A salon that was burnt to the ground has reopened and is now offering its customers access to luxury treatments as well as a prosecco bar.
Daccs Salon, in Washington, was devastated by a fire that destroyed half of its premises at the start of the year, but the company’s owners have now reopened at the former Sandpiper Pub, in Biddick, Washington.
The company is owned by Chris and Diane Irwin, who have spent the last four months transforming the pub into the new salon. Their efforts have seen the old pub kitted out with Italian furnishings and new treatment rooms. It also contains a licenced gin and prosecco bar, allowing customers to have a enjoy a refreshing drink during their treatments.
Outside facilities have also been created so that customers can have their treatments take place in the sunshine during the summer months.
Mr Irwin said: “We had a fire on February 6 this year. It was pretty serious and there was massive damage to the property. We found an alternative premises a mile away so there was no inconvenience to the customers.
“We opened on Friday and we are back bigger and better than ever. We have taken on additional staff and have more to offer. It’s a real good news story.”
He added: “It is more than a hair salon, it has a blow drying bar, a nail bar and a prosecco and gin bar. It has everything.”
Hiw wife added: “We are so grateful for our clients for standing by us following the fire and we are thrilled to be able to offer them an absolutely beautiful salon experience.”
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The salon officially reopened on October 4 - exactly 30 years after the couple founded the business. Mr and Mrs Irwin are now working to make sure that its customers know that the business remains open, as many clients may have presumed the fire had totally destroyed their salon.
Simon Bartlett, from Simon Bartlett Interiors, worked with Daccs to carry out the interior design of the new salon. Meanwhile, Mincoffs Solicitors’ licensing team helped the couple secure their premises licence.
Matt Foster, head of Mincoffs Solicitors’ licensing team, said: “Diane and Chris have a clear vision for the future of Daccs Salon for the benefit of its customers and its staff and it has been a pleasure to help them to achieve it. I wish them the best of luck with this exciting venture.”