Oxfordshire hair studio named finalist in four major awards

HARE, founded by brothers James and George Talbot, operates salons in Eynsham, Witney, and Woodstock, and has been shortlisted in multiple categories.

James is up for Best Business Leader at the Modern Barber Awards, while the business is also in the running for Salon of the Year at the Hair Pro Awards.

It is also shortlisted in two categories at the Hair and Beauty Awards - Best Business Branding and Barber Shop of the Year.

HARE has launched a new Viva La Mexico collection (Image: HARE) James said: "It's a massive honour to be recognised for our passion, skill and dedication, which we couldn't do without the support of our awesome team, clients and supporters who make HARE the creative, community-driven hub it is today."

HARE’s unisex pricing means clients pay only for the services they need, without unnecessary extras.

James continued: "We quickly realised when we conceived the HARE concept that women were paying a premium for a service that, technically, is often easier than gents’ barbering.

"We saw an opportunity for affordable, efficient hairdressing, without the unnecessary fluff.

“Sometimes, our female clients don’t want or need to have their hair washed and blow-dried, they just want to come in and have a quick, funky trim.

HARE has launched a new Viva La Mexico collection (Image: HARE) "We are completely different to anyone else in that we offer fully flexible and personal hair services to fit in with our clients' busy lifestyles.

"They can have whatever they want, and we empower them to choose.

"Our transparent pricing model has been really well received with our growing customer base as a refreshing antidote to the industry standard."

HARE has partnered with the Green Salon Collective to achieve zero-to-landfill salon recycling, including recycling hair waste for use in areas such as oil spill clean-ups and composting.

The business has donated more than £15,000 to local charities and sponsors Witney Rugby Angels.

HARE has launched a new Viva La Mexico collection (Image: HARE) It has previously worked with Oxford Fashion Week and said it "continues to innovate and inspire at local creative events and happenings around Oxfordshire".

James said: "HARE is more than just about hair.

"We’re a family of talented pros who love to create, share and care by supporting local charities and clubs in our community.

"From fresh fades to funky fringes, we believe in offering gender fair pricing in a walk-in, relaxed environment.

"We are thrilled with this industry recognition, just as our new summer collections have launched, freshly inspired by my travels in Mexico and Sri Lanka.

"We can’t wait to start styling them with our clients."