OUR TEAM

Salon owner    @hairby_kerryknott & @theknott_hairandbeauty

With over 20 years of salon experience,  I knew it was finally time to bring my dream to life—a salon I had envisioned for over a decade. My goal was always to create a beautiful space where both guests and staff would feel inspired, relaxed, and at home. But it wasn’t just about the environment; I wanted an exceptional team to help me make this dream a reality. Every member of The Knott team is handpicked for their talent, creativity, and professionalism.

Hairdressing has been my passion from the moment I first stepped into a salon 20 years ago, and my love for it has only grown over time. I have a special passion for cutting curly hair, helping clients embrace and enhance their natural texture. I also love creating movement and texture in straight hair by using razor techniques. Being creative every day and making people feel their best—it’s truly an honour.

I’m constantly looking for ways to evolve by attending training courses and mastering new techniques, because this industry never stops growing, and neither should we. One of my long-standing passions has been working on photoshoots—whether big, professional productions or small ones at home. Now, having the opportunity to share these experiences with such an incredible team is beyond exciting.

Some of the highlights of my career so far, aside from opening The Knott, include winning Redkens Talent Tribe in 2013, working at London Fashion Week in 2022, and winning Best Hair and Beauty Salon in kent and in the Southeast. Every bit of hard work has been worth it, and I couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve achieved.

I’m so excited for what the future holds, from competitions to new creative ventures with this amazing team. Stay tuned—there’s so much more to come!

Top Stylist & Colour Specialist  @candy_at_theknott

"I enjoy the creative side of hairdressing, photoshoots and entering competitions, I am currently working towards the wella master colour programme and have also completed many colour courses already, I love the challenge of correctional work and using the knowledge i have got from this"

"career highlights so far would be Winning L'oreal colour trophy young colourist award

and being a regional finalist for Wella Trend Vision 4 years running and uk finalist in 2016!"

Top Stylist  @hairbybeccarxx

A sylist of 10+ years in the industry my priority is always to make sure my guest feels the best version of themselves , i do this by offering all aspects of hair aswell as gel nails for the ultimate pampering experience.

I am highley influenced by social media and current trends and hope to leave any aged guest feeling a little more youthful or fashionable!

I love attending courses to keep learning and at The Knott im looking forward to expanding my knowledge in a forever changing industry!

Stylist and L'Oréal Colour Specialist

Mary Ann loves everything about colour and being creative. She says, "I really enjoy taking part in competitions and getting stuck into creative projects like photo shoots."

Her biggest career achievement so far has been completing the L'Oréal Colour Specialist course. "It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done," she says, "but it was so worth it!"

Meet Megan  @meganswallowhairx

Megan is currently in her second year of her Level 2 NVQ in Hairdressing and is well on her way to qualifying as a fully-fledged stylist. Her passion for hairdressing shines through in everything she does, and she has quickly developed a reputation for her incredible talent in hair up and plaiting styles. Whether it’s intricate braids or elegant updos, she has a natural flair for creating beautiful, detailed looks that her clients love.

As she continues her training, Megan is always eager to learn new skills and techniques, making her a valuable member of our team. With her dedication and creativity, we know she has an exciting future ahead in the hairdressing industry!

1st year apprentice

After months of searching for the perfect fit (everyone knows how picky I am!), we’ve finally found our new apprentice – the lovely Sophie!

Sophie joined us through a traineeship, spending three days a week at college and two days with us for work experience over 12 weeks. By the end of it, we knew we’d found a keeper!

Level 2 Beauty Therapist - @clusie_b_beauty

Claire came to the salon to bravely change careers, which she has successeded to do over the last couple of years smashing her qualifications out the park! 

she doesn't want to stop there either as she has ambitions to carry on to get her qualifications to do sports therapy eventually! 

watching your new career blossom has been amazing, Well done I can't wait to see where the next couple of years take you! <3 

Beauty Therapist & CACI Advanced specialist - @buttonbeauty_theknott

Debby has been in the beauty industry for 15 years and has an NVQ level 4. Massage she does everything From deep tissue, to an aromatherapy relaxing massage, 

For the past 10 years Debby has been an advanced CACI therapist specialising in non surgical face and body treatments.

"im excited to join Kerry and her team, and i look forward to the new challenge" 

Meet Toby – Our Talented Make-Up Artist   @tobymua

Toby is a passionate, self-employed make-up artist with a true love for the art of make-up and making people feel beautiful. Whether it’s for a special occasion, a photoshoot, or simply a day when you want to feel your best, Toby’s expertise and creativity will leave you feeling flawless and confident.

Although Toby operates independently, we’re always happy to call them in to meet all of your make-up needs. With a keen eye for detail and a deep passion for enhancing natural beauty, Toby is your go-to artist for any look you desire!