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Ricci Burns.

Later opened a shop in the Kings rd. Chelsea. Robert Lobeta come from here.
Later still opened a cloths store in Baker st?


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Peter 28-May-2025 23:00
Hi, I was just a client of Ricci’s a few times but I remember one interesting visit when Ricci was just starting my haircut when Bianca Jagger swanned in, accompanied by Charlie Watts. She announced: “Ricci, I want you to cut my hair short, I want it short like his (poking me in the back of the neck - Ouch, cheeky cow!). Rikki then said “No way Bianca, Mick’ll kill me if I do that”! She then picked up a pair of scissors and hacked at her hair to cut a big chunk of it shorter and said “Now you have to do it!”.
At this point Ricci asked me nicely if Trevor could take over my cut and it would be free of charge that day - what a result - I was a student at the time and Ricci wasn’t cheap!
I remember thinking at the time “Blimey, no wonder even Mick Jagger has got married - she was absolutely stunning - just incredibly beautiful to look at!
That was about 53 years ago now!
Guest 13-Dec-2024 19:44
Wishing Juliat, Francis, Colin, Trevor, Anthony, Barry,Sue Caplin, Janet,John ,and Ricci sorry if I missed anyone a happy Christmas, and especially my dear friend Paul who has passed, a happy Christmas to you all Leonard x
Guest 09-Dec-2024 14:22
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Guest 09-Dec-2024 14:21
Michael any photos of Paul would be appreciated
Leonard
Guest 08-Dec-2024 20:46
Micheal I am so shocked to hear paul died I was always hoping paul would come onto this blog we were so close whilst juniors we were inseparable for many years .last time I saw Paul was about 15 years ago a chance meeting.
I am so deeply sad I was always hoping to meet up with him again Leonard villa
Michael McMullen 13-Nov-2024 05:41
Hi all. I’m Paul’s brother Michael. Sadly Paul (stylist) passed away number years ago now he loved life continue hairdressing for private clients. He lived in Pimlico and he came to us (family) in Weybridge. I remember going to George St saloon to pick Paul up many times.
Guest 14-Sep-2024 18:17
Hi my name is George, i worked at George street very early Seventies actually the opening with Colin I was his junior. what a nutter
we are still friends he is in LA I am in NY. I remember Tina ,Eleanor the receptionist Oliver ,and Robert who did all the fashion work. got fired for cheeking up to Ricci.did he ever come out?.
Vicki Friend 30-Aug-2024 10:55
Wow wow wow!
As a 17 year old girl I used to go to Ricci Burns in the Kings Road.
His Mother was always sat at the desk usually with a cigarette!
My hair always looked wonderful. I think it cost about 17/06p. That’s under a Pound!
Seemed expensive to me at the time. Happy days
Jason Hext 13-Jul-2023 14:29
Hi there, my name is Jason. I worked at George Street for a year from 1984-85. June and David were joint managers,Paul was senior stylist and there was also 2 stylists named Ken and Guido. There was an extremely camp guy from Germany who did the teas,coffees and sandwiches. Lisa,Margarita,Gaill,Paul and Crispian were juniors(in our ridiculous white dungarees)at the same time as me.
Not sure that Ricci spent much time hairdressing by then. Spent most of his time over the road at Burns with his mum, occasionally popping in, and regularly using the sunbed lol!
Joan Harte 09-Jul-2023 10:35
Hi my name is Joan Harte still trying to get in touch wit my brother in law John Harte. He's Nephews David Wayne Graham would love to get in touch wit him thanks
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Jan 15-Apr-2023 13:57
My name is Jan the guy with the curly moustache. In the early eighties I to worked next door in the Aristocrat pub.Paul and Juan Garcia did Mrs Diane's hair. Ricci frequently used the pub to drink Canadian Club with lots of ice.Most charming man.
Indeed I am wondering what happened to Paul. Ik know Juan died in the early nineties.
Guest 11-Mar-2023 11:17
Janet it Leonard I work at Ricci,s at the same time was it you or your friend that went out with Don Letts ,I have had enquiries also if I know of John's were abouts I like him a lot alway nice to me ,he eventually got the sack for asking how old Mrs B was was such a shame as all the customers loved him .
Great happy day .
