How Expertise and a Happy Family Atmosphere Makes Cavalleros a Cut Above

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A trip to a hair salon or barber’s shop is a great way of helping people to look and feel their best.

Gaby Saliba , who runs Cavalleros with his son Paul, known as Sureno, a world-renowned tattoo artist, understands this, which is why he has been in the business for more than 40 years.  His enthusiasm is undiminished. In fact, he feels rejuvenated.

“I have more energy to drive the studios further,” he says proudly. “Cavalleros has a fully-fledged team offering everything from barbering, skin fades and hot towel shaves to hair styling and sophisticated colours and advanced hair treatments techniques.

“It’s not just about having a shave or a haircut, it’s also an experience. The chance for customers to relax, take a break and enjoy some ‘me' time.”

The father and son establishment opened on Chiswick High Road six years ago and includes the Chiswick area’s first ever tattoo studio. Since then, the business has gone from strength to strength, attracting customers old and new.

All team members who work there feel like they’re part of a family, which adds to the welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

	Ania, a Master Barber at Cavalleros, has eight years of experience. Highly skilled with gent’s grooming, she oozes confidence with. Skin fades and traditional men hairstyles are her favourites, including traditional beard shapes using straight razor and ears/nose waxing for those who like a more traditional barbering experience. Ania’s quote: “I enjoy working with gents to create unique looks that they feel great in, and creating a relaxed environment for my clients and look forward to making them look and feel great”. When not working at her chair, Ania can be found expressing her artistic flair with oil and water colours,
	Kasia is a qualified hairstylist & colour technician with a career that spans more than 25 years. She is highly experienced with the latest colouring techniques: specialising in high end products to achieve best results, whether be it Hi/Lo Lights, toner or full colour. After graduating from Jacques Dessange Academy, she obtained further qualifications is in colorimetry, hair extensions and styling, worked at prestigious salons in Europe and also with well-known world artistic champions in hairdressing. Kasia's quote: "Everyone sees beauty differently, my happiness is that the beauty I see, others also see and appreciate". Kasia is a keen cyclist and interested in healthy life style.
	Payam, known as RAF, is a master barber who has worked with Cavalleros for over the past 4 years, and has over 15 years’ experience, including the running of his own barber shop back home in Tehran. He specializes in all aspects of barbering, with his light hands and straight razor he executes an excellent hot towel wet shaves, his services includes flame throwing and ears/nose waxing for those who like a more traditional barbering experience. RAF’s quote “Undoubtedly, I create a relaxed environment for my clients and look forward to making them look and feel their best”. When not behind his chair, RAF can be found playing guitar to his beautiful toddler.
	Sureno - The tattooing studio is an important part of the business and Sureno has earned an international reputation – and awards – for his unique and self-taught artistry. Some well know celebrities are among his clients. Sureno regularly attends tattoo events around the world and has appeared on TV in China where tattoos are growing in popularity. When Sureno is not in his tattoo studio, he can be found spending his spare time creating bespoke coffee table coasters, bread and chopping boards using specially chosen sought after precious wood.
	Lukasz, is a senior hairstylist who has been with Cavalleros for over the past 3 years and has over 15 years of colour and styling experience. He is trained and certified in multiple colour systems, worked in well-known London salons. Lukasz quote: “I enjoy using my knowledge to create exactly what my clients are envisioning when they sit down in my chair”. When not at his chair, he can be found travelling in Europe, as he is well-travelled and interested in the history of Europe.
	Carina, trained in her native country Brazil, after visiting the UK, she decided to stay. “I liked the ‘rock n roll’ and aspect of different cultures living together,” she says. Her vibrant coloured designs are based on a neo-traditional style and contrast well with Sureno’s black and white body art. Whether you want a simple haircut or shave, or a whole new look and perhaps make a statement with some fantastic body art, Gaby, Sureno and the team will work their collective magic, using their experience and expertise to provide the best service in a relaxed and friendly environment. When Carina is not in the tattoo studio or a rock music concert, she can be found taking her beautiful Belgian Shepherd for her daily walks.

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December 8, 2022