The Art of Beauty and Well-being Issue 11 2016 | Page 18

Westrow Westrow Street Lane Gives All Clear For Expansion As Four New Starters Join The AwardWinning Team Yorkshire salon group, Westrow, which boasts an educational academy and eight salons across the county – is powering through 2015 with a further four appointments at its award-winning Street Lane salon, to help cope with increasing demand for its colour specialist services. Two of the latest additions to the salon – Ellie Wells and Priya Verdi – have joined as Assistants, and will receive the best in support and educational training, combining hands-on experience in-house and at the brand’s Academy in the centre of Leeds, in order to excel in their new roles. Rachel Parkin brings eight year’s of experience to her new position as Senior Stylist. Stylist and L’Oréal Professionnel I.D Artist, Kate Harrison, is no stranger to the Westrow brand, having worked for the company for over eight years, most recently at its highly successful Wetherby salon location. The new recruits will join Franchisees Jenny Pelter and Amy Lopez, along with Elite Stylist and Colour Specialist Carly Aplin. The three ladies have 24 years of experience between them and an impressive portfolio of awards including: • L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2010 – Jenny Pelter • Creative Head Most Wanted Awards ‘IT Girl’ – Carly Aplin • Hair Magazine ‘One to Watch’ – Carly Aplin • L’Oréal Colour Trophy ‘Mizani’ winner – Carly Aplin • British Hairdressing Awards finalist Carly Aplin Both Jenny and Amy have also been shortlisted for a British Hairdressing Award this year, and are excited to hear the results in November. Westrow Street Lane opened in December 2013 and after already scooping an award for Best Salon Design in the first twelve months, has fast made a reputation as a luxurious establishment that offers an array of colour and styling options as part of its extensive treatment menu. Jenny Pelter and Amy Lopez, Franchisees, Westrow Street Lane, said: “We are thrilled to welcome each of the new employees to our team, and are confident that they will embrace the Westrow culture and contribute to the future success of the award-winning Street Lane salon. Steve Rowbottom, Director, Westrow, said: “This year is already promising to be a great one for the Westrow brand, and we want to shape the company into one of the best employers in Yorkshire where new skills and innovation ignite passion amongst our creative team.” 18 the art of beauty & well-being