Popular Tyneside hair and beauty chain Boilerhouse has expanded again with the opening of its first gentlemen鈥檚 salon.
Boilerhouse Gentleman, the brainchild of owner and stylist Felix Jones, has opened in a redeveloped building at The Fleming on Burdon Terrace in , Newcastle, providing hair services - as well as a pint or a whisky for customers.
Boilerhouse originally opened its doors in 1985 on Acorn Road in Jesmond, led by Mr Jones鈥 parents Kim Le-Neveu and Steve Jones, and over the last 36 years the family has developed a long-standing reputation and loyal customer base.
In 2017, Mr Jones opened the company鈥檚 second salon, Boilerhouse Ouseburn.
Boilerhouse Gentleman is based in the redeveloped Gatehouse, at the entrance to Adderstone Group鈥檚 Fleming building in Jesmond.
The Gatehouse is Grade II listed and has undergone a full refurbishment, including restoration of the original brick walls, exposed timber trusses and barge boards. The salon is fitted out with Belmont barber chairs in custom-made dark .green leather.
Mr Jones, who has 17 years鈥 experience in the industry, said: 鈥淲e wanted to create a gentlemen鈥檚 salon where men can go and have the type of experience more familiar in a female beauty salon.
鈥淥ur stylists are trained in the latest techniques and trends plus clients can enjoy a Pink Lane Coffee, watch TV, enjoy a draft beer or even a whisky during their appointment.
鈥淪ince we opened a couple of weeks ago, we鈥檝e received valued support from a lot of loyal customers who have come to experience the new salon and we鈥檙e keen to welcome new clients too. Boilerhouse Gentleman offers a different kind of salon vibe for gents in the city and we鈥檙e excited about the future.鈥
Adderstone Group鈥檚 commercial estates surveyor Charlie Harkness added: 鈥淭his is the second Boilerhouse salon we鈥檝e developed in conjunction with Felix, following Boilerhouse Ouseburn at Maling Court.
鈥淚t鈥檚 been a pleasure to see the business grow. We鈥檙e confident the team will make a huge success of the new salon and I鈥檓 looking forward to making a visit for a gents鈥 cut and a beer soon!鈥
