Five professionals are driving Bermuda’s evolving beauty industry, The Royal Gazette reported Nov. 6, spanning four-decade-old salons, expanding collectives and aesthetic medicine practices.
From neighbourhood hair salons to the growing world of aesthetic medicine, the sector continues to change, shaped by new technology and increasingly discerning consumers. This week, the Gazette met five professionals whose careers illustrate the industry’s range.
Horrell Builds Tangles Over Four Decades
Having arrived from England in the late 1970s, Simon Horrell opened his salon with a friend, guided by a vision of excellent hairdressing in a welcoming environment. Today, he says the business’s greatest achievement isn’t its longevity but the relationships built along the way.
“To me, Tangles’ legacy isn’t just about hair. It’s about the people, the friendships, the memories, and the sense of family we’ve created along the way.”
Gonzalez Expands Blueprint Collective to 14 Staff
Raquel Gonzalez, founder of The Blueprint Collective, is expanding her business from four employees to a space that can employ 14. After 22 years in hairdressing, she aims to build a different kind of workplace than the commission-based industry she experienced.
“For me, success isn’t simply about how big my business becomes. It’s about how many people I can help grow along the way.”
Telemaque Grows Glam Studio’s Nail Services
Saundra Telemaque has built Glam Studio into a full-service beauty business known for manicures and pedicures. From intricate nail art to refreshing treatments, she focuses on clients leaving happy and confident.
“The biggest reward is seeing clients leave happy and confident,” she says.
Wainwright Takes Saeloise Beyond Bermuda
Sa’Kazja Wainwright turned her fascination with YouTube make-up tutorials into Saeloise, a brand that has grown into editorial photography, commercial productions and international bridal artistry over the past decade. Having launched her own cosmetics line, she now looks toward retail expansion and international markets.
“Ultimately, my vision is to build a brand that isn’t defined by its geographical location.”
Brown Urges Safety Standards in Aesthetic Medicine
Dr Kyjuan H. Brown has witnessed increasing demand for Botox, dermal fillers and skin-tightening treatments in Bermuda, alongside greater public awareness of skincare. He believes growth brings a responsibility to maintain professional standards.
“The ability to inject a product does not automatically mean someone is qualified to practise aesthetic medicine. Patient safety must come before commercial interests.”
Lasting Relationships Define the Industry
While their specialties differ, the five professionals share an understanding that success requires creativity, adaptability, business acumen and the ability to build lasting relationships in a small community where reputation matters.
Questions About Bermuda’s Beauty Professionals
Simon Horrell has operated Tangles for more than four decades. Horrell has spent more than four decades building the business since arriving from England in the late 1970s.
What is Raquel Gonzalez’s expansion plan? Gonzalez is expanding The Blueprint Collective from four employees to a space with capacity for 14 people. After 22 years in hairdressing, she aims to create a different kind of workplace than the commission-based industry she experienced.
What safety concerns exist in aesthetic medicine? Dr Kyjuan H. Brown states that patient safety must come before commercial interests in Bermuda’s growing aesthetic medicine sector. He notes that the ability to inject a product does not automatically mean someone is qualified to practise aesthetic medicine.
As Bermuda’s beauty industry continues to change, these professionals demonstrate that behind every appointment and treatment is someone working to build something of their own.
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