Meet the Team
Talented Team, Excellent Service & Extensive Product Ranges
Lisa de-la-Plain
Director
Lisa de-la-Plain is the co-founder of the popular BeautyFlash.co.uk website, which has been selling hair & skincare products for over 6 years. Lisa has been a practicing skin care professional for almost 15 years and opened Cocoon Hair and Beauty Salon on Cross Street, Reading in November 2009. Cocoon is the result of Lisa’s customer focused attitude to hair & beauty and desire to use her 7 years of self employed experience to open a hair & beauty salon with a difference. Cocoon client’s are treated to a luxurious salon experience, with practical advice in a contemporary, modern environment. Lisa has worked hard to make sure all Cocoon staff fully understand a client’s needs and it is this attitude that has won her awards such as the Clarins Best Retailer in the Country and her current nomination in Reading Retail Awards for Retailer of the Year. Lisa’s experience in the industry has led her to being an expert witness in a trademark legal case involving beauty products, and working on the Tonight with Trevor McDonald ITV programme helping a Paddington rail disaster survivor to use suitable make up.
Jenny Dodd
Salon Manager & Style Director
Jenny Dodd, Cocoon Salon Manager, is a professional highly skilled Style Director with a wealth of expertise drawn from her 12 years of continual training and development. Jenny is a L’Oreal colour technician, qualified Balmain hair extension specialist and specialises in dressing hair for any special occasion. Jenny is a multi talented stylist who enjoys both colouring and cutting hair and the variety in her work means she can take pride in helping her customers maintain their favourite style or provide them with a new direction! Her down to earth, warm attitude means she maintains a very large and loyal customer following which is reflected in her loyal attitude to her customers and her fellow staff.
Gemma Owen
Style Director & Colour Expert
Gemma is a creative and very experienced Style Director with 15 years of knowledge in every aspect of hairdressing. Gemma started her apprenticeship in Kent and worked her way to the top, she attends various courses and colour events to always expand her knowledge. Gemma moved to Reading at the beginning of the year and is the newest member of the Cocoon Hair & Beauty team.
Beckie Parr
Hair Stylist & Colour Technician
Beckie Parr, Cocoon Stylist & Colour Technician, began her career in London 4 years ago. She is a talented stylist and beginning to make her name in the industry. Beckie recently reached the southern finals of the L’Oreal Colour Trophy Competition. Beckie enjoys all aspects of hairdressing including both the colouring and cutting of hair but her particular interest lies in the creative side. She loves nothing more than to help a client achieve a look that is both new and exciting. Beckie has the knack of listening to clients and making sure they leave with the look that suits them most!
Alison Pedley
Beauty Therapist
Alison Pedley, Cocoon Beauty Therapist, can draw on her continual training and development within the beauty industry as she loves to learn new treatments and product ranges to keep her day varied and exciting. With 7 years experience and constant progression at work she has maintained extensive knowledge and understanding of skincare. She has attended regular courses at the International Dermal Institute and as a result welcomes new treatments and beauty knowledge. Alison has trained in many areas of beauty treatments to include tanning, nails, lash perming, makeup, massage and body treatments and relishes the variety in her skills!
Kristina Horseman
Beauty Therapist
Kristina Horseman, Cocoon Beauty Therapist, is one of our most popular and experienced therapists with over 10 years in the beauty industry.She is passionate about beauty and skin care and believes in giving clients honest and thorough evaluations to tailor a treatment plan to meet their specific needs and it is this attitude that has made Kristina an instant hit with clients! Her experience has also included 2 years at Virgin Atlantic as an inflight beauty therapist which is one of the toughest environments in which to achieve excellent skin care. Kristina prides herself in helping every type of skin achieve its best level of care.
"Cocoon is a 'cut' above the rest! I was welcomed by reception given a lovely warm drink and even a Kit Kat! I had a facial, hair colour and cut and all treatments were superb. The staff are so attentive and friendly and I really felt welcomed and looked after"
B.P. from Reading |
