20 September. Looking Good!

Things are starting to come together nicely. 2nd floor toilets are in,reclaimed wood floors are down,paint effects guys are doing their thing.Salon exterior colour is on,sky dish up,phone lines in tomorrow.
Light fittings going up,tiles going down.Reception desk on wed. computers in Thurs.whew!

Latest photo update

There's definite change this week in the salon, with things starting to take place a little more:

The new room has been stripped down, ready for a new layout and design.

 We uncovered a pretty ceiling rose under the false ceiling, and an old fireplace behind new plaster, but will these features be sticking around to make an appearance in the new salon? You'll just have to wait to find out!

 The ladies loos are coming on, with wood on the walls. There'll now be 2 ladies toilets and a separate toilet for the gents, as part of the attic area. On the right is a view of the skylight, looking from the first floor landing.
 

Plenty of texture going on here on the downstairs wall, but who's to say that it's staying?

Honor and Dani making use of the makeshift room. It's a little cosy, sure, but it's working out just fine while the renovation works continue in other areas of the salon.

Jo's off on maternity

Jo is now officially on maternity leave! We had to say bye to her a week earlier than expected, after bad water retention in her hands was preventing her from cutting and colouring to the best of her potential. She tried to reach all of her clients to let them know personally, but if she couldn't get hold of you, she apologises. In the meantime, we're looking forward to each meeting some of her clients, to tide you over with your cut and colour needs until her return. Both mum and baby seem to be doing just fine, and we'll let you know when baby makes his first appearance!

New service confirmed!

Exciting news just in at Boilerhouse is that, once well and truly in situ in the new salon, the newest service to be added to our list is botox! We'll shortly be welcoming Adrienne to the team. 

Registered general nurse qualified for thirty years, Adrienne has spent most of her profession working in operating theatre environments, anaesthetics and recovery and has a degree in health Sciences from the University of Teesside.

Adrienne became interested in Botox and fillers through personal use and was delighted with my own results so decided to undertake training.

She qualified in the use of botox in 2006 at Harley Street Medical Training Group in London and also qualified in the use of facial fillers at QMED training centre in 2006.

Stay tuned for further information, including prices and days of the week that these new appointments will be available.

More progress updates

This week has been a little light on visual progress, with lots of behind the scenes and electrical type work taking place, but here are a few snaps to keep all you progress followers out there sated.

Kim and a client peek in on the new site in anticipation

Skips are a regular feature outside the salon at the moment, while all the old comes out

 The 'New Room' has begun its transformation, now that it has been taken from us

 and blocked off for work. Incidentally, this room will be the only area

 of Boilerhouse which currently exists to feature in the new set-up.

 Wonder if it'll still be referred to as the new room...

 The new room again, looking to out back. This will ultimately be knocked

 through, to create a bright and breezy open space

 A few old sections and mirrors are all that remains of the new room as we know it

 This skylight used to be blocked up in a cupboard, which has now been smashed

 down, allowing lovely natural light to flood in

The floor hole will have a pretty banister built around it, and become a feature in the 

new salon. Guys, get yer girlies up on the top floor and stand on the 

floor below for some Romeo and Juliet re-enactments!

A new 'New Room'

As you all know, we're well into the process of moving premises, and, as a result, have had to surrender our large upstairs room so that the shopfitters can work on making it look lovely for the new salon opening. Luckily, we've been given a temporary room to work in upstairs, though it is a smaller area than we're used to so please bear with us if you're in over the next few weeks, and be mindful that if you're bringing friends or family along to your appointment there may not be a spare seat for them. We can, of course, accommodate you for your appointment, though there might be a little element of musical chairs going on!

Though you are always welcome to pop in for fringe trims, please again be aware that there might be a small wait  for fringe trims before a seat becomes free on our busier days, and if possible, please try and drop by in the early part of the week to avoid a wait for yourself.

Thanks again for all your patience during our facelift, and we can't wait to see you on the other side! :)

Week 1 of renovation and relocation

Well, as mentioned in our previous blog update, the shopfitters began work earlier this week, and have made considerable tracks already. Just have a look at the photos of progress this week to see for yourself...

Out back is now a shell of its former self.

 In the first few days, flooring has come up, and walls have come off.

 Ruby and Zahra go exploring. The original doorway to the top floor

has been removed, and the brickwork exposed.

 Looking from the top floor - all the original brickwork to the left, which has been

covered for years, will ultimately be sandblasted and varnished.

 Downstairs seems to currently be acting as a holding area for all the rubble and 

rubbish coming down from upstairs!

 This neat little cubby in the basement is soon to become the main office, while

the rest of the basement will be converted into a staff break room.

 Here's a sneak preview of some of the lovely new industrial fixtures and fittings

which will feature heavily in Boilerhouse's new look.

More rubble downstairs, while Felix shows off the new site from outside.

Be sure to check back soon for more updates and previews as the work continues!