Why Davines Invited Our Director to Parma
And What That Means for Every Guest at Combers Inside-Out Hairdressing
Quick Takeaways
Cameron Willetts, Director of Combers Inside-Out Hairdressing in Taunton, has been personally invited by Davines International Hair Art Director Tom
Connell to assist at an exclusive education event in Parma, Italy.
The invitation reflects Combers' long-standing commitment to professional education, craftsmanship and guest care.
Both Davines and Combers are family-owned businesses built on shared values of sustainability, authenticity and continuous learning.
Every technique, insight and innovation learnt in Parma returns directly to benefit our guests in Taunton.
When Education Becomes Recognition
For most people, a trip to Italy sounds like a wonderful opportunity.
For a professional hairdresser, being invited to work alongside one of the world's leading creative directors is something entirely different.
This summer, Cameron Willetts, Director of Combers Inside-Out Hairdressing in Taunton, will travel to the Davines Village in Parma after receiving a personal invitation from Davines International Hair Art Director Tom Connell.
Rather than attending as a spectator, Cameron has been invited to assist during an exclusive international education programme, supporting Tom as he presents the latest Davines creative collection to salon professionals from around the world.
While this is undoubtedly an exciting professional milestone, the story isn't really about travelling to Italy.
It's about why the invitation happened in the first place.
Because recognition like this is rarely accidental.
It is earned through years of dedication, curiosity, craftsmanship and a willingness to keep learning long after qualification.
Those values have shaped Combers for more than forty-four years.
Two Family Businesses Built Around the Same Belief
People often ask why we work exclusively with Davines, and the answer goes far beyond the products on our shelves. Like Combers Inside-Out, Davines began as a family business, founded in Parma, Italy, in 1951, while Combers has proudly been family-owned in Taunton since 1982. Although our journeys began in different countries, both businesses have been guided by the same belief: hair is never just about hair. It's about confidence, wellbeing and helping people feel more like themselves.
That's why our partnership has always felt authentic rather than commercial. When choosing a professional haircare brand, we look beyond ingredients and performance. We look for shared values, a commitment to education, sustainability, craftsmanship and putting people first. It's this philosophy that allows us to deliver beautiful, healthy hair while staying true to the Inside-Out approach that defines everything we do.
Why Professional Education Matters to You
When you visit Combers Inside-Out, you see the finished result a beautifully cut style, flawless colour, or the perfect blow dry. What you don't always see are the hundreds of hours of education, training and experience behind every appointment. Our team regularly invests in advanced cutting courses, colour workshops, education events and training with leading international educators, continually building the knowledge and skills that allow us to deliver exceptional results.
At Combers, we don't follow trends simply because they're popular. We take the time to understand why a technique works, who it suits and, just as importantly, when it isn't the right choice. This commitment to ongoing education allows us to create hair that truly complements each individual, rather than simply recreating the latest fashion. It's a philosophy that has always been at the heart of Combers Inside-Out, ensuring every recommendation and every service is tailored specifically to you.
What Makes the Davines Village Different?
The Davines headquarters isn't called "The Village" because it sounds appealing. It genuinely feels like one.
Set in the beautiful Italian city of Parma, the campus combines offices, research laboratories, education spaces, gardens, production facilities and a bistro into one environment where creativity and sustainability work together.
Everything has been designed to encourage learning. Not simply teaching techniques. But exploring why those techniques matter.
It's exactly the sort of environment where Combers feels at home.
Because we've always believed that hairdressing should never stop evolving.
For visiting hair professionals, it isn't simply an academy. It's a place where education, sustainability, product innovation and creative thinking exist under one roof, encouraging stylists to keep asking questions, refining techniques and sharing ideas with one another.
That makes Parma feel much more important.
The Inside-Out Difference
At Combers Inside-Out Hairdressing, every appointment begins with you, not your hair. Before we discuss colour, cutting techniques or styling ideas, we take the time to understand your lifestyle, daily routine and what you want your hair to help you achieve. From how much time you have each morning to what makes you feel your most confident, these conversations shape every recommendation we make.
We believe the consultation isn't simply the introduction to your appointment, it's the most important part of it. This personalised approach has been at the heart of Combers since opening in 1982 and continues to guide everything we do today.
It's also one of the reasons Cameron's invitation to work alongside Davines International Hair Art Director Tom Connell in Parma feels so significant. Like us, Tom believes great hair isn't about showcasing technique it's about using technical skill to bring out the very best in the individual.
What Cameron Will Bring Home From Parma
Working alongside internationally recognised Hair Art Director Tom Connell offers far more than the opportunity to refine technical skills. It's a chance to experience how world-class collections are developed, how consultations influence creativity, and how education continues to push the hairdressing industry forward.
Watching exceptional hair professionals at work isn't simply about learning new techniques, it's about understanding the thinking behind every decision, asking questions, collaborating with other professionals and bringing fresh ideas back to our guests here in Taunton.
Experiences like these help us continually evolve while remaining true to our own philosophy of personalised hairdressing.
Over Four Decades of Learning, Listening and Growing
Since 1982, Combers Inside-Out Hairdressing has remained committed to the same simple principles: listen first, understand every guest, apply skill with purpose and never stop learning. Cameron's invitation to Parma doesn't change who we are it reinforces the values that have shaped our salon for more than four decades.
Every course we attend, every international educator we learn from and every new idea we explore ultimately comes back to the salon, helping us deliver thoughtful consultations, personalised colour services and exceptional haircuts for every guest who walks through our doors. Because the best education isn't something we keep it's something we share.
Experience the Inside-Out Difference
Every course we attend, every international educator we learn from and every conversation we have ultimately comes back to the same place helping every guest leave feeling more like themselves.
If you're looking for thoughtful, personalised hairdressing in Taunton, we'd love to welcome you to Combers Inside-Out Hairdressing.
Whether you're considering a new haircut, bespoke colour, balayage or simply want expert advice from a team committed to continuous learning, we're here to help.
Book your consultation online and discover the Inside-Out difference.