Ariella Louise Salon shortlisted for North England Hair & Beauty award

With previous experience as an advanced massage therapist, Kelly Larkin capitalised on the extra time she had during the pandemic to develop her passion for beauty treatments.

Although the mum-of-three was initially studying to become a qualified counsellor before covid, her passion for beauty snowballed into Kelly launching her first salon suite along Nutgrove Road in 2021.

Described as a "little haven where clients enjoy a range of beauty treatments in a serene setting" Ariella Louise Training & Salon has been growing from strength to strength since its inception and was recently shortlisted in the first-ever North England Hair & Beauty Awards ceremony in November.

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Kelly prides herself on giving high-quality personal treatments in a relaxed setting (Image: Kelly Larkin) With Ariella previously shortlisted in the national Hair & Beauty Awards, where the business was recognised as one of the top ten salons in Merseyside, the salon has now been put forward for the 'Salon of the Year' in next month's regional ceremony.

Offering personal one-on-one appointments, Kelly offers a range of beauty services at Ariella, including beauty and nails services, permanent makeup, skin rejuvenation, as well as massage treatments and tattoo removals.

To further expand the business, Kelly is also planning to offer beauty training courses to teach the next generation of beauticians with her personal approach.

Nail treatments is one of many treatments offered at Ariella (Image: Kelly Larkin) Designed to be a one-stop-shop for beauty products where customers feel at ease, Kelly's personal approach has resulted in "fantastic feedback" from her clients.

Many clients are said to regularly return for their exclusive 'me time' at Ariella, and there is frequent praise for the salon's welcoming atmosphere and quality of treatments.

With a long list of returning clients, Kelly said this support has been instrumental in her salon's success and recognition within the hair and beauty industry.

Kelly's cosy salon suite on Nutgrove Road in Thatto Heath (Image: Kelly Larkin) Speaking about her shortlisting, Kelly, from Rainhill, said: "I’m absolutely amazed and humbled to be a finalist in the first-ever North England Hair and Beauty Awards 2024!

"This year has been incredible for my salon suite, and it’s all thanks to the wonderful support from my clients and everyone who believes in what I do. Honestly, without you all, I wouldn’t be here.

"As a one-person salon therapist, it’s just me and my clients, and I love that my little salon is being recognised as one of the best in the North.

"If you had told me three years ago that I’d be up for such a prestigious award, I wouldn’t have believed it! But now I see that all the hard work, determination, and the amazing relationships I’ve built have truly paid off."

More information about Ariella Louise Training & Salon can be found here. You can vote for the salon in the North England Hair & Beauty Awards here.