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Kelly Hanks Hair Design
Winner of The Wedding Industry Awards 2020 national wedding hairdresser of the year, and 2 year regional winner for Yorkshire and the North East. I've spent years working with hundreds of gorgeous brides to create the perfect wedding day hairstyle for you. I'm a bridal hairstylist based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire but cover the majority of the Yorkshire region.

I also do destination weddings if you're looking for a hairstylist to travel to your dream venue with you. I specialise in glamorous romantic styles, boho inspired, curls and beachwaves. Beautifully effortless hair that will last you from day to night. With over 27 years experience as a bridal hairdresser in Yorkshire I'm more than qualified to offer you my expert advice and guidance for your big day.
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My name is Kelly and I'm a hairdresser with over 25 years experience in the hairdressing industry. I'm fully qualified in all aspects of hairdressing but my absolute passion is bridal hair and upstyling as you can probably tell. I'm based in South Yorkshire where over the years i've worked in busy salons as well as being a freelance hairdresser.
This is totally down to timings and when you need to be ready. If for example you get married at 1pm, then I would aim to have everyone completed by 12 o'clock. This gives you all time to get dressed, for photographers to do their thing and make sure you aren't all rushing around last minute. I allocate 1 hour for the bride and 45 minutes per person and my earliest start time is 6am so for the example above that would mean, I could do 7 people.
Jo - Kelly is literally MAGIC! Is there anything this gal can't do with hair?! She worked wonders on me and my bridesmaids recently, making every one of us not only look amazing but feel so special too. Her creativity and skill is second to none. Being around Kelly is uplifting and such fun as she is genuinely warm and friendly - she is the perfect person to have around on the morning of your wedding.
As you probably already know if you've read the 'about me' section i'm an award winning hairstylist from Yorkshire. I specialise in all things wedding hair and upstyling. Over the last few years and as an already establised stylist you can never, ever stop learning. I've been so fortunate to train with some of my industry peers - Tonya Stylist, Lena Bogucharskya, Ulyana Aster, hair by Hannah Taylor, Sweethearts hair design to name but a few.
Reviews (8)
Joanne Bowers
Joanne Bowers
Dec 26, 2020
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Absolutely fantastic! I recently got married and Kelly did mine, my bridesmaids and the mother of the bride and grooms hair. She was amazing. We had to move the wedding multiple times due to covid and Kelly was nothing but accommodating and helpful with all my stressed emails. Hair on the day was fantastic and lasted brilliantly throughout. I couldn't recommend her more. Thanks again!!
Lindsey Gregory
Lindsey Gregory
Oct 03, 2020
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I have had Kelly as my hairdresser for about 6 years now!
She is absolutely amazing!!
She is always excited for a challenge, a completely different look, but most importantly she is very honest..I always trust Kelly and her honest opinion and advice đź’•đź‘Ś
I would be absolutely mortified having anyone else but this amazing lady cut mi gingerness!!
I mean come on. How many people can say their hairdresser has awards coming out of their ears??!! Mine does.
Super amazing lady đź’•đź‘Ś
Sarah Hatcher
Sarah Hatcher
Jul 23, 2020
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Kelly is a wonderful award winning hairstylist!! She is so thorough, professional and a bubbly personality to match! She will look after you no end and delivers a top class service to her clients. You will not be disappointed if you book Kelly and her skills are really varied so can cater to a wide range of hair types, styles etc.
Lushane Norman
Lushane Norman
Aug 29, 2019
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Kelly came highly recommended to me by one of my best friends who referred to her as “the queen of hair” and she really did live up to this title! She did an absolutely incredible job with my bridal hair and also my wife’s hair too! Not only is Kelly amazing at what she does, she’s also such a lovely person providing excellent service from start to finish.
Carly Lee
Carly Lee
Jul 20, 2019
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Thank you Kelly for helping my bridesmaids and me feel amazing! From my trial, I knew I would love my hair on the day. Kelly listened to exactly what everyone wanted and stayed to make sure the flowers in our hair and my veil were perfect. I booked with Kelly knowing that she was highly recommended and now I know why.
Natalie Gregory
Natalie Gregory
Jun 15, 2019
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I cannot recommend Kelly enough! She did mine and my 4 bridesmaids hair for my wedding last month. From the first time I spoke to her I knew she would be amazing. My bridesmaids all loved their hair and she was able to find the perfect style first time. Thank you so much for being an amazing part of my special day.
G. Jones
G. Jones
May 24, 2019
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Kelly has been my hairdresser for many years now, regular cut and colours and also many weddings and special occasions that I’ve attended over the years.
She takes time to understand what I want and I always feel great when I leave her salon as she always goes that extra mile to finish it off for me, depending on what I’m doing later that day. She’ll curl it etc if I’m going out. I love the fact that you’re made to feel so welcome in her salon, no pretentious staff swanning about judging you! She even welcomes my dog! (well behaved pooches are allowed :) )
Clair Marlow
Clair Marlow
May 05, 2019
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Kelly is an extremely skilled stylist who has a fabulous vision for each and every client she works with. Her work is always of the highest standard. My go to person for occasion styling. Not only a beautiful person but a highly skilled hair stylist who listens, interprets, guides thinking and delivers excellence for every client. Highly recommend.