Derbyshire mum thanks lovely customers and staff as highly praised North Derbyshire hair and beauty salon named after two daughters celebrates first birthday

LLP Hair Design, a highly praised hair and beauty salon located at High Street in Clay Cross, marked it's first first birthday on Thursday, September 23.

The successful business was launched by Michaela Cartledge, 37, a hairdresser with nearly 20 years of experience who had offered mobile hairdressing services for four years before launching her own salon.

Michaela, a mum-of-two, said: “When I had my two daughters, I went mobile so I could be more flexible.

"But I became so busy that I was struggling to fit everyone in with travel times in between customers.

"I decided to open my own shop once my daughters started school.”

Michaela, of Heath, spotted the perfect premises for her salon became available in Clay Cross – just 10 minutes away from where she lives.

Soon LLP Hair Design was born – with the name inspired by Michaela’s daughters Louella, seven, and Larissa Padley, nine.

Michaela said: “When I first opened, I didn't know whether to expect.

"But we’ve had a really positive response from people.

"It’s such a new business and it’s been so busy.

"It is amazing.”

As the business grew Michaela built her team, which now includes four hair artists, a trainee hair stylist, a nail technician and an aesthetic practitioner.

Michaela added: "I wanted to provide a space where people could work in a pleasant environment, where everyone gets on well and we build each other up.

"I'm really lucky that I've managed to gather a lovely team where everybody brings something unique to the table.

"Being a part of a team where everybody puts their heads together, can create something special.”

The skilled and friendly team has proved to be a recipe for success with LLP Hair Design being incredibly busy and receiving almost 250 glowing reviews.

One customer said: “I would not go anywhere else. I love my hair, thank you so much.”

Another added: “Outstanding as always. I always come away with what I wanted and all of the staff are really gorgeous people. I wouldn't go anywhere else!”

Another said: “Michaela is amazing and makes you feel at ease and Kerry the apprentice is such a breath of fresh air.”

Michaela believes that the positive reviews have been a massive help to keep the studio popular.

She said: “So many customers are lovely enough to take the time out to leave us review and we’ve got lots of really great ones.

"The reviews really helped because they are one of the biggest things that people look at.

"I cannot tell you how many customers said to me ‘you've got some really lovely reviews, and that's what I was looking at.

"And this is the difference between people choosing you and other salons.”

Asked about her favourite part of the job Michaela added: “I enjoy that I can make people feel good and connect with them.

“Whether it's a colour or hair cut, it like therapy in a way that it can help someone feel better.

“Having a nice conversation with somebody and helping them feel good about themselves is sometimes all it takes to give them that lift.”

LLP Hair Design is open Tuesday to Saturday, with evening services offered depending on staff availability.

The salon offers a wide range of beauty treatments including hairdressing, children hair cuts, brow thread, nail art, Botox, facials and more.

Customers can book appointments using a dedicated FRESHA booking system.