Sean thought it was a prank, but he could be the Pride of Reading
SEAN Whelan from Electric Hair has been nominated as Employee of the Year, sponsored by Reading Buses
Sean was nominated by fellow employee, Amy, who said: “He does everyone’s hair in the town
“Forever putting everyone else before himself and visiting clients going through chemo, deaths in the family.”
Sean works at Electric Hair in central Reading, after having started with the salon in Brighton, with more than 15 years of experience in the industry.
Mr Whelan said “I had absolutely no idea I was nominated– I thought my manager was pranking me.
“However, she wasn’t and I feel really privileged that she found the time to nominate me.”
“I’m a Brighton boy with a Birmingham accent, and I’ve had the opportunity to move wherever I want to.
“I came to Reading 9 years ago and never left, and as a hairdresser in Reading I must say it’s been the best yet.”
Sean says that for him it’s the clients who make the job.
“It’s the people, who became clients, who became friends,” and this, he says, was what has kept Electric Hairdressing
“As a business through these difficult few years, we would, like so many, would have not survived, but we have by being apart of Reading’s amazing community.”
“This town is so dedicated to looking after each other and rewarding to them, and I feel the POR awards is a huge part of the Reading culture.
“From big corporations, independent businesses to individuals, everyone has been involved and I believe it keeps the town focused and proud”
Nominations for the Pride of Reading Awards 2022 are currently open.
■ To nominate a person or organisation, visit: www.porawards.co.uk