Meet the Activators – Rob White and Lee Nash-Jones

by | Oct 9, 2023 | Activator, Business

Our ideal mentee: A business or individual who is open-minded, isn’t so driven by numbers (as we’re not) and has a desire to do things a little differentlyRob and Lee

Rob White and Lee Nash-Jones
Salon owners

Lee Nash-Jones and Rob White started their brand Nashwhite in 2010. Fast-forward 13 years and they have two destination spaces in Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon, 30 employees and a turnover in the millions. Their largest space, the Heist House opened in 2021 as the “ultimate community destination”, it’s a space where stylists, clients, freelancers, and locals mix. A synergy of hair, coffee, yoga, events, photography, work, and hair education, it’s the community that creates the space, and the fresh concept has boosted business profits, too. Creative director and extraordinary stylist Lee, leads the creative and visual side of the business while Rob White, spearheads strategic planning.

 

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Friday 24 November 2023

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Volume in the front, swish in the back 💅Take a jump in the time machine with @hairbysammcknight as Sam creates an ‘80s inspired pimped-up pony. #hair #hairdressing #hairdresser #sammcknight #80shair #eightieshair #ponytail #pony #hairstylist #sessionstylist #hairtransformation  #stylingtutorial  #stylingvideo
Volume in the front, swish in the back 💅 Take a jump in the time machine with @hairbysammcknight as Sam creates an ‘80s inspired pimped-up pony. #hair #hairdressing #hairdresser #sammcknight #80shair #eightieshair #ponytail #pony #hairstylist #sessionstylist #hairtransformation #stylingtutorial #stylingvideo
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Lemon drizzle 🍋Embracing the earthy tones, @hairbyfreka creates this multi-dimensional warm look with a POP!Elevating this client’s brunette locks, Freya blends some lighter tones through the hair and the ends, completing the look with a drizzle of vibrant yellow for a striking statement finish!#hair #hairdressing #hairdressers #hairdressing #haircolour #colouredhair #yellowhair #colourpop #popofcolour #popofcolourhair #brunette #brownhair #creativehair #creative
Lemon drizzle 🍋Embracing the earthy tones, @hairbyfreka creates this multi-dimensional warm look with a POP!Elevating this client’s brunette locks, Freya blends some lighter tones through the hair and the ends, completing the look with a drizzle of vibrant yellow for a striking statement finish!#hair #hairdressing #hairdressers #hairdressing #haircolour #colouredhair #yellowhair #colourpop #popofcolour #popofcolourhair #brunette #brownhair #creativehair #creative
Lemon drizzle 🍋Embracing the earthy tones, @hairbyfreka creates this multi-dimensional warm look with a POP!Elevating this client’s brunette locks, Freya blends some lighter tones through the hair and the ends, completing the look with a drizzle of vibrant yellow for a striking statement finish!#hair #hairdressing #hairdressers #hairdressing #haircolour #colouredhair #yellowhair #colourpop #popofcolour #popofcolourhair #brunette #brownhair #creativehair #creative
Lemon drizzle 🍋Embracing the earthy tones, @hairbyfreka creates this multi-dimensional warm look with a POP!Elevating this client’s brunette locks, Freya blends some lighter tones through the hair and the ends, completing the look with a drizzle of vibrant yellow for a striking statement finish!#hair #hairdressing #hairdressers #hairdressing #haircolour #colouredhair #yellowhair #colourpop #popofcolour #popofcolourhair #brunette #brownhair #creativehair #creative
Lemon drizzle 🍋 Embracing the earthy tones, @hairbyfreka creates this multi-dimensional warm look with a POP! Elevating this client’s brunette locks, Freya blends some lighter tones through the hair and the ends, completing the look with a drizzle of vibrant yellow for a striking statement finish! #hair #hairdressing #hairdressers #hairdressing #haircolour #colouredhair #yellowhair #colourpop #popofcolour #popofcolourhair #brunette #brownhair #creativehair #creative
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In need of some #PartySeason styling inspo?Look no further thanks to @viola_pyak ✨ A multi-layered half-up meets an inverted bun, tied with a ribbon for the final detail. It’s got sparkle, ribbon and a sleek finish – what’s not to love?!#hair #hairdressing #hairdresser #hairstylist #hairinspo #hairribbons #bun #updo #halfup #hairtransformation #hairstylist #editorialstylist
