Salon Update: A Fabulous Year and Festive Cheers Ahead! 🎄✨
As we cosy up to the Christmas season, we thought it’d be the perfect time to catch up with you all on the amazing journey we’ve had at the salon this year. It’s been an incredible ride of learning, growing, and celebrating together. Here’s a little recap of what’s been going on with our talented team, and a look ahead to the most wonderful (and wonderfully busy) time of year.
Celebrating 40 Years of Tony’s Legacy ✂️
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 40 years since Tony first picked up his scissors and began building what is now the incredible salon we all call home. This year, we celebrated this milestone by launching our very own luxurious Tony Wood hair care range!
Molly’s Danish Adventure 🇩🇰
Our very own Molly jetted off to Denmark earlier this year for some cutting-edge training! She spent time learning new techniques and honing her craft, all to bring even more style and precision to her clients. We couldn’t be prouder of her dedication to perfecting her skills!
Laura’s Big Achievement in London 🏆
Laura has absolutely blown us away by completing the prestigious Wella Master Colour Expert course! This is a major accomplishment and a true testament to her passion and expertise in all things colour. She spent hours training at the Wella Academy in London, and now she’s ready to bring even more colour magic to your hair and pass her wisdom on to our growing team!
First Time at Wella Trend Vision Competition 🎨
This year was our first time entering the Wella Trend Vision competition, and we had four fabulous entries from Jo, Claire, Sian, and Laura. Not only did they create stunning looks and incredible images, but Laura went on to become a National Finalist! Such a huge achievement for her and for our team—we are beyond proud!
Lucia’s Promotion to Specialist Stylist ✨
Big news for Lucia! Her colour skills are on fire, and she’s now been promoted to Specialist Stylist. She’s been creating some of the iciest, coolest blondes in Portsmouth, and her talent just keeps getting better. If you’re after that perfect blonde, Lucia is your girl!
Welcome to Our New Apprentices: Eleanor & Esme 💇♀️
In September, we welcomed two wonderful new additions to our team—Eleanor and Esme, who joined us as Level 2 hairdressing apprentices. Both are school leavers with a true passion for the craft, and they’ve already brought so much enthusiasm to the salon! We’re excited to see them grow, learn, and develop their skills alongside our talented team. Welcome to the salon family, Eleanor and Esme!
Love is in the Hair! 💍
This year brought some big celebrations for our team in the love department! A huge congratulations to our Artistic Director Amy on her engagement to fiancé Josh. Amy’s been glowing since she said "yes" and we’re so excited for her as she embarks on this new journey, and we can’t wait to see all the bridal inspo she’ll be bringing to the salon!
And a big round of applause for our salon manager Laura, who managed to pull off an epic elopement in Salem, MA with her now-husband, Tom! How she kept it a secret is still a mystery to us, but we’re absolutely thrilled for both Amy and Laura. Congratulations to you both!
Baby News for Claire 👶
Congratulations to Claire, who recently announced she’s expecting her third little one! She’ll be finishing up mid-January, so there’s still time to book in with her before she heads off on maternity leave. We’ll miss her while she’s away but couldn’t be happier for her growing family!
Welcome Back, Jayne! 🌸
After some well-deserved time off, Jayne is back with us from her maternity leave! We’ve missed her wonderful energy in the salon and are so excited to have her back behind the chair, doing what she does best.
Christmas Magic in the Clock tower 🎅🎄
And now... CHRISTMAS is almost here! We’re heading into our busiest time of year, and the salon will be decked out for the season VERY SOON.
We’ve still got a few slots left, so if you’re hoping to treat yourself, now’s the time! Come and enjoy the festive vibes here at the Clock Tower with your favourite holiday tunes, a cup of warm mulled cider, and the ultimate Christmas pamper session. Whether it’s a fabulous blow-dry or a stunning colour refresh, we’re here to make sure you sparkle and shine for the holidays!
So don’t wait—grab one of the few remaining appointments, and let’s get you ready for all the festive fun. We can’t wait to celebrate this special time with you and make you look and feel your absolute best!
Also don’t forget to check out the rest of Castle road whilst you’re visiting - go grab yourself a tasty pie from Pie n Vinyl, paint some festive pottery at Artypotz, grab a drink from Delaneys and of course don’t miss out the Christmas market! 🎁 (30th Nov - 1st Dec)
Cheers to an amazing year so far, and here’s to a fabulous Christmas season ahead! ✨