Leonard
Guest 12-Feb-2023 17:29
Hi its Janet the Manicurist who worked at Ricci Burns 1975/77..I remember Nick who did the food...was some of the latest comments on here...Has anyone any news of John Harte...someone on Facebook is looking for him...Janet x
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Joan harte 03-Oct-2022 19:42
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Nick 10-Aug-2022 20:20
HI my name is Nick,i worked in the kitchen of Riccis in 75/6.i remember a lot of the faces such a fun time
Crispian Napolitano 16-Feb-2022 15:46
I’m crispian I worked at Ricci burns in the 80s I was only 15 when I start , paul was a stylist there who was really a great help to me . David was manager . I was a junior with Lisa and Margarita and later on I had a great Freind dean. I remember me and Dean took on the job as cleaners to get some extra money and while cleaning we would play the tune car wash full blast because no one else was there. One day a complaint went to ricci house and he came to check it out . Me with the hover and Dean with mop .ricci came in . We didn’t know he was there for a while as we where to busy cleaning and dancing to the music. Then we look up saw ricci and ducked laughing. We thought we where in trouble but luckily ricci saw the funny side . I learned my trade there and had happy times. crispiann@hotmail.co.uk
Tina Hall 01-Dec-2021 20:42
Hi all. I'm Tina who worked for Ricci from 1970 - 1975. I worked with Ivana, Leon, Trevor,John, Ian, Robert and the lovely Stephen who was in the kitchen and ma y others.
Gary 02-Aug-2021 20:46
I also remember shampooing Charlotte Rampling, Chris Squire from Yes, and many people from the music industry.
Gary 02-Aug-2021 20:44
Hi all, my name is Gary, I worked for Richie at the George Street salon as a junior from 1976/7 along with fellow juniors Andy and Russell. I remember Oliver, Trevor, Paul, Anthony..and Mrs B and the guy in the kitchen, can see all the faces very clearly, and our green and black uniforms, great days, Such a long, long time ago.
Lee 21-Jul-2021 03:49
Hi my name is Lee I worked at kings road as ricci,s junior from Feb 70 to Nov 70 when I got fired for smoking dope outside the staff room. .heather was the colourist ,Allison the permer, Janet the manicurist,ivana and Leon were the stylists and Susie the receptionist.in the summer ricci opened a salon in the hotel mamounia(I think that is how it is spelled) and he sent Trevor there to work. Also David started in the autumn, he went on to open a salon called "nodumpky" in mayfair
Guest 30-Jan-2021 23:51
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Guest 30-Jan-2021 23:50
The blog seems to have come to a end Paul hope you see this forum and join it so we can all connect we can not go back to those happy days but by connecting we can know they were real .Joanne Susan Chaplin and my friend Paul.
Guest 11-Aug-2020 16:18
Hi Frances, just checked this after few months, yes please all stay safe.I was just checking through some old videos and saw the Rubbetts group singing sugar baby love.I remember a stylist called Barry and his brother was the drummer I remember. Take care and next year we must all meet it will be fab.Take care Janet
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Frances 04-Aug-2020 13:14
Hi Janet Who Could Have Foreseen That 2 Weeks After Your Post The World Would Be In The Grip Of A Corona Virus And That We Would Have To Postpone The Reunion Til Next Year? Its Quite Unbelievable.Hope You Are Well & Staying Safe.
Guest 05-Mar-2020 23:11
Janet
Hi Frances, yes let's make this the year we meet up..x
Frances 12-Dec-2019 12:35
Wishing You All An Amazing,Fabulous,Awesome Christmas And Happy New Year Lets Make Next Year Thee Year To Get Together xxxxx
Leonard Villa 04-Sep-2019 17:57
Everyone interested in a reunion email at LeonardVillaltd@gmail.com once the is a significant us I will organise.
Frances 29-Aug-2019 17:59
Hi Janet Yes I Was A Tinter Working With John&Joanne In The Tinting Room Started As A Junior Originally Started At The Kings Road Branch When I Was 18 Now 65 Where Has The Time Gone Im Up For A Reunion If Anyone Else Is ?
Frances 29-Aug-2019 17:59
Hi Janet Yes I Was A Tinter Working With John&Joanne In The Tinting Room Started As A Junior Originally Started At The Kings Road Branch When I Was 18 Now 65 Where Has The Time Gone Im Up For A Reunion If Anyone Else Is ?
Greg Taylor 09-Aug-2019 16:39
I worked in the George Street salon for about 6 months after leaving Sassoons in Manchester in 1977. It was my first job in London and i loved it. I lived in the same house as John in Balham for a while which was great fun. there were some really nice people there. Trevor, Anthony, Rocky to name but a few. Stephan was great in the kitchen, always giving us credit.