In need of some #PartySeason styling inspo? Look no further thanks to @viola_pyak ✨ A multi-layered half-up meets an inverted bun, tied with a ribbon for the final detail. It’s got sparkle, ribbon and a sleek finish – what’s not to love?! #hair #hairdressing #hairdresser #hairstylist #hairinspo #hairribbons #bun #updo #halfup #hairtransformation #hairstylist #editorialstylist
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A dip in the ocean 🌊Stunning sea glass colour from @leannesvision, created using @@crazycolorpro. Using careful colour-blocking application to accentuate the client's features while simultanously making the fringe POP, the finished look is refreshingly cool and breezy. Model: @pilimateoss#hair #hairdressing #hairdresser #bluehair #colourblocking #colorblocking #colourplacement #bob #shorthair #colourtechnique #colourtrend #colourtransformation #darkhair
A dip in the ocean 🌊Stunning sea glass colour from @leannesvision, created using @@crazycolorpro. Using careful colour-blocking application to accentuate the client's features while simultanously making the fringe POP, the finished look is refreshingly cool and breezy. Model: @pilimateoss#hair #hairdressing #hairdresser #bluehair #colourblocking #colorblocking #colourplacement #bob #shorthair #colourtechnique #colourtrend #colourtransformation #darkhair
A dip in the ocean 🌊Stunning sea glass colour from @leannesvision, created using @@crazycolorpro. Using careful colour-blocking application to accentuate the client's features while simultanously making the fringe POP, the finished look is refreshingly cool and breezy. Model: @pilimateoss#hair #hairdressing #hairdresser #bluehair #colourblocking #colorblocking #colourplacement #bob #shorthair #colourtechnique #colourtrend #colourtransformation #darkhair
A dip in the ocean 🌊 Stunning sea glass colour from @leannesvision, created using @@crazycolorpro. Using careful colour-blocking application to accentuate the client's features while simultanously making the fringe POP, the finished look is refreshingly cool and breezy. Model: @pilimateoss #hair #hairdressing #hairdresser #bluehair #colourblocking #colorblocking #colourplacement #bob #shorthair #colourtechnique #colourtrend #colourtransformation #darkhair
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Pearly queen🤍Embellished kiss curls from @nastasya_dan, complete with delicate pearls to add further interest and perfectly compliment the model’s outfit.  #hair #hairdressing #hairdressers #hairstyle #hairstylist #hairstyling #stylinglonghair #longhairstyling #wetlookhair #slickedbackhair #partyhairstyles #pearls  #partyseason #hairinspiration #creative #kisscurls #bts #behindthescenes
Pearly queen🤍 Embellished kiss curls from @nastasya_dan, complete with delicate pearls to add further interest and perfectly compliment the model’s outfit.   #hair #hairdressing #hairdressers #hairstyle #hairstylist #hairstyling #stylinglonghair #longhairstyling #wetlookhair #slickedbackhair #partyhairstyles #pearls #partyseason #hairinspiration #creative #kisscurls #bts #behindthescenes
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Offer clients all the benefits of bond healing on the go 🙌 The @uberliss Bond Healing Spray is a revolutionary leave-in spray which works to strengthen, moisturise and hydrate all hair types. Featuring ingredients such as  betaine, ceramides, vitamin e, and glycidoxy dimethicone, the hydrating hair hero is also perfect for clients with damaged and dry hair. Offering heat protection, improved combability, and detangling, it’s ideal for use in the salon AND as the ultimate aftercare product, so clients can protect their strands away from the salon chair. Ready to discover the power of Uberliss? Head to www.avloneurope.co.uk/uberliss to find out more. #AD #Uberliss #BondHealingSpray #Hair #Hairdressing #Hairdresser #Haircare #LeaveInSpray #Haircolourist #HairTreatment
Offer clients all the benefits of bond healing on the go 🙌 The @uberliss Bond Healing Spray is a revolutionary leave-in spray which works to strengthen, moisturise and hydrate all hair types. Featuring ingredients such as betaine, ceramides, vitamin e, and glycidoxy dimethicone, the hydrating hair hero is also perfect for clients with damaged and dry hair. Offering heat protection, improved combability, and detangling, it’s ideal for use in the salon AND as the ultimate aftercare product, so clients can protect their strands away from the salon chair. Ready to discover the power of Uberliss? Head to www.avloneurope.co.uk/uberliss to find out more. #AD #Uberliss #BondHealingSpray #Hair #Hairdressing #Hairdresser #Haircare #LeaveInSpray #Haircolourist #HairTreatment
