Cher Savery was born in Sheffield and raised in Oxford and was lured to London by fashion and pop culture. Her move to London was precipitated by the opportunity to work at Vidal Sassoon, where she quickly progressed from salon work to the international academies and shows. As a member of the Vidal Sassoon art team she was introduced to the world of session work. Such was her success, she became a freelance session worker represented in London, New York, Paris and Milan. As well as continuing her work as a session stylist, Cher is an Editorial Creative Director at the prestigious Aveda Salons, sharing her expertise and knowledge with the Academy Teaching team. Her work has been featured in many glossy magazines, such as Glamour and US Vogue and advertising campaigns for Burberry, Selfridges, Max Factor and All Saints. She has worked with a number of celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Diane Kruger, Carey Mulligan and Juliette Binoche. She also led her team at the London launch of the Tom Ford White Patchouli fragrance at Selfridges.