about mango hair design leeds
Meet Julie Colley
Finalist in the English Hair & Beauty Awards 2020 in the category ‘Best Salon in Leeds’ Mango Hair Design is a hair studio situated in a gorgeous log cabin at a residential address in Cookridge, Leeds.
Julie, the owner of Mango, qualified as a Master Colour Expert accredited with Wella in 2008. She provides a range of professional treatments that includes hair-cutting, highlighting, balayage, blow dry and styling, is a hair extension specialist for over 20 years with Cinderella Hair Extensions and a wedding hairstylist for 26 years. Always on the lookout for opportunities to be inspired and learn, she keeps her skills and knowledge updated and on trend through continuous training.
Julie is a proud member and Yorkshire Regional Representative of the Freelance Hairdresser’s Association which exists to ensure that professional freelance operators are represented within the industry and that their contribution is recognised. The FHA seeks to maintain standards within the industry, promote training and personal development.
Julie offers a wig cutting service which can be booked by contacting Julie directly 07957216017. She trained with the charity My New Hair a charity that provides help and support to anyone living with effects of medical hair loss. The log cabin is the perfect environment as its quiet and private so you can feel comfortable coming for this service.
I began my career at 16 and set up a mobile hairdressing service in Leeds with the help of The Princes Youth Business Trust when I was 20.
Considering a career change in my early 30’s, I studied for a degree in Business Studies at the University of Leeds but realised 3 years into the course that hair was what I loved doing. I completed the degree, and with a refreshed focus on hairdressing, used the knowledge to set up Mango Hair Design.
In 2010, I joined the team at Intuitions Ltd, Harrogate’s premier training college for Hair and Beauty Qualifications, as an Educator and Assessor teaching Level 1, 2 and 3 NVQ Hairdressing and I went back to University myself to gain the teaching qualification Post Graduate Certificate in Education at the University of Huddersfield. I left Intuitions as I wanted to concentrate on my new venture, working in the hair studio salon in my log cabin.
The Mango Misson
The aim at Mango Hair Design is to provide an enjoyable and relaxed service in a comfortable, quiet environment. There is the added benefit of Wi-Fi, a comfortable waiting area and toilet facilities available in the purpose built log cabin. A variety of refreshments are offered including non-milk soya alternatives if desired.
A range of products are available to purchase including cruelty free certified products and alongside Wella colours, there is an additional range of colours, Sensus which are cruelty free hair colour and suitable for those following a vegan lifestyle and want a certified vegan hair colour brand.
Mango is a fully insured and always requires a skin test on new clients.
Giving Back
In 2020 I qualified as an Independent Hairdressing Practitioner, having completed the Cancer Hair Care Hairdressing Practitioner Level 1 Course.
The charity, Cancer Hair Care, offers free services that span the entire hair loss journey and concentrate on all aspects of hair loss and hair loss prevention, right through to new hair growth into recovery.
My role as a volunteer telephone consultant involves giving helpful advice and support helping people throughout their hair journey before, during and after cancer treatment.
The weekend of the 22nd January 2024 I attended the first Cancer Hair Care charity conference and gained a further qualification Workplace Hair loss Support.
I support the Little Princess Trust, a charity who provide real hair wigs, free of charge, to children across the UK and Ireland that have lost their own hair through cancer treatment. I am also a trained stylist for the My New Hair campaign, who provide public advice and support a national network of independent salons and professionals who offer a wig styling service for people suffering from cancer and medical hair loss.
Cancellation Policy
I understand that sometimes cancellations are unavoidable and request you respect these guidelines. By booking an appointment with me, you are agreeing to these policies.
24 hours notice – 50% of the cancelled service payable via bank transfer before another appointment can be made.
48 hours notice – 25% of the cancelled service payable via bank transfer before another appointment can be made.
I often have a wait list, if I can fill the slot I will and there’ll be no fee charged
Colour correction appointments and bespoke colour such as balayage are subject to a minimum of £40 non refundable deposit at the time of booking, or no later than 2 weeks before the appointment to secure the booking slot.
Hair extension fitting appointments require full payment either at the time of booking or 2 weeks before the appointment. This is non refundable although with at least one weeks notice the appointment may be rearranged. Full payment at the time of booking or at the latest the day before the appointment.
Please visit the Wedding day page for policy guidance