As published in the Harrogate Advertiser July 2011

Expansion for Harrogate Hairdresser and National Recognition

Popular Harrogate hair salon Dangerfield & Keane has more than doubled the size of its Coldbath Road premises.

Since it was set up by well-known local stylist Gerri Keane three years ago, the salon has increased from four to 16 staff and has now undergone a large extension at the rear of the salon to create 12 work stations and a dedicated reception area.

As well as seeing the business thrive despite the recession, Gerri has also received national recognition from leading New York-based hair product supplier Bumble & bumble, which is part of the Estee Lauder Group of companies.  Having attending the company’s business development seminar in London 18 months ago, he was last month invited to return – this time to teach other hair salons about sound business practice.

“We’ve worked hard over the last three years and have been very fortunate that we have been able to build up a loyal base of clients which has led to us needing to increase salon space by over 50 per cent,” said Gerri.  “After four months’ building work, we now have more work stations and stylists as well as a more pleasant environment for clients with an air conditioned and spacious salon, and we are now working on the garden area where they can relax during appointments.

“As well as celebrating the recent completion of the new look salon, I was also honored to be chosen by Bumble and bumble to teach other salons about how to make a success of their business.  It makes a refreshing change for an independent regional hair salon to be recognised in this way – I’m glad to be putting Harrogate on the hairdressing map!”