Greg James

Founder & Creative Director

Greg James is at the creative helm of the salon overseeing a team of highly skilled stylists and natural hair colour specialists. Greg knew that hairdressing was his vocation from an early age and has been fortunate to have never needed to deviate from his path. He began his career at Vidal Sassoon in 1999 and quickly progressed through increasingly senior positions at several leading salons before becoming Creative Director of Aveda salon, Kamigata. Here he developed his understanding of the benefits of organic products. Greg is now delighted to be leading his own team at Goji and, as well as providing the full range of colour and cuts, he is also our Great Lengths and hair up specialist. He loves to be inventive so if you’re not sure what you want, just put yourself in his capable hands!

Thanks so much to Greg and the team, excellent service from start to finish and I absolutely love my hair!” Lori

Greg has to be one of the best hairdressers around. I have never been so committed to a hair salon until Greg opened his. They are super friendly and welcoming everytime. I have never left the salon unhappy. Very happy customer.” Amy

Daryl

Master Stylist/Barber

Daryl joined the creative team in 2024, taking over the reins from Sophie following her departure for Scotland.

Daryl has 12 years’ experience in hairdressing/barbering, starting off at the age of 15 working Saturdays in a salon in Rugby where he grew up. He loves all aspects of hairdressing and barbering from colouring, to perming, and also offers hair extension services. He believes that you never stop learning and he seeks new education opportunities whenever he can.

Katie

Senior Stylist / Salon Co-Ordinator

Katie is an experienced stylist who joined us having worked in several salons in and around Cardiff since qualifying in 2013. She offers the full range of cut and colour services, as well as gents’ and children’s cuts, but her passion is hair-up and wedding hair. Her warm and bubbly personality makes her popular with her clients. She also keeps the salon on track and can be found on reception when she isn’t on the salon floor.

“Always a lovely experience coming here, such friendly staff. Had balayage done by Katie who did an amazing job. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!” Caitlin

“My first cut with Katie who made me feel at ease and suggested some ideas for a colour update on my next visit which I can’t wait to try! Lovely head massage from her colleague was just what I needed – thank you x”
Rachel

“Katie has been looking after my hair for a few years now, she is always professional and friendly. She always seems to know just what needs doing. I am always pleased with the results. Thank you Katie”
Sonya

“Katie expertly and very kindly restored my hair colour after a bad DIY attempt – brilliant!” Lin

Megan

Graduate Stylist

Megan is every hair salon’s dream keeping the salon running smoothly. She completed her NVQ Level 2 qualification and is now our Graduate Stylist offering a range of colour services.

Chloe

Salon Assistant

Chloe is our pocket rocket!  Her petite stature is in direct contrast to her energy levels.

Hairdressing is Chloe’s passion, particularly colour and blow dries.

In her spare time she likes to spend time with friends and family…and bike rides!

Ebony

Graduate Stylist

Ebony joined us as a salon assistant, completing her NVQ Level 2 qualification under Greg’s watchful eye. She is now a Graduate Stylist and is also trained in offering hair straightening/smoothing services and hair extensions. Ebony is currently on maternity leave.

Thank you so much Ebony! Absolutely love my hair and just what I needed. Fantastic as always” Catherine

 

Mali

Beauty Therapist

Mali has a passion for beauty therapy; she loves the whole range of services that Goji offers but Gelish manis and pedis are her favourite.

In her spare time, she is an Allstar Cheerleader with the award-winning Gymfinity Cheer in Tredegar, travelling to Florida to win the World Championships in 2017.

Vicky Griffin

Accounts

Vicky originally set up Goji with business partner Greg and they ran it for 7 years together, very successfully. In 2023 Vicky decided to reduce her role in order to focus on fostering but is still behind the scenes as the accounts manager and supporting Greg when needed.