Tristan Eves has enjoyed an illustrious and varied hairdressing career, working with the biggest names in the industry. After an impressive start, which saw him master his craft under the guidance of some of the most influential figures of the time, Tristan opened his first salon at the age of 23, a critically acclaimed space that he quickly outgrew due to overwhelming demand. He relocated to a popular London salon, building up a celebrity clientele and working as a session stylist. From glossy magazine shoots to backstage work at fashion shows and awards evenings, Tristan’s reputation grew, and he was soon headhunted by the legendary John Frieda salon. Television work followed – including Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and Make Me A Supermodel – before a ten-year stint at Covent Garden salon Stuart Phillips.
After relocating to Sussex, Tristan began planning his next project. He set up a temporary salon in his kitchen at home, building up a steady client list until he secured the perfect location for his eponymous salon. A run-down Chinese restaurant in the heart of historical Petworth was soon transformed and in 2016, Tristan Eves, Petworth was born. This luxury, destination salon offers London-quality hairdressing to style-conscious Sussex and Surrey locals. The salon now boasts over 1000 clients and appointments with Tristan are fully booked up to a month in advance. Tristan’s handpicked team is a highly talented and experienced collective of hair stylists and colourists who have similarly worked at some of the UK’s most respected salons.
Tristan was named Business Personality of the Year at the Southern Business Awards in 2020 and in 2023, the salon scooped the award for Best Regional Salon at the Hair Awards.
Tristan Eves will be writing a regular column for The Sussex Newspaper starting from next week.
