Behind the Curtain

After a career spanning fashion, beauty and celebrity, Sally O’Neill has opened the doors to Behind the Curtain, an intimate hair and styling atelier in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.

Having spent years working with some of the world’s most recognisable faces, Sally has developed an instinctive approach to hair, combining technical expertise with a natural understanding of individuality, style and effortless beauty.

Behind the Curtain was born from a desire to rethink the traditional salon experience. Rather than following the familiar conventions of hairdressing, Sally wanted to create something more personal, where creativity could flourish, time could be given generously and every client could experience the same level of care and attention that has defined her career.

The result is a beautifully considered space that reflects Sally’s personality, experience and creative vision. An atelier where hairdressing feels less like a routine appointment and more like a collaboration between artist and individual.

With a focus on bespoke cutting, colouring and effortless styling, Behind the Curtain represents a new chapter in Sally’s career — one that brings together everything she loves about her craft, without the formality of a traditional salon.

“Hair has always fascinated me. Its texture, its movement, its ability to transform not just how we look, but how we feel. Over the years I’ve learnt that the most beautiful hair is often the most effortless. It’s about understanding the individual and creating something that feels completely natural to them.”

— Sally O’Neill