Derriford beauty salon wins top national award – for second year

A beauty salon in Derriford has won a top national award - for the second year running.

In March this year The Lemon Tree Beauty Salon in Upland Drive was named Best Beauty Salon in the South West and then Best Beauty Salon in England overall at the prestigious English Hair & Beauty Awards in Southampton.

In January last year owner Kelly Samain and her team won best regional beauty salon and best national beauty salon in the English Business Awards.

Kelly, who is 42, said that she was overwhelmed that her salon had picked up prestigious awards not only in 2022 but also 2023.

The salon is run by Kelly along with Megan Sherwood and a Saturday girl. She said: “I’m so proud of my team. We work hard, go the extra mile and our hard work really is paying off.”

Kelly first started work at the Lemon Tree in 2014 and then went from an employee to buying the business off the owner in 2018. She has worked in the beauty industry for more than 25 years, training in Plymouth but developing her skills all over the world.

Kelly was joined at the awards by her two sons Lewis, who is 16, and 13-year-old Dean. “It was great for them to be with me and to share the thrill of winning the awards.

“They were both close to tears. It also showed them that hard work and dedication can bring success in business.”