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Daily Record
04-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Owner of Wishaw home beauty business launched after job loss nails it with industry award
Amy Louise Hill started up ALH Beauty in the town's North Dryburgh Road in 2023 The hard work of a Wishaw beauty business owner has paid off after she was recognised with an industry award just a couple of years after she was made redundant. Amy Louise Hill runs ALH Beauty from her home in North Dryburgh Road, Coltness, which specialises in nail, brows and lash treatments. Amy decided to launch her own full-time business in January 2023 after losing her job at Ascensos in Motherwell. The 26-year-old was delighted when she was recently named Nail Salon Technician of the Year title at The Scottish Salon Awards 2025. She said: 'I was made redundant from my last job, which was totally different, and had already completed and HND in Beauty Therapy, the redundancy just pushed me to go and do what I really wanted to do. 'I just decided to set up a home studio. It was terrifying at first, I went with no back-up option as I didn't have another job and went straight into it full time. Luckily by that summer I had almost a full client base and now I'm fully booked, completely. "I'd encourage people thinking about their own business to go in head first, what is the worst that can happen! You'll never know if you don't try." Amy sets aside Monday to complete admin work and ordering and admits she does now work more hours than she did with an employer, but the plus-side is that she now reaps the financial benefits of that herself. She added: 'I do two late nights and work longer days, and it is full time as there's people phoning and texting and you're always having to deal with somebody – even when I'm off and say I'm not going to.' The inaugural Scottish Salon Awards ceremony event was held by Oceanic Awards at the Doubletree by Hilton in Glasgow on June 29. It follows the success of other hair and beauty awards that the organisation has delivered across the UK & Ireland. The awards acknowledge the hard work, dedication, creativity and customer service of the talented individuals and businesses that operate in the industry. They honour the salons that through their consistently exceptional work have inspired loyalty from their customers. 'It's a recognition that means so much to me and reflects the hard work I've poured into building my business from the ground up,' said Amy. 'I've been committed to offering high quality, personalised services to my clients right here in the community. Starting and growing a salon from home hasn't always been easy, but this award feels like a major milestone.' Irfan Younis, spokesperson for the Scottish Salon Awards, said: 'We want to congratulate all of our winners on their incredible accomplishment.'
Glasgow Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow salons recognised at Scottish Salon Awards 2025
These awards, organised by Oceanic Awards, were launched to celebrate the finest salons across Scotland. Beauty salons, hair salons, and laser salons were among those recognised for their hard work, dedication, creativity, and customer service. Ministry of Laser (Image: Supplied) The winners were revealed at a grand event held on June 29 at the Doubletree by Hilton in Glasgow. Irfan Younis, spokesperson for the Scottish Salon Awards, said: "We're excited to be able to expand our award offering, providing further opportunities to recognise and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and innovation of talented individuals and businesses in the industry. Read more: EastEnders star breaks silence on soap exit as they leave BBC show after 8 years "We want to congratulate all of our winners on their incredible accomplishment." Peaches in Rutherglen was recognised for excellence in the 'Beauty Salon of the Year' category, while Mia Bella Beauty Salon in Glasgow scooped up the 'Beauty Salon Experience of the Year' award. Yasmin's Aesthetic was credited with the 'Outstanding Achievement' award. RICH Hair & Make Up Lounge (Image: Supplied) In the hair salon categories, Linden Hair achieved 'Outstanding Achievement' for 'Hair Salon of the Year', while Christine's Hair Beauty won the same title for the 'Hair Salon Experience of the Year' category. Headstart claimed Outstanding Achievement in the 'Hair Salon Team of the Year' category. The Ministry of Laser was named 'Laser Salon of the Year'.
Daily Record
02-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Hamilton hair stylists celebrate being a cut above at Scottish Salon Awards
Mokha Ladies Hair Design were named Hair Salon Team of the Year. Hamilton hair stylists proved they are a cut above by coming out tops at the Scottish Salon Awards 2025. Mokha Ladies Hair Design celebrated after being named Hair Salon Team of the Year. These awards acknowledge the hard work, dedication, creativity and customer service of the talented individuals and businesses that operate in the industry. They honour the salons that through their consistently exceptional work have inspired loyalty from their customers. The winners were announced at an elegant ceremony which was held on June 29 at the Doubletree by Hilton, Glasgow. Irfan Younis, spokesperson for the Scottish Salon Awards, said: 'We want to congratulate all of our winners on their incredible accomplishment.' And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook? Head on over and give us a like and share!
