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There’s a new hair salon in Penarth that’s been causing a bit of a stir.
HELLO GORGEOUS!
All eyes have been on the refurbishment of the premises opposite Hamptons over the past few months and what a transform - ation! With its chocolate and cream décor, stunning mirrors and lighting, not to mention attractive staff, what else could the salon be called but...
We talked to joint owner Sharon Brito about her new family venture.
Congratulations on the new salon, who thought of the name?
It was me actually. Let’s be fair, who doesn’t want to be greeted by the words Hello Gorgeous! I want my customers to feel good as soon as they walk into the salon and look a million dollars when they walk out.
It’s a family affair then..?
I used to own a salon some fifteen years ago in Tennyson Road but sold it when the children were young. My daughter Ashton followed me into the hairdressing business and worked for Blu, also in Penarth, where she built up a strong client base. She has completed many hair courses including a Saks cutting course in London. Ashton and I jointly own Hello Gorgeous!
So, Penarth was an obvious choice?
Yes, we’ve also lived in Penarth for the last twelve years so to be able to live and work in Penarth is a real bonus.
Who is the salon aimed at?
Since opening mid October, we’ve already seen young trendsetters and mature fashion aware professionals, male and female. We’re delighted with the salon’s look and feel which was designed by Celf Creative. It’s a pleasure coming to work every day.
Who are the team?
Well there’s me of course. I’ve been approached by clients from my previous salon if I’d look after them, which I’m delighted to do but mainly I’ll be managing the salon. Then there’s Ashton, my daughter, a senior stylist with six years experience, Tammy, senior stylist with ten years experience, then there’s Danielle, Kirsty and Zoe who are graduate stylists and Michelle who’s a trainee stylist. We’ve been lucky in that all of the girls have the required professionalism but are also bright and fun and good to be around.
What else will you be offering?
I believe that when you visit a hair salon, it should be a pleasurable experience so we also offer free hand and arm massages, shiatsu hair washes and cooling eye masks while clients are having their hair washed. Clients are made to feel special and pampered from the moment they walk in.
What products will you be using?
We will be the only salon in Penarth selling and using Matrix Biolage products, which are all made from natural products, all essential for healthy hair. Matrix is also the number one selling hair product in America. We also offer colour graphic hi lites which are quicker and better for the hair, not harsh like bleach and require no toner, all of which takes time.
What about the younger generation?
Haircuts for children aged two to fourteen will be charged by age, so a six year old would pay £6.
Are your prices competitive?
Absolutely! Competitive pricing allows clients to have their hair done more often. We offer a reward card to repeat clients which entitles them to a free cut and finish on their ninth visit.
Hello Gorgeous!
111 Glebe Street, Penarth CF64 1EB
029 2070 4763 |
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