Guest 05-Aug-2019 19:56
Hi it's Janet again. Frances are you the petite girl with a stack perm I think you had at the time.Also Joanne had red hair? I also remember celia who had long dark curly hair. Frances I think you was a junior at the time and helped John Hatre in the tinting room.x
Guest 04-Aug-2019 18:58
P.s Would love to hear from you.I remember, John Harte, Trevor, Robin, Barry,Lawrence, Oliver, Stephen, Mrs B, Michelle
, Julie,Nick who d7id the food!x
Guest 04-Aug-2019 18:49
Hi it's Janet the manicurist, I can honestly say that Ricci Burns salon days from 1975/77 were so much fun I can remember so much I married a year later had 3 sons now long divorced and did a hair dressing course in my forties and worked until recently doing nails etc.If anyone remembers me my email address is janlane1609@gmail.com
Frances 24-Jul-2019 16:25
I Remember You Stephen Your Sandwiches &Salads Were Delightful& The Clients Loved You Too x
Stephen Chamberlain 10-Jul-2019 21:23
Opps Ricci's.stephen.
Stephen Chamberlain 10-Jul-2019 21:21
Hi I did open a Cafe after Ricks but my life I changed completely and I went university studied Drama at Goldsmiths.
Leonard Villa 05-Jul-2019 17:46
Stephen did you open a sandwich bar round Holborn way after leaving Ricci,s saloon and having a party for the opening.
Stephen Chamberlain 05-Jul-2019 08:59
Stephen the tea boy still working a caterer . I run a Soup Kitchen for the homeless serving over 200 Guest a week.
I am still good looking . Stephen.
Leonard Villa 28-Jun-2019 05:18
I rember sitting in the yard at the back of the saloon hearing 10cc I am not in love had just been released.I was Ricci junior at George street but was sent to kings road for having sex with Joanna the the sofa I must have been 16 at the time.
Oliver was manager at kings road and I am sure that you Frances was second in charge I rember when Ricci got into trouble he called you to say everything was going to be okay until that point we all thought we would be made redundant.


Frances 27-Jun-2019 12:59
Hey Lenny Remember You Too I Was In Chelsea Last Saturday With My Daughter We Had An Amazing Time
Leonard Villa 25-Jun-2019 05:38
I remember you francis also Joanna .would be great if Ricci could join the blog.
Frances 21-Jun-2019 20:51
Hi My Name Is Frances I Worked For Ricci At The Kings Road Salon In The Early 70sHave Great Memories Of Oliver,Juliet, Robert Lobetta ,Lester,&Charles Great Gang Where Are They All Now Any Ideas? I Was A Tinter Their.Then I Went To The George Street Branch & Worked With Joanne,John Hart Who Was Great,Tor,Lawrence,Stephen,Celia,Frances,Barry,Robin&Anthony Miss Them AllMust Have A Reunion Anyone Up For It?
Frances 21-Jun-2019 20:51
Hi My Name Is Frances I Worked For Ricci At The Kings Road Salon In The Early 70sHave Great Memories Of Oliver,Juliet, Robert Lobetta ,Lester,&Charles Great Gang Where Are They All Now Any Ideas? I Was A Tinter Their.Then I Went To The George Street Branch & Worked With Joanne,John Hart Who Was Great,Tor,Lawrence,Stephen,Celia,Frances,Barry,Robin&Anthony Miss Them AllMust Have A Reunion Anyone Up For It?
Peter G 19-May-2019 06:26
I was just a client at Ricci Burns’ Kings Road salon in the early 1970s. I went there be cause Mick Jagger was a client and I liked the apparently unstructured but of course carefully cut look. One day Bianca Jagger came in just after Ricci had started my cut, so I got ‘bumped off’ but Trevor took over and my cut was free that day!
Martin harte 22-Mar-2019 14:53
Great to see John Hartes name mentioned anyone know of his where abouts love to catch up with him Martin Harte brother
Guest 07-Feb-2019 23:33
I remember,John Harte,Trevor, Robin, Barry,Lawrence, Stephen, Celia, sue other manicurist, Francis.Oliver the manager.Would love a reunion! Hope life has been good to you All.Janet the manicurist. X9
Janet 07-Feb-2019 22:49
My name is Janet, worked at Ricci Burns george st 1975/77.fantastic memories
Adam Green 11-Dec-2018 00:36
My name is Adam and I started working at Ricci Burns George Street in 1980, I became Ricci’s junior and continued to work there while and after it was transformed into high tech white, Trevor, Anthony, John, Steve, Paul, Sally, Claire all fellow staff to name a few, what a great and interesting place to work. I went on to work at Trevor Anthony in Blandford Street where I actually became a hairdresser !
