The Women Behind Nyne

Meet Our Team

About Nyne

Located in the heart of Harrogate, Nyne is more than a salon, it’s a space where timeless tradition and contemporary style come together. Headed up by Katie and Simran, two young women, achieving awards and recognition in the industry and always improving to inspire the next generation.


At Nyne, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all beauty. Every guest receives a fully bespoke service, delivered by a highly trained, passionate team who take pride in their craft. Our focus is not just on how you look when you leave, but how you feel.

Katie Blair

Katie is a Co-Owner & colour specialist with a real passion for blondes and balayage. She’s known for creating bright, lived-in blondes that grow out beautifully.

Bespoke brunettes and rich copper tones are also a big part of her work – she loves building shades that feel unique to each client.

She’s a qualified hair extension specialist, using Beauty Works to add natural-looking length or volume, whether it’s for a full transformation or a subtle boost.

Katie also enjoys all aspects of cutting and styling, including gents’ hair. She likes to keep her work varied – it keeps things creative and fresh.

Simran Sond

Simran is Co-Owner and Art Director at Nyne, with over 11 years in the industry. She started at 16 and worked her way up through talent, drive and creativity.

She’s known for her big, bouncy blow-dries, glossy brunettes, lived-in blondes and soft, effortless layers. Bridal styling is another passion, with a real flair for hair-ups that make clients feel their best.

As a British Hairdressing Awards finalist, she brings precision and polish to every look, whether it’s for a shoot or a day in the salon.

Simran also created her own grey-blending technique, inspired by her mum’s hair journey. She loves helping clients feel confident, especially those with thick hair looking for shape and control.

Grace Kindon

Grace has been part of the Nyne team for seven years and has spent the last three on the salon floor as a Creative Stylist.

She specialises in textured hair, from using the Fabriq smoothing system to helping clients understand and style their natural curls with confidence.

She’s passionate about big transformations, whether it’s through bold colour or a fresh cut.

Leah Newman

Leah is Nyne’s apprentice and has been in the industry for three years. She’s currently working towards her Level 2 qualification, with plans to start Level 3 by the end of the year.

She has a real passion for blow-drying and styling all hair types, it’s the part of the job she loves most. For Leah, it’s all about giving clients that confident swish as they leave the salon.

Her focus is always on helping people feel good about themselves and love their hair.

Olivia Pritchard

Olivia has been in the hairdressing industry for nine years and brings energy, curiosity and passion to every appointment.

A true Aquarius at heart, she loves exploring new ideas, learning fresh techniques and, most of all, having a good chat with her clients.

She works with Beauty Works to create natural, personalised looks that suit each client’s style.

She’s always looking to grow, whether that’s by taking advanced training or learning from the inspiring people she meets along the way.

Jo Buck

Jo has over 23 years of experience in the industry and brings a steady hand, creative eye and warm energy to every appointment.

She’s known for her precision cutting, especially bobs, and loves the detail and structure that comes with shaping the perfect cut.

When it comes to colour, she’s all about beautiful, multi-dimensional results, with a real love for working with foils to create soft blends and striking tones.

Above all, Jo loves building strong relationships with her clients and helping them feel their best.

From Our Clients
From Our Clients

Sim is an absolute artist and keeps up with the latest trends. But what I love most about her is her honesty and approachability. Seeing her warm, friendly face and knowing I am in the most capable hands

L Buxton, 2025
From Our Clients

Nice friendly professional hairdressers, best I have ever used I travel from west to north Yorkshire to use, you leave loving your hair as it cut and styled professionally and with care and attention to detail where they listen to exactly what you wan

G Raw, 2024