NOCO Hair named as entrepreneurial star

NOCO Hair named as entrepreneurial star in HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards 2020 after securing two finalist places

Even in the face of adversity this year, independent salon NOCO Hair in Bristol has not only weathered the storm but has been recognised as a finalist for two awards in HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards 2020.

The Independent Salon Business - Newcomer of the Year award, recognises the top six British hairdressing entrepreneurs who have made their business dream a reality and launched a successful salon. The category is open to owners of newly established independent salons which are less than two years old.

Though this year hasn’t been without its challenges for hairdressers, NOCO Hair captured the attention of a host of industry judges with its all-round brilliance, securing a place as one of six companies in the UK now in reach of winning the Salon of the Year 2 award, sponsored by L’Oréal Professionnel. The category celebrates a single independent venture with an annual turnover of less than £350,000 that is excelling in all aspects of business. Showing strength across the board, NOCO stood out for its proven business growth, customer care and marketing strategy, as well as its understanding of how to deal with complaints. Further setting them apart was the salon’s training policy, and their eye for assessing performance and making improvements.

HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards, now in its 22nd year, promote professionalism, innovation and excellence, while recognising those individuals and teams who work tirelessly to raise the profile of the hairdressing industry and make it attractive to new entrants while keeping it at the forefront of the mind of the consumer.

Noel Halligan and Corey Taylor who run NOCO Hair impressed a host of industry judges with their business plan, and how aims and objectives translated into evidenced success after the company’s inception.

Commenting on the announcement, Jayne It’s been an incredible journey of seeing what Lewis-Orr, executive director of HJ’s British we are capable of creatively and practically, Hairdressing Business Awards said; “This and I’ve grown so much as a leader.” year has required hair salon owners to adapt, think creatively and showcase tremendous NOCO Hair will find out if they have achieved amounts of resilience. For new businesses, I the top spot at an awards evening on Moncan only imagine how nerve wrecking the last day 25th January at the London Hilton on few months have been, but to be named as a Park Lane. finalist in both the Independent Salon - Business Newcomer of the Year and Salon of the Currently there are now more than 43,000 Year categories confirms just how exceptional hair and beauty businesses in the UK, NOCO is. following a 45% increase over the past five They have clearly poured their heart and soul nesses also have higher survival rates after into building their business from the ground five years than many other sectors.* It’s easy up, a mark of incredible entrepreneurial flair. to see why the appointment books of UK It is no wonder that NOCO Hair attracted so salons are now full for the next few months much attention with their entry because it was following the nationwide lockdown and it is full of individuality founded on brave and brilclear that the value of a professional service liant business structure and marketing ideas. is held in high regard. We wish them the best of luck.” On hearing of their success, Noel and Corey co.uk/british-hairdressing-business-awards/ say: “Opening a salon has been one of the british-hairdressing-business-awards-2020 most challenging things we’ve ever done. But -finalists/ and for further details about the seeing our ideas pan out to the point of reachawards please visit www.hji.co.uk/hjs-briting the finals of these awards just makes our ish-hairdressing-business-awards/ achievements feel that much greater. years. It is reported that hair and beauty busiFor a list of all finalists visit: https://www.hji. 10 YEAR GUARANTEE When we fit any Worcester Bosch boiler with a system filter HURRY ONLY FOR A LIMITED TIME!

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