My name is Toni Francis and I’m a Trainee. I joined the Daniel Granger Hairdressing team in August 2015 and have loved every minute of being a part of this team. I joined the DGH team to become one of the best hairdressers I can be and I believe that working with Daniel will get me there.

My inspiration for becoming a hairdresser was mainly the woman that did my hair from when I was 15 and her name is Kemi Walker. She has built her own empire and clientele at such a young age, as she is only 22 and has even accomplished an upcoming clothing line. We both share much in common with a passion for both hair and fashion.

Another big inspiration of mine is Guy Tang, an amazing colourist from LA who frequently works with huge companies like Olaplex and Pravana, whilst even collaborating with Pravana to create a balayage kit for other hairdressers to use. He is my main colour inspiration: for his clients, he has been able to create such wonderful and bright coloured hair. As well as Riawna Capri who owns her own salon in LA called 901 and is a hairdresser to a bunch of celebrities such as Steven Tyler, Emma Roberts, Nina Dobrev etc.. and she even calls them friends.

My main aim in the hairdressing world would be to hopefully become a specialist hairdresser in colour and Afro Caribbean hair, as I myself have Afro Caribbean hair and know the difficulties of the upkeep and the stress that comes along with this type of hair.

In 10 years’ time I hope to have travelled the world and maybe be living in LA with my own upcoming salon.