Guest 31-Oct-2018 00:43
Hi my name is Pat and i used to work at the florist in george street Daniel's Flowers,chocolates and Gifts we used to do display's for Ricci and his mum was nearly always on the reception desk and she would tell us in no uncertain terms if she did'nt like the displays but those were such good days
Andrew Thompson 12-Sep-2018 10:44
I worked in the George Street salon opposite Burns Dress shop back in the mid 1980’s, June was the manager, a lovely girl who I think lived in Kent. Others there were David who mysteriously disappeared and went overseas I think, Paul with the thin moustache, Jo in the colour dept and others who I cannot recall. “ Mrs B” who was something of a legend will always stick in my mind. Clients I recall were Gail Ronson, one of Ricci’s Biggest patrons, Jean Muir who was very sweet albeit a bit quirky, Sian Phillips and numerous others. The dreaded white uniform was a nightmare ( black would have been so much more forgiving 🙄) and the constant struggle NOT to get anything on it. Happy memories for me, I got on very well with Ricci, I liked him immensely. I’ve never forgotten my time there even now some 40 odd years later.
Stephanie 28-Aug-2018 15:22
Hi,
My name is Stephanie. Paul was my hairdresser for about 13 years. First at kings road and then George Street. I lost touch with him about 30 years ago. I would love to hear from anyone who knows his whereabouts. I always wondered what became of him. Last I heard was that Denholm (Elliot) wanted to open a salon with him in Spain. Sadly he passed away in 89 I think. I also used to have my highlights done by a number of people including Jo. She had long dark curly hair and was always so meticulous. They were great days '75 - late 80's. I have a photo. taken in The salon of Paul and three other guys. Not sure the other guys names. This was taken before Ricci sold the business. I still used to go after this but it wasn't the same. I have such fond memories of those days and Paul always made me feel special even though I was not one of the celebrity clients who frequented the place.
Guest 09-Jun-2018 08:02
I worked at RBs in the early 80s I remember the Italian stylist that Ricci adjourned Sirio I also remember Paul with the open top my name is Mark Harris I also worked with Andrew Lazerus contact me if you remember any of us mark.harris1@yahoo.com
Leonard villa 05-May-2018 08:46
If all are interested in a reunion let me know will orginise.
Janet 20-Mar-2018 12:41
Hi everyone, I'm Janet the manacurist from 75-77. I'm having a good laugh remembering the people mentioned here. Great times. ..we need a reunion!
HORACE GRECH 11-Feb-2018 18:48
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I also had the opportuinity to have worked for Ricci Burns 1989 ,amazing expieriance
Leonard Villa 31-Jan-2018 07:53
Wouldn't it be great if there was a Ricci
Burns reunion of all the staff that worked at Kings Road and George street,
Jeanne 26-Jan-2018 01:18
It should say Ricci Burns not Ricky
Jeanne 26-Jan-2018 01:16
I also worked at Ricki Burns, George Street. 1985 left to work in Harrods then came back 1987. David was the manager. Paul and I were good friends and Martin and Jo and Ken, Margarita and Lisa. Great salon. Fantastic memories.
Paul 30-Dec-2017 17:23
I worked for Ricci in George St as a junior and later as a stylist in the very early ‘80’s
I remember Paul very well. I am also called Paul, so I had to change my name
to avoid confusion. I chose Marc. I suppose I may have been a fan
of Mr Almond around that time. Also remember David Fiona Vicki Sharon to name
a few. Also Mrs B of course. I was just 17 or 18. 53 now. Where did it all go.
Guest 06-Sep-2017 20:20
Linda I think I was there at the same time ,remember Sue Caplin very well and Juliet . Did you want to do modelling and Mrs B was trying to talk you out of it. I was Riccis junior at the time.
Are you in contact with Sue or any of the others .fantistic times .
Hope life has been good to all .
Leonard
Guest 06-Sep-2017 07:49
Hi my name is linda and I was a manicurist, along with sue Caplin, at the salon in George st. In the early 70's. Did the glamorous Mrs B most mornings. Remember John (tinted), Stephen who made the food, Anthony Juliet from Yugoslavia, and the Austrian lady who took client's coats
Joan harte 06-Aug-2017 17:23
Trying to find my brother in law john harte who worked at ricci burns anyone know where he is his brother martin would love to speak to him
Guest 30-Jul-2017 16:07
He must still be working he was the best hair tinter ever .
Guest 30-Jul-2017 14:29
Hi leonard seen him on the biography channell a few years ago have his address for balham did write to him but no ans maybe he has moved
Guest 30-Jul-2017 09:15
Martin John should be around he was on TV a white ago about having surgery.
