Talented hairdresser Tom Boylan has opened his own salon. The 32-year-old has launched The Hair House in High Street, Newcastle , after spending £50,000 refurbishing the former Millets store. Tom, who has worked in the town for 15 years, latterly at Toni & Guy in Ironmarket, decided it was the right time to open his own salon.
He has six staff including two stylists and two colourists. Tom said: "We have a rent a chair system. I have been in the salon industry for 15 years and just decided to go on my own.
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It is going to be a one-stop shop for hair and beauty. "We are collaborating with other brands in the area and we hope to use some of the salon to promote local businesses. It is all about trying to bring people into the town.
" Tom said The Hair House caters for everyone - men, women, boys and and girls - and has its own product range. He added: "The building wasn't in the best condition. We have spent £50,000 and it has taken us four weeks to get it all sorted.
"We have our own product range which has been developed by us. We have all the hair care range. ".