Mel Blanks

Salon Proprietor

Mel’s passion for hairdressing has been with her from a young age. Her ambition to be the best she can be has driven her career to becoming the salon owner. She has a wealth of experience from her dedication to her clients extending to on location bridal work.
Specialist Colour Work is Mel’s other area of expertise having completed a colour expert qualification. Mel is highly motivated to make sure every client receives her highest level of dedicated service.

Qualifications:
Nvq level 2 and 3 Hairdressing
Level 2 beauty therapy and theatrical make up
A1 and A2 assessor awards
Clynol colour expert.

Zoe McCormac

Salon Partner

Zoe has over 20 years experience in the industry. She believes that beautiful, well cut hair is available to everyone. From classic styling through to more contemporary avant-garde work, Zoe’s passion for hairdressing has carried her through many experiences from working on live television
through to styling the hair at a Miss World competition. Photo shoots and bridal hair awards are among may of her achievements. Zoe is also dedicated to training younger people joining the hairdressing world.

Qualifications:
Nvq level 2 and 3 Haidressing
A2 assessors award
Qualified nail technician
Facial threading

Experience: 20+ years experience in the hair industry

Style: Avant-garde

Kirsty Simmonds

Executive Stylist

Kirsty is an accomplished stylist who has a wealth of experience in colour work and has completed many training courses in cutting, colouring and long hair.

Qualifications:
NVQ level 2 and 3

Kelly Fennell

Executive Stylist

Kelly brings a wealth of salon experience to the Maze Hair team. Skilled in all areas of hairdressing, she has a particular passion for technical colour work. As a result creating beautiful, bespoke results for each client. In addition she has attended numerous advanced training courses in colour and balayage, ensuring her techniques stay fresh and on trend.

Natalie Sharman

Executive Stylist

Meet Natalie – Executive Stylist
We’re thrilled to welcome Natalie to the Maze team! She brings over 20 years of professional experience to our Thame salon, where she works as an Executive Stylist every Monday and Tuesday. Natalie has collaborated with a range of leading brands and has completed numerous advanced colour courses, making her a true expert in her craft.

Specialising in bridal and occasion styling, Natalie has a real passion for hair-up and make-up. Most weekends, you’ll find her helping brides look and feel their best on their big day.

Outside the salon, Natalie is a busy mum to three girls. She loves to travel and is always up for an extreme adventure—her dream destination is Sri Lanka. She’s already completed impressive challenges like the 100k South Downs Way and the Yorkshire Three Peaks, with her sights now set on a coast-to-coast trek.

 

Hannah Stockdale

Premier Stylist

Hannah S is a full-time Premier Stylist based in our Thame salon. She began her journey with Maze Hair in 2017 as an assistant after completing her NVQ Level 2 in Beauty. So inspired by her experience in the salon, she pursued her passion for hairdressing. As a result she is now fully qualified to NVQ Level 3. Hannah is skilled in all aspects of cutting, colouring, and styling, with a particular interest in advanced colour techniques—enhanced by regular attendance at specialist training courses.

Qualifications:
NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy
NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing

Hannah Day

Premier Stylist

Hannah is a highly skilled stylist who began her journey at Maze as an apprentice, successfully completing her NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing. Based at our Long Crendon salon, she is experienced in all areas of hairdressing, including hair extensions and hair-up styling.

Jessie Russell

Premier Stylist

We’re excited to welcome Jessie to the Maze team! An experienced stylist, Jessie will be working across both our Thame and Long Crendon salons. She brings expertise in all colour services, cutting, and styling—ready to help you achieve your perfect look.

Harriet Rymer

Graduate Stylist

Harriet is a newly qualified stylist having recently completed her NVQ Level 2 hairdressing. She is based in our Long Crendon salon.