About Jimmy and Stuart
and thier Safety Harbor, FL
Thomas-McPherson Salon

History

Jimmy Thomas is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and started his career in hair design over twenty years ago. He graduated from one of the most renowned cosmetology schools in the southeast and was immediately recruited by Andrews of New York Salon. Within two years he opened his first salon in Atlanta, which rapidly grew and required a larger location in less than 3 years. One of the reasons for his success in Atlanta was his associate development program. Jimmy provided an atmosphere where employees were encouraged to learn and perfect their skills, not only in hair design but all aspects of the hair business. He felt employee training, positive motivation and goal setting were key to a successful employee and in turn to a successful business.

Jimmy sold his Atlanta salon in 1996 and moved to Florida. After owning a large salon Jimmy had a vision of opening a small intimate salon providing exceptional personal service. In 2000 Jimmy Thomas and Stuart McPherson opened the Thomas-McPherson Salon at 230 Main St., in downtown Safety Harbor.

Jimmy has continued his education by attending the Sassoon Institute in Miami and working with some of the biggest names in cosmetology. Jimmy has also under gone extensive training to achieve the prestigious title of Framesi Color Educator. Since beginning his career in cosmetology, Jimmy has been committed to education, employee training and community involvement.

Stuart McPherson began his career in cosmetology after having a very successful career in sales. Hair design had always been a passion and he returned to school to become a licensed cosmetologist.

After graduating from school, Stuart mentored under and worked for some of the greatest names in the beauty industry. This enabled him to focus on two areas in the industry that he felt were neglected: color correction and cutting curly hair. After extensive studies in hair color and researching the different color companies available, Stuart trained in Framesi Color and completed the rigorous Framesi’s “Mastering the Pallet” program. With this knowledge he continued his studies and went on to achieve the prestigious title of Master Color Correction.

Stuart has always been intrigued by curly hair and the uniqueness of the curl pattern. Educating himself in the complexities, needs and cutting of curly hair he was able to master and develop a style of cutting to enhance the curl pattern.

After an extensive education in hair design, Jimmy Thomas and Stuart McPherson opened a salon in Safety Harbor. The Thomas-McPherson Salon was born in April 2000 at 230A Main Street in downtown Safety Harbor. Offering an atmosphere of relaxed elegance and the philosophy that the client’s needs are the concern of all employees. Jimmy and Stuart believe in continuing education, a demand for excellence, a commitment to customer service and community involvement.

Mission Statement

Thomas-McPherson Salon is a unique team concept creating the
ultimate experience in personal service for our clients. The salon
and staff provide an atmosphere where the patron is comfortable,
relaxed, safe and nurtured. The customer‘s needs and desires are the utmost concerns of all our personnel.