Meet the “hardworking hair queen” offering the personal touch

Having worked at salons in Knutsford and Middlewich she decided to open her own salon at her parents’ home in Leftwich.

Here, in our Meet The Salon Owner feature, Lissie, who won Best for Hair in our Best of 2022 awards last year, tells us about the thriving business and how the customer base continues to grow each day.

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Lissie Wright

What’s the name of the salon/business?

Lissie Wright Hair

What’s the address?

1 Langley Road, Leftwich

Are you the owner/manager?

Owner

When did you open the salon?

I opened the salon just over three years ago in August 2019 and I was open for eight months before the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

Has it always been in the same location?

Yes, we have converted the garage into a home studio and salon.

Stunning, glossy waves

Are you local to the area? Did you grow up here?

I’ve always been local to the area and couldn’t think of a better location to set up a business.

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Tell me a bit about your salon/business

I offer all aspects of female hairdressing from curly blow dries to creative colours and various hair extension methods.

Why did you decide to open your own salon?

I decided to start my own business after working for other people for six years. I wanted to grow as a person and be ready for the next step and my parents offered to renovate the garage into a studio. I already had a growing client base which was mainly in Northwich and once I opened customers were always recommending me to family and friends.

Inside Lissie's salon

What’s your hair and beauty background?

I trained as a hairdresser in Knutsford and then moved to a salon in Middlewich before deciding to go out on my own. I was the winner of the first Best of 2022 awards in the Northwich and Winsford Guardian and was named Cheshire’s Best for Hair 2022.

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Why this type of business?

How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected your business?

I opened just before the pandemic and had to shut three times due to lockdowns. Unfortunately, I had to find alternative work as I wasn’t eligible for help during the first lockdown due to the short time I’d be open. I worked for The Hut Group in customer service and then for NHS Track and Trace.

Another satisfied client

What makes your business different to others in the same area/field? What sets your business apart from your competitors?

I work solely on a one to one basis with my clients in a small but quaint space which is comfortable and welcoming. Often, when people suffer from anxiety or other health issues, they don’t want to be surrounded by lots of hairdressers in a busy salon and they prefer the personal touch. When I won Best for Hair 2022, one of my customers said I was the most hardworking hair queens that she knows, which is fantastic.

Why do loyal clients return to your business?

I have a strong clientele that I am very grateful for and they continue to recommend me and my business. Their support has been invaluable and I wouldn’t be where I am today without them.