Oldham hair salon completes major makeover and refurb

Lush Hair Salon, situated on Huddersfield Road in Saddleworth, has run in the family for decades.

Holly Andrew-Helliwell said she has owned the salon for the past 10 years while her mother, Alyson Andrew, has owned the building for more than 25 years where she used it as a florist.

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Holly has owned the salon for 11 years (Image: Lush Hair Salon)

The 32-year-old said the salon had been changed into a "pink/lilac Barbie house" a few years ago and as of March this year, she said she was ready for a revamp.

"We are ready for a change - you name it, we are changing it in the salon.

"It's going to be a secret until the unveiling", she said at the time.

Now, the salon has completed its hefty makeover and sneak peek photographs show the extent of the dramatic transformation.

The salon is no longer lilac outside (Image: Lush Hair Salon)

Holly explained: "We decided to do a complete makeover, using all local suppliers and local shops.

"We have changed everything from the flooring to the paint colour and chairs - staying as local as we can and supporting local businesses."

In preparation for the refurbishment, Holly has been flogging some of the salon's pre-loved furniture and even staged an Easter giveaway for a pair of mini straighteners.

Before and after of the chairs and mirror area (Image: Lush Hair Salon)

In the competition, customers were invited to share their favourite moments in Lush, whether it was a funny moment or what they love about coming to the salon.

The winner said she loved the salon because "I am always made to feel so welcome and I can feel Holly's passion for hair.

"She always does the most incredible transformation on my hair and I leave feeling like a million dollars.

"I always look forward to my visits. You always look after us", she wrote.

The reception area has had a revamp (Image: Lush Hair Salon)

Others commented that they had never stayed as loyal to a hairdressers until Lush, adding that they love "one-to-one appointments" as well as the "giggles and brews".

"Lush is lush - always immaculately clean, amazing seasonal window displays and Holly is very welcoming, listening to what you want and performs perfectly.

"The atmosphere is relaxing and I love being there", another added.

Holly and her mother, Alyson, who recently got the all clear from her skin cancer diagnosis (Image: Lush Hair Salon)

As of today, Wednesday (May 24), Holly said the makeover is finally done and it has had the biggest refurbishment of its life.

Meanwhile, Holly's mum "kicked skin cancer's a**e" just days before the makeover started.

"She's the strongest woman - she never moaned, never made 'it' a thing. The best momma in the world", Holly rejoiced.

There is new flooring and furniture (Image: Lush Hair Salon)

The rest of the family also helped Holly to bring her vision to life in the salon, with her granddad painting the salon into a "crisp cream colour, with pops of gold and black", while her dad ripped up the floor to make way for a new carpet from the Springhead Carpet World store.

Commenting on the final result, Holly said: "I am absolutely in love.

"I don't want to give too much away but the new furniture like chairs, backwash, mirrors etc have been delivered and they look amazing.

Before and after of the hair washing station (Image: Lush Hair Salon)

"I can't wait for everyone to see the hard work every single one of my family members and outside workers have done.

"Keep your eyes peeled", she added.

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