Meet The Team
Stephen
Director
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Stephen is proudly one of the co-owners of Buller and Rice., His hairdressing career began over 20 years ago in his hometown of Swansea, Wales which eventually brought him to East London where he has now worked for nearly 15 years.
This is where he met his business partner Anita Rice, and where the magic of Buller And Rice was formed! He along with Anita are very proud to be the owners of London’s first sustainable hair salon, as ethical hairdressing is the heart of the business.
Stephen’s passion is focused on cutting, with a methodical, structured approach to hairdressing. His aim is to achieve realistic expectations, with hairstyles that you can manage at home but can also embellish your identity. This can be subtle, statement or somewhere in between. Stephen is confident and experienced in all styles and textures.
Stephen has 2 Brussels Griffon dogs, Cyril and Stanley. Cyril accompanies them to the salon most days. He’s an influencer and much more famous than Stephen!
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Anita
Director
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Anita is originally from a town on the east coast of New Zealand’s north island, called Tauranga. She’s now lived in London for the best part of 15 years.
Anita is one-half of Buller and Rice (the rice part). With 24 years of hairdressing experience, there is not much she can’t tackle. She can/will do almost anything (hair-related) however… she draws the line when it comes to over-processed hair. Hair health is a key part of her offering!
Arguably London’s most sustainably minded hairdresser, her passion lies within green chemistry & regenerative farming. With a wealth of knowledge about active botanicals, she is undoubtedly your go-to for in-depth treatments and product recommendations.
You used to be able to find her in one of London’s many dive bars, now she’ll only be spotted in the best natural wine bars London has to offer. You may also spot her with her majestic ‘Chow chow’ Yoko who is unmissable!
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FrancescA
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
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Fran has recently obtained her International Colour Genius certification from Davines, the highest recognised hair colour certification. It represents a mastery, expertise, and deep understanding of Davines colour philosophy, alongside exceptional knowledge, artistry and technical ability - allowing her to bring a level of excellence and dedication to all colour services.
Fran is our Creative Director at the Newington Green salon. She is a talented stylist with many years in the industry backing her. She began working as a salon assistant as a teenager and now has over 20 years of experience within the industry. She’s a London native and has spent much of her career working within Stoke Newington, with a loyal client base to prove it.
She’s a blonde expert, specialising in long-lasting blended blondes which are tailored to each individual with absolute precision. She also enjoys chic short haircuts and an array of bob styles!
Fran enjoys travelling and spends a lot of time planning and researching the most exciting places around the world she can visit throughout the year, she also enjoys art galleries and swimming in her spare time.
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Millie
LEAD Stylist
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Millie is a lead stylist and branch manager in our Walthamstow salon. She's been hairdressing for 10 years and is talented across the board with all salon services but the styles that make her heart sing are shaggy layers, fine bright highlights, coppers and big hair changes! Her knowledge regarding colourwork, haircare and her bubbly personality means she is always very sought after in our Walthamstow salon...don't miss out!
Millie lived in New Zealand for 15 years but has been an E17 local for 4 years, she has a little cat Tofu and she's your go-to for all things food, dating and tv related!
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Rebecca
LEAD Stylist
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Rebecca is one of our senior stylists at our Newington Green Salon, she has over 20 years of experience within the hairdressing industry as a result she is confident with a variety of different hair types and she has the skills to prove it.
Rebecca is originally from Yorkshire, she has a warm, bright spirit that will make you feel welcome and comfortable as soon as you sit in her chair. She is well versed in all cutting techniques, some of her favourite styles are razor cuts, shags, and clean sharp bobs. She also enjoys bespoke colour services to enhance her client’s natural tones.
Rebecca is a social butterfly so naturally In her spare time she loves good food & drinks and spending quality time with friends, you can find her trying out the best spots in London!
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J
Lead Stylist
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J is a Lead Stylist at both our Walthamstow and Wanstead salons. They are originally from Chester on the Welsh border.
J now has 20 years of experience within the industry, 10 of which have been spent working as a session stylist in the fashion industry.
They were even on a reality TV show on E4 called 'Great British Hairdresser’ where they placed 2nd!
They are a passionate stylist and excel in every aspect of hairdressing. They specialise in all curly hair types and all forms of styling from hair-up styles to wig work.
Some of their favourite services include colour transformations & structured and textured haircuts.
In their spare time, they love exploring their creativity you could find them painting or customising clothes! They love all forms of music and are a confessed film geek!
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SUZY
Stylist
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Suzy is born and bread Londoner, hailing from the all mighty Camden. She’s been in the hair industry for 9 years so naturally she is a passionate stylist and a master of her craft, specialising in vibrant colours, coppers, and buttery balayages. Suzy has a gorgeous puppy named ‘Poppy ’ who is a Brussels griffon, she enjoys spending her free time with her and her partner Paul, who is also a part of the Buller and Rice family. Suzy is a devout Arsenal fan and loves a craft beer in the garden!
