
The salon story
Ross and Jack Williams-Hirst knew that the cowork salon had to be in Soho, so that clients and stylists could meet there easily.
In 2023, they found an empty storefront, an old video game store, on Wardour Street.
Since then, they’ve been renovating the place to fit 18 work stations for stylists, colourists and specialists - including a private room.
About Ross
Ross is a skilled creative director with over 25 years of experience. In the industry, he’s known for his subtle way with cut and colour, especially blonde.
Hailing from from Arbroath Scotland, Ross Williams now works globally cutting and styling hair for the music and film industry, with clients including Lady Gaga, Jenna Coleman, Heidi Range, Diane Kruger and more.
Ross spent over a decade growing business in collaboration with award-winning salons. Now he brings his creative skill and business acumen to his own brand.
About Jack
Jack has over 20 years of specialist experience in the industry. As well as excelling with cut and colour, Jack Hirst is qualified and knowledgeable in extension technologies from market leader brands.
Originally from Cardiff, Jack trained at one of the UK’s leading salon groups in a hand-picked art team. Since then, he has collaborated on numerous London Fashion Weeks, as well as styled hair for television and Oscar winning actors.
Having built a strong reputation at high-end London salons, he is now focused on building the future of Williams & Hirst.