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“We are independent. We can do what we want, and take risks on issues that are important to us”
the charity raises money to help people affected by spinal cord injuries. I ran the London Marathon in April, and the RideLondon-Surrey 100 in August, and our clients have been amazingly generous in supporting some of our fundraising activities in the salon. “We also work with a local charity called Something To Look Forward To. Anyone who is having treatment for cancer can visit the website and bid for a treat – anything from a free haircut with us to afternoon tea at Browns. The charity is always looking for other businesses to offer treats, so it’s a great local thing to be involved with, and something that we’re really proud of,” Joey concludes. Fratelli Hair, 215 Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 3BE, 01223 241212, fratellihair.co.uk
had clients thanking us for what we’ve done, and some who say they’ve come to us specifically because of it. It’s not a system that pleases everyone, and some people do take the mickey. But we’re not a corporate company, we are independent: and that means we can do what we want, when we want, and we can take risks and make changes on issues that are important to us. We don’t have to answer to anyone else.” Being part of the Cambridge community is important for Joey and Luigi, and they try to give back to the city by getting involved with local charities. “So far this year we’ve raised £10,700 for Rooprai Spinal Trust,” says Joey, “A friend of mine, Marrianne Rooprai, was involved in an accident when she was 27, and
He admits that he’s had calls from clients, and from other hairdressers, saying that they don’t get it. “Some people say, ‘I don’t understand what I’m booking in for.’ But we have an hour appointment as a first step for every new client, and we get to know you and your hair, and then you’ll just get the length of appointment that you need with your stylist. Lots of customers find they actually save money, and it’s important to us to be fair, and give everyone the best service that we can,” Joey explains. “A lot of our local customers tell us how great they think our equality pricing is,” he continues. “There’s a very active, passionate LGBTQ+ community in Cambridge, particularly around the Mill Road area where we’re based, and we’ve
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