Founded in 1988 Jam Hair has continued to offer an authentic and characterful experience to all its clients. Fast forward to 2019 Jam launched their online store stocking all of their favourite brands and products used and loved by both stylists and clients. Jam plays a role in supporting products that have high ethical standards, consideration for the environment, customer and industry. It is exciting to now be offering Jam lovers from all around the country access to our collection of stand out products, then delivered right to your door with that special Jam touch!
Tony Barrett
Owner / Senior stylist
Jam's founder Tony says it all started when aged 14, he walked into a hairdressing salon – and never really left. He's worked on pretty much everything over the years, experimenting, fine-tuning, taking it to another level. He's always been intrigued by the more challenging tasks – "trying to make the impossible, possible" as he puts it. Tony still gets a lot of satisfaction from making people look and feel good. "It's a special thing to be able to do," he says. Products, tools and techniques have come a long way, too, which has made life a lot easier for everybody. The salon that Tony created back in the late '80s continues to set the highest standards of hairdressing service, quality and expertise, though Jam still hasn't had an opening party! "We have a party every day instead," Tony says.
Carly Tupai
Senior stylist
Carly excels in both coloring and all-round styling. "Taking it from start to finish – that’s what I like to do," she says. Whether you have curly or straight hair, Carly is the stylist for you. With a hairdressing career that started in Auckland, then seven to eight years honing her skills in a couple of Wellington salons before joining Jam. Carly appreciates the diverse clientele and the opportunity to work with various age groups. She thrives on the creative opportunities at Jam, remarking, "Usually, the only time you get to do something cool and creative is for a photo shoot. We pretty much do that on a daily basis here!" When not at the salon you will most probably find Carly in the Gym or being a passionate dance mum!
Ben Bampton
Owner / Senior stylist
Ben's journey at Jam has been nothing short of impressive. Starting as an apprentice in the late '90s and progressing to stylist before becoming a partner in 2017, he humorously claims, "I've been working here since I was born." Ben is an all arounder when it comes to hairstyling but has a particular passion for curly hair, men's cuts, and creative, unconventional cuts and colours. He also proudly holds the title of resident dreadlock specialist. Ben's dream of working at Jam began in high school. As he regularly skateboarded past the salon on Cuba Street, he would peer through the window, captivated by the bold and unique hairstyles being created inside. "I always wanted to be a part of this place, even before I worked here," Ben reminisces. "That's probably why I'm still around." Outside of the salon, Ben enjoys unwinding by walking his dog and media marathons.
Bryce Love
Senior stylist
Bryce is undeniably the character of the salon. Hailing from Palmerston North, where Tony was his hairdresser, Bryce left school in 1988 to begin his apprenticeship. He then ventured overseas, honing his skills as a hairdresser in London and Scotland. Reflecting on the evolution of hair coloring, Bryce notes that it was more basic in the late '80s and early '90s, gaining sophistication by the mid-'90s, which coincided with his return to Wellington. Bryce joined Jam in 2007 and cherishes being part of a salon rich in experience and client diversity. "We cut the hair of the grandchildren of some of the original clients," he proudly shares. When he's not at Jam, Bryce enjoys playing Warcraft, binge-watching media. If you appreciate a good laugh along with a great haircut, Bryce is your go-to expert
Mitchell Boult
Senior stylist
Mitchell has been with Jam since 2013. After running his own salon for 20 years he decided he was done with the admin and just wanted to focus on the part that he really enjoyed, the actual hairdressing. As one of the most experienced members of the team its hard to find a client he cant make happy with his adaptable skill set and dad joker personality. If he's not at the salon Mitchell can usually be found in his garage brewing some beer or on the golf course pursuing a hobby that in his youth was on the cards to become his career had he not found his true calling.
Marianna Brown
Senior stylist
Marianna proudly identifies as a color geek. As the salon's blonde expert, she delights in crafting easy-to-maintain colors and cuts that perfectly match her clients' unique styles. Her top priority? Gorgeous, healthy hair. With her own naturally curly hair, Marianna is well-versed in the needs of clients with curls, but she's never one to shy away from a creative challenge. She's dedicated to making every client's visit relaxing and enjoyable. When she's not at the salon, you'll find her playing with dogs or exploring the great outdoors.
Victoria Ngatuere
Senior stylist
Victoria, or Tori as she's affectionately known, hails from Wellington and has been with Jam since the very beginning of her hairstyling journey. Her early exposure to a diverse group of stylists has allowed her to soak up a wealth of knowledge and transform into the versatile, super creative senior stylist she is today. Tori has a passion for stunning blonde work and bold, vibrant colors. Just take a peek at our Instagram, where her creations dominate the feed, to see what she's capable of.
Alex Cannon
Senior stylist
Alex started her hair training in her home town of Birmingham in the UK before moving out to NZ in 2008 to continue. One of the newer additions to the Jam team she brings with her a passion for lived in cuts and colours and the modern perm, so if you are looking for some curl in your naturally straight hair Alex is the one for you. Outside of work you can probably find her on her switch playing Zelda or the sims, doing a bit of crochet or volunteering at the SPCA
Jade Mann
Senior stylist
Jade has been in the hair game for 17 years now and has come full circle to work at Jam where she used to be a client as a child. Her specialty’s are beautiful colour work and lived in blondes but she loves all aspects of hair. If you don’t catch her in the salon you might find her in the gym training for her next boxing fight.
Summer Wilson
Senior stylist
Summer is the newest addition to the Jam team joining in 2024. With over a decade in the industry she is confident in all areas of hairdressing but especially enjoys cutting and colour and looking after curly heads of hair.
Brenna Dew
Emerging Stylist
Brenna made the move to Wellington from Ōpōtiki in 2018 to start a university degree but after the isolation of lockdown studies decided to persue a more interactive career and lucky for us she chose hairdressing. When she’s not helping the salon run smoothly or learning new skills you might find her singing and jamming on her guitar or chasing some dogs and new tattoos.
Charlotte Thomson
Junior stylist
Charlotte joined the Jam team at the start of 2024. Drawn to hairdressing by the desire to look after people and be creative at the same time Charlotte has really found her niche. Her bubbly personality and hunger for progression is perfectly suited for her current junior stylist role and will have her creating great hair on the floor in no time.
