Haverfordwest salon owner to celebrate one year anniversary
Alys Morris opened Alys & Co in June 2024 after working for over ten years as a hair stylist.
Since opening the salon in St Thomas Green, Haverfordwest, Alys has introduced new beauty services and has taken on two apprentices.
Alys Morris (seated in the middle), opened Alys & Co in June 2024. (Image: File photo) Alys said: 'Things have been absolutely amazing. My one-year anniversary since taking over the shop is coming up and we are really busy. My family are so proud of me. They are proud of what I have achieved.
'But I work hard for it. I work seven days a week. You get out what you put in. It's hard work but it's all paying off. It's so much better being your own boss. You can choose when you work, it's more flexible and the money is better. Plus, all the ideas are in my hands.
'I absolutely never imagined I would be so successful when I first opened my business. I think part of it is that we offer a bit of everything so our clients can get everything done at our salon.
'We are now offering new services at the shop like nail treatments which is done by a new lady at the shop and tanning services with our bespoke sun bed, which was custom made. But at the same time, we are still offering hairdressing services.'
For her one-year anniversary, Alys plans to do a giveaway and raffle at her salon.
She continued: 'We also use social media like Facebook and Instagram to make sure we are up to date with everything while posting reels of our services.
'Now I'm just trying to take on more people and I would like to open up another property in the future, possibly further from Pembrokeshire.'
Alys accredits some of her success to staying open outside of normal office hours.
'It also helps that I am open in the late evenings. Monday is my busiest day because a lot of other salons are closed then.
'In addition, all the girls who work here have a lot of experience. My beautician has worked on cruise ships in the past, one stylist has 34 years' experience, and another was previously in a successful partnership in a salon. Everyone has had good training.'
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