As part of the month-long celebrations, salon clients are being asked to nominate friends in a fun and heartfelt social media campaign for the chance to win a luxurious pampering experience. There is also a raffle being held with a chance to win £500 worth of hair and beauty vouchers, with all proceeds going to the 2nd Arnold Scout Group.
And, on Friday 30th May, an in-salon celebration day will be held, featuring fizz, balloons, bunting, and plenty of smiles! Plus, every client throughout May will receive a stylish branded tote bag as a thank you from salon director Dawn Bramhall and her team.
Dawn, who joined KH Hair as an apprentice in 1986, took the reins as franchisee in 2003 and says it still feels amazing to be leading the very salon where her incredible journey began.
“There have been challenges along the way,” says Dawn, “Including, of course, the COVID pandemic, but the team has faced them head on with resilience and unity. We’ve navigated every hurdle by pulling together as a team and I’m very lucky to have such a talented and supportive group around me. When challenges arise, they bring ideas, positivity, and solutions to the table. We are a close-knit team of 24 and we’re so much more than just colleagues. We’re a family.”
The High Street salon has seen some big changes in its 40 year history. “One of the biggest transformations was when we expanded into the neighbouring unit,” explains Dawn. We literally stripped everything out and redesigned the entire space, all while keeping the salon running upstairs. Everything was refreshed – from the layout and furniture to the entire salon aesthetic. It was a challenge, but it was 100% worth it.
“We believe in staying current, so we refresh something in the salon every single year. Whether it’s new wallpaper, updated décor, or rearranging product displays, we love to keep the space feeling fresh and exciting for our clients. They love seeing what’s new each visit – and we love surprising them!
“So much so that we’ve recently undertaken a full refurbishment of our beauty rooms. They’ve been completely ripped out and redesigned into a luxurious, modern space. And we’re not stopping there” We’re committed to keeping the salon vibrant, innovative, and full of opportunity.”
To kick off 40th anniversary celebrations, the team recently enjoyed a fun-filled camping trip complete with dancing, singing, and lots of laughs. “It was a perfect way for the team to unwind, bond, and just enjoy themselves,” says Dawn. “They’ve earned it – and we believe in celebrating them just as much as we do our clients.”
“I’d like to say a special thank you to each and every one of them. For all their hard work, creativity and unwavering spirit. They are the heartbeat of KH Hair Arnold and I couldn’t be prouder of the passion they bring every single day.
“And to our wonderful clients, thank you for being part of our journey. Your loyalty and support mean the world to us. Many of you feel more like friends than clients – and together, we’ve built something truly special in this wonderful little town.”
As for the future, Dawn says she’s always looking ahead for ways to grow and improve. “Training remains at the core of our vision. We regularly support local schools and New College Nottingham with work experience visits and we’re passionate about growing future stars in the industry through our award-winning apprenticeship scheme.” she says.
The salon is well known and respected in the town and regularly supports the local community with charity requests, raffle prizes, fundraising events and school fairs. Recent donations include those to the Sherwood Memory Café, Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes and Nottingham Ukrainian Ensemble. The team has also been involved in a street cleaning initiative and recently held an informative evening at Mapperley Golf Club in partnership with the Menopause Clinic to give advice to those living with symptoms.
KH Hair’s managing director, Darren Messias, adds: “We are absolutely delighted that our Arnold salon is celebrating 40 years of business this year. This is an incredible milestone for any business in this day and age and I would like to congratulate Dawn and her current and past teams for this achievement. Of course, we couldn’t do it without the loyalty and support of our fantastic clients, both past and present.”