Leonard
Martin harte 29-Jul-2017 10:20
Trying to find my brother john harte who worked in ricci burns anyone know where he is martin harte
Leonard 11-Jun-2017 09:20
I remember Juliet when I was there I wonder what happened to her ,Paul and I were juniors at the same time
Saw Paul about ten years ago walking in Kensington middle of winter freezing with he's shirt open ,so excited to see him still camp as ever but no longer with the Adonis looks .l
Latter on when I had left my sister worked at George street Sarah died a few years latter .
Wouldn't it be fantastic to have a reunion to Remember those times .
Feel free make contact.
All the best to all
Leonard 11-Jun-2017 09:20
I remember Juliet when I was there I wonder what happened to her ,Paul and I were juniors at the same time
Saw Paul about ten years ago walking in Kensington middle of winter freezing with he's shirt open ,so excited to see him still camp as ever but no longer with the Adonis looks .l
Latter on when I had left my sister worked at George street Sarah died a few years latter .
Wouldn't it be fantastic to have a reunion to Remember those times .
Feel free make contact.
All the best to all
Leonard 11-Jun-2017 09:20
I remember Juliet when I was there I wonder what happened to her ,Paul and I were juniors at the same time
Saw Paul about ten years ago walking in Kensington middle of winter freezing with he's shirt open ,so excited to see him still camp as ever but no longer with the Adonis looks .l
Latter on when I had left my sister worked at George street Sarah died a few years latter .
Wouldn't it be fantastic to have a reunion to Remember those times .
Feel free make contact.
All the best to all
Guest 20-Apr-2017 19:30
I worked at ricci burns kings road mid 70s. Oliver was manager, I was junior there and worked with lovely Juliet , Paul, Zarr, Robert Lobetta, Antonio was the one that got killed... such a lovely guy heartbreaking..met some amazing people had such fun and have some lovely memories of ricci'.. also some hilarious times had.
Guest 20-Apr-2017 19:24
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Lenny villa 19-Dec-2016 05:53
Paul are you the same Paul that got me the job at Ricci,s you also you were lady Butlins farvorite she gave you a hundred pounds to buy a monkey bit but Ricca made you give it back.
Lenny
Lenny villa 18-Dec-2016 20:17
I worked at Ricci burns when I was 16 I am 59 at the time I was Ricci juinor for 2 year some of the people I remenmber are Susan caplin manurcurist John hart tinter ,Trevor,Robin,oliver who was at Kings road ,francis
Lawrance ,Anthony would love to hear from any one who was there would make the fantastic times real,
Not forgetting Paul we were junior at the same time also Juliet .
Lenny villa
Lenny villa 18-Dec-2016 20:08
I worked at Ricci burns when I was 16 now 59 can't remember all the staff name except a few John Hart who was the tinter Colin ,Trevor ,lawrance ,Francis ,Anthony ,Paul who I was a junior with later I went on the floor,oliver
Juliet I worked at George street was ricca,s juinor for 2 years also sue Caplin the manicurist .
Fantastic times will never forget them I would love to hear from any of you would mean that it was all real,
Lenny Villa
Paul 22-Sep-2016 17:21
I was Ricci's favorite junior ... I worked with Ricci, Trevor Anthony Paul Steve and John "vinegar Vera" Hart.
It was a surreal and crazy experience.
Guest 19-Mar-2016 17:20
I left Sassoon's to work for ricci as tinter with ivanna Lester Leon Adrian.went on to michealjohn it was a long time ago
Sharon 05-Mar-2016 20:19
Wish I could see more photos I worked for Ricci in George St and then in the Kings Rd. I was a a manicurist and receptionist. I wish I could remember everyone's names, I can see there faces. When I worked in the a Kings Rd we had someone that worked there that got killed by a car in Kings Rd high St I remember he always wore pink, So sad. I loved it there and the memory's always stay in my mind. X
Marka 10-Nov-2015 14:30
How wonderful to see this - i worked at George street as receptionist in 1976 it was my first job ..wonderful experience and his lovely mother Mrs B
Guest 06-Aug-2013 19:39
Hi my name is Jacki from Newcastle and I was a receptionist at Kings Road in the early 70's along with Ivana John Trevor Leon Lester and Janet wonder what they are all doing now fab days
Michael Barnes 07-Aug-2012 13:11
I meant George St as well as Kings Road
Michael Barnes 07-Aug-2012 13:10
His name is actually spelled Ricci. He had a shop in George St as well as Baker St. That's where I trained. Happy days. :)
michael Barnes 07-Aug-2012 13:08
The shop was his Mum's
Russell 07-Oct-2011 13:40
Any idea where I can contact Ricky Burns?
susan Davison 26-Jan-2010 05:37
Ricky had a shop near Bakers st then later in Bond st
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