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Blend it like @charlottepaintshair 💪Natural silver is one of the most challenging colours to blend, but Charlotte makes it look effortless with this beautifully blended result.She advises lightening all previously tinted mid-length and ends, then adding a super ash dark low light to help the client's own colour grow out seamlessly. @davines_uk @davinescolor @olaplex#hair #hairdressing #hairdresser #haircoloruist #davines  #greyblending #greygrowout #naturalgreyhair #colourcorrection #haireducator #colourexpert #davinessalon #silverhair #silverhairtransition
Blend it like @charlottepaintshair 💪Natural silver is one of the most challenging colours to blend, but Charlotte makes it look effortless with this beautifully blended result.She advises lightening all previously tinted mid-length and ends, then adding a super ash dark low light to help the client's own colour grow out seamlessly. @davines_uk @davinescolor @olaplex#hair #hairdressing #hairdresser #haircoloruist #davines  #greyblending #greygrowout #naturalgreyhair #colourcorrection #haireducator #colourexpert #davinessalon #silverhair #silverhairtransition
Blend it like @charlottepaintshair 💪Natural silver is one of the most challenging colours to blend, but Charlotte makes it look effortless with this beautifully blended result.She advises lightening all previously tinted mid-length and ends, then adding a super ash dark low light to help the client's own colour grow out seamlessly. @davines_uk @davinescolor @olaplex#hair #hairdressing #hairdresser #haircoloruist #davines  #greyblending #greygrowout #naturalgreyhair #colourcorrection #haireducator #colourexpert #davinessalon #silverhair #silverhairtransition
Blend it like @charlottepaintshair 💪 Natural silver is one of the most challenging colours to blend, but Charlotte makes it look effortless with this beautifully blended result. She advises lightening all previously tinted mid-length and ends, then adding a super ash dark low light to help the client's own colour grow out seamlessly. @davines_uk @davinescolor @olaplex #hair #hairdressing #hairdresser #haircoloruist #davines #greyblending #greygrowout #naturalgreyhair #colourcorrection #haireducator #colourexpert #davinessalon #silverhair #silverhairtransition
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Nature's touch 💚A fantastic razor cut from @emmadiamondhair which has worked wonderfully to add shape and enhance the natural texture of the client's luscious, long locks. Diffused dry with @dysonhairpro and styled with @elevenaustralia_scotland Miracle Hair Treatment and Sea Salt Texture Spray, the finished result perfectly showcases the texture. Swipe for the before 👀@elevenaustralia_uk #hair #hairdressing #hairdresser #haircut #longhair #razorcut #jataifeather #elevenaustralia #elevenaustralia #curlach #naturaltexture
Nature's touch 💚A fantastic razor cut from @emmadiamondhair which has worked wonderfully to add shape and enhance the natural texture of the client's luscious, long locks. Diffused dry with @dysonhairpro and styled with @elevenaustralia_scotland Miracle Hair Treatment and Sea Salt Texture Spray, the finished result perfectly showcases the texture. Swipe for the before 👀@elevenaustralia_uk #hair #hairdressing #hairdresser #haircut #longhair #razorcut #jataifeather #elevenaustralia #elevenaustralia #curlach #naturaltexture
Nature's touch 💚 A fantastic razor cut from @emmadiamondhair which has worked wonderfully to add shape and enhance the natural texture of the client's luscious, long locks. Diffused dry with @dysonhairpro and styled with @elevenaustralia_scotland Miracle Hair Treatment and Sea Salt Texture Spray, the finished result perfectly showcases the texture. Swipe for the before 👀 @elevenaustralia_uk #hair #hairdressing #hairdresser #haircut #longhair #razorcut #jataifeather #elevenaustralia #elevenaustralia #curlach #naturaltexture
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Searching for some ASMR to soothe the senses this weekend?@francescohair.ringwood of @francescohair.salons has the solution with a speedy colour refresh using @wellaprofessionalsuki ❤️#hair #hairdressing #hairdresser #haircolourist #wellaprofessionals #asmr #asmrhair #satisfyinghair #askforwella #redhair #haircolourist #colourprocess #wellafamily
Searching for some ASMR to soothe the senses this weekend? @francescohair.ringwood of @francescohair.salons has the solution with a speedy colour refresh using @wellaprofessionalsuki ❤️ #hair #hairdressing #hairdresser #haircolourist #wellaprofessionals #asmr #asmrhair #satisfyinghair #askforwella #redhair #haircolourist #colourprocess #wellafamily
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