You can find Suzy in both our Walthamstow and Wanstead salons, she has an impeccable calm & comforting presence, and you will be in the most capable of hands.
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ROBYN
senior Stylist
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Robyn is a stylist at our Wanstead salon, she is originally from Durban South Africa & has now lived in London for 9 years. She began hairdressing 13 years ago however took a hiatus from the industry for a few years to qualify as a tattoo artist and piercer!
Robyn enjoys creative colours & equally loves dimensional work i.e. balayages and natural sun-kissed blondes.
She is perfecting the process of transitioning clients from coloured or bleached hair to their natural grey, she’s passionate about guiding her clients toward embracing their natural hair. Cutting wise she enjoys shags, mullets, and layered hairstyles, whilst also loving a sharp blunt bob!
In her spare time, she is very active, you can find her roller skating at the skatepark, at a gymnastics class, or training in acrobatics with her best friend.
She also loves to make and create things, whether it's a drawing, making something to house her plants, or refurbishing a table. She loves a bit of DIY!
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IZZY
SENIOR Stylist
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Izzy is our senior stylist in our E17 salon and has been hairdressing for 9 years. Izzy is known for her blunt bobs and precision cuts, she loves anything sharp.
Izzy also loves creating solid fresh colours by using the tint technique. In her spare time she enjoys letting loose to electronic music and dancing til sunrise.
Izzy is part of the LGBTQIA community and is also an advocate for empowering and uplifting people.
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CIARA
SENIOR Stylist
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Originally from Ireland, then Birmingham, Ciara is a passionate an innovative stylist who specialise in all hair textures and is a wizard at cutting & styling.
She truly listens to her clients needs and takes time to understand their lifestyle, personality, and hair type to tailor each service, whether they are after a dramatic transformation or a subtle refresh
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MAKOTO
senior Stylist
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Makoto is originally from Japan, with her home town being Yokohama, Kamakura - a calm, chill seaside town.
Makoto studied hairdressing in Japan for 2 years, working in the same salon for 11 years before arriving in London, so altogether 14 years of experience!
She prefers natural hairstyles (basic bobs, short hair, and layered cuts), done in a way to make it easier for the client to style themselves at home.
Makoto enjoys going to museums, markets, and taking walks. She is interested in learning about different places, cafes, and the history of London and the UK that she doesn’t know about yet. She especially enjoys hearing various stories from clients.
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chinami
Stylist
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Chinami has worked for 5 years as a hairstylist in Japan (7 years including beauty school), plus 2 years as a hairstylist in Canada.
She handles cuts and colour of all kinds, but in particular specialises in personalised design cuts and custom design colours. Chinami enjoys sensing the mood and atmosphere of her guests and creating designs together with them.
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CONNER
SENIOR Stylist
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London born and raised and HOB trained, Conner brings over 13 years of experience in both cutting and colouring.
Passionate, focused, bubbly and a complete perfectionist, he is dedicated on creating the best customer experience. He loves creating textured, lived-in styles that are tailored to match each client’s personality and lifestyle.
A balayage expert and specialist in styling (the KING of bouncy blowdries!)
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BRADLEY
SENIOR Stylist
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Bradley is one of our Senior Stylists based at our Newington Green salon.
Bradley has a warm and affable nature priding himself on his customer service skills.
Having spent over 10 years working at some of London’s top salons Bradley has honed his craft and looks to deliver wearable low maintenance hair that feels right for every client.
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POLLY
SENIOR Stylist
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Originally from Tasmania, Polly is a passionate hairdresser with over 20 years of experience in various salons, including 14 years across London and 2 years in a Berlin based studio.
She specialises in creating personalised haircuts and colours that complement each individual client’s natural texture and style.
In addition to her hairdressing skills, Polly is also a talented makeup artist. She thrives working on creative projects, with a focus on wedding and event makeup.
In her spare time, you can easily find her in Wanstead Flats, chasing her cheeky miniature dachshund, Reggie.
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dal
NAIL ARTIST
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Hey, I’m Dal ✨
I’m an East London based nail girlie specialising in hand painted nail art whilst focusing on your natural nail journey!
I’ve been qualified in industry for a little over six years now but it’s safe to say nails has been my passion from the age of 11 - here I am now able to share my skills and creativity with you!
Some of my fave nail art: fun mix n match, stars, swirls and an artist freestyle is always a fun idea! However, my personal statement is a black french tip and she will forever hold first place for me 🖤
Find me at Buller and Rice from 1st March, I can’t wait to say hi! 👋
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