After 12.5 years at Swinford Farm, Swinford Beauty Barn closed it’s doors Sunday 30th June 2024 – Hayley Gilbert (owner)

It had been a challenging time during COVID, wondering if our business would survive.  Luckily, thanks to some amazing clients and their continued support, we pulled through and we have enjoyed continued success for the last couple of years.

The last couple of years also saw a shift in career for me personally.  Some of you will be aware that I developed a condition that compromised my physical health and I knew I could not keep up the pace of a busy salon forever.  I took to teaching at a local FE college and gained more and more hours there.  I also changed departments, moving from the Hair and Beauty department to English and Maths.  I gained a passion for educating young adults, and with the financial security of full-time employment, I felt it was time for a permanent change.

Melissa will also be heading off to pastures new, away from beauty.  She has been an amazing employee, staying with me for nearly 9 years!

Our online shop will stay open for orders for the next 30 days.

In the meantime, thank you for all your support over the last twelve and a half years.  I would also like to thank those who have followed me throughout my beauty career, from my first ever beauty job (25 years ago) to visiting you in your homes, your loyalty has meant an awful lot – thank you.

Hayley x