Award-Winning Hair and Beauty Salon with Strong Community Roots
£95,000
£166,070
£38,092
Overview
Leasehold
2018
- Excellent Reputation
- Friendly & Professional Team
- Very Loyal Customer Base
- Huge Growth Potential
- Low Overheads
This thriving unisex salon offers a comprehensive range of hair and beauty services to clients of all ages. Positioned in a busy residential and educational area, it benefits from consistent footfall and attracts children, students, professionals, and retirees, resulting in a balanced and loyal customer base.
Services include cutting, styling, colouring, hair-up, conditioning treatments, perming, smoothing, gel manicures, threading, and the retail of professional products. A strong commitment to sustainability is also evident through recycling initiatives for hair and foil waste, alongside the convenience of off-road parking.
Inside, the space is modern, clean, and welcoming, supported by a small, experienced team. Customer loyalty is high, with an 80% retention rate. Over the years, the business has steadily expanded by engaging with the community, supporting events, and creating a friendly environment for new and existing clients alike.
Online reviews are consistently excellent (5-star Google and Facebook reviews), and multiple industry awards highlight a reputation for outstanding service and ongoing staff development. Membership of recognised professional bodies further reinforces credibility and environmental awareness.
An ideal opportunity for a stylist or entrepreneur, this well-established salon combines a dedicated team, established client base, and prime local position. The current owner plans to retire and is prepared to assist with a smooth handover.
Located in Southampton, the salon attracts a loyal local clientele, with visits averaging every 43 days.
The corner premises feature large windows and a spacious open-plan layout, with reception and waiting areas. 4 styling stations line the back wall, complemented by a coffee bar, bay window with threading chair and manicure table, and a colour bar with basin.
Through an archway lies the backwash area with 3 basins, plus access to staff room, laundry, storage and bathroom. Décor includes modern tiling, pebble-painted walls, and handcrafted shelving, creating a clean, professional atmosphere. Forecourt parking is available.
The team comprises a director, 2 full-time and 2 part-time staff, all focused on excellent client care.
The salon has won the Phorest Client Experience Award for 4 consecutive years and is a member of the NHBF and Green Salon Collective.
Sale includes full equipment and furniture, with stock available separately
Currently operating at approximately 75% utilisation without any paid advertising, there is clear potential in expanding marketing efforts through social media, advertising, and local promotion to raise brand awareness and attract new customers.
Staffing can also be increased, as the premises comfortably accommodate additional full-time employees, enabling the salon to boost capacity and service offerings. Expanding the range of services is particularly promising; services such as extensions, men's hair replacement, Indian head massage, and ear piercing, which were previously offered, could be reinstated to attract a broader client base.
Geographical growth is not immediately necessary given the local demand but remains an option for longer-term development.
Features
Key Information
- Treatments Offered: Hair - Blow Drys, Hair - Bridal & Event, Hair - Colouring, Hair - Highlights, Hair - Ladies' Cuts, Hair - Men's Cuts, Hair - Perms, Hair - Styling
- Treatment Stations: 4
- Reception Area: Yes
- Product Sales: Yes
Online Presence
- Facebook: Yes
- Instagram: Yes
Location
- Close to Local Businesses
- High Footfall
- Nearby Car Parking
- Good Transport Links