Weetons Whets Westrow's Appetite Offering it's Clients Seasonal In-Salon Fayre

Westrow, the leading salon group in the North of England, has once again demonstrated its forward thinking credentials, collaborating with premium food hall Weetons to offer its clients seasonal in-salon fayre, delivered directly to any of its eight salons.
Situated on the beautiful promenade of West Park, #Harrogate in North Yorkshire, Weetons has been a welcome fixture for foodies since 2005. Weetons’ fresh food is locally sourced wherever possible making this the perfect Yorkshire-based partnership for the neighbouring salon chain. With the luxury food supplier now offering a bespoke Westrow online order and delivery service, clients at the award-winning salon chain can rest assured their needs are completely catered for.
Clients can place their order on the Weetons website under the ‘Shop Westrow’ section (www.weetons.com/westrow) up to 24 hours prior to their appointment. Weetons will deliver food freshly made to order to any of the eight Westrow salons and the newly opened Westrow House Academy in the heart of #Leeds. Tasty treats on the menu include seasonal fare with an array of starters and desserts, perfect platters for parties with pals, afternoon teas with sandwiches and scones or champagne brunch for special occasions.
Said Steve Rowbottom, co-director of Westrow, “Having been a regular customer of Weetons for a number of years, I know the standard of food and service is second to none and Westrow is delighted to be affiliated with such a well known and respected brand.”

Calling all school leavers! We're recruiting!

 

 We're recruiting!

Calling all school leavers! We are currently recruiting apprentices to work in salons in #Leeds and #Wakefield at our new Westrow House Academy

You must be passionate about hair and dedicated to having a career in the industry. No experience is necessary, we will provide all training! 

To apply please email viki@westrowacademy.com

Westrow House Academy, 

161 Briggate

#Leeds

LS1 6LY

Interview with Laura Procter - HJ's 2012 Franchisee of the Year

Laura Procter - HJ's 2012 Franchisee of the Year

Laura Procter of Westrow, West Park talks about the winning formula that made her HJ's 2012 Franchisee of the Year.

Tell me about your career with Westrow before becoming a franchisee.

I joined Westrow in 1999 as a stylist at its Victoria Quarter salon in Leeds. I was there for a year before moving to the salon at 2-3 Thornton's Arcade, Leeds, where I was assistant manager for two and a half years. I then moved to 18 Thornton's Arcade in 2003 where I was manager for three years, until I opened Westrow West Park as a franchise in 2006.

What attracted you to the brand? 

I was instantly attracted to Westrow as a brand - the staff looked cool and I loved the creativity of the business and the buzz of the salon. My interview was with director Steve Rowbottom who was so genuine and talked passionately about the future. I had a gut feeling about him and the company. It's opened a door that I can't ever see closing. 

Why become a  franchisee?

Directors Steve Rowbottom and Marc Westerman have always instilled a passion before profit approach to business and chose a sustainable business model within a field that they are both incredibly passionate about. I loved the ethos and as a result I have adopted the same discipline to my business.

Why do you think you were awarded HJ's Franchisee of the Year?

I am strategic in my development of the business and my team and constantly encourage people to reach their full potential. To flourish as a business, it's imperative everyone works together to accomplish the same end goal. I am truly motivated by their success. Cultivating a winning team is good for Westrow as a business and great for West Park as a franchise. 

How does being a franchisee have an advantage over being a totally independent salon?

Running my own business was always my goal, but running it within the Westrow framework has offered me measurable systems and training to ensure I have the tools to run it successfully. After 26 years of experience, it's a proven, award-winning business format with tried-and-tested systems of operation. 

What plans do you have for the future of the business?

Our salon's win at the 2012 L'Oréal Colour Trophy was the result of months of hard work, dedication and discipline that will pay huge dividends. 

At present, I am looking for the right unit to open my second franchise in Street Lane, an affluent suburb in North Leeds. After that - the sky's the limit! 

WAVE MACHINE

WAVE MACHINE
We're head over heels with the latest offering from Babyliss PRO. Its revolutionary Perfect Curl ensures you can effortlessly create long lasting curls at the touch of a button. Ideal for mid-length and longer hair, it boasts 3 heat and timer settings and a curl direction control, while its auto curl function alternates the direction with every section. Wave goodbye to curl dilemmas forever!
Our salons are offering demo's in salon, please feel free to call one of our salons to book your free demo.
Watch the video of the Babyliss Pro Perfect Curl in action:

Call one of our Westrow salons now at:
HARROGATE 81 Station Parade Tel: 01423 522666
ILKLEY 3 Station Road Tel: 01943 600091
LEEDS 4-6 Thorntons Arcade Tel: 0113 2456948
LEEDS 18 Thorntons Arcade Tel: 0113 245 6220
WESTPARK 253 Otley Road Tel: 0113 274 0999
WETHERBY 28 Market Place Tel: 01937 588 777
YORK 31 Swinegate Tel: 01904 629 991

The Fabulous Babyliss Pro Perfect Curl

Have you seen the Babyliss Pro Perfect Curl,the revolutionary new curling system?
If not check them out at Westrow.
Our salons are offering demo's in salon, please feel free to call one of our salons to book your free demo.
Watch the video of the Babyliss Pro Perfect Curl in action:

Westrow salons at:
#LEEDS STREET LANE Tel: 0113 2692919 

 #HARROGATE Tel: 01423 522666
#ILKLEY Tel: 01943 600091
#LEEDS Tel: 0113 2456948
#LEEDS Tel: 0113 245 6220
#WESTPARK Tel: 0113 274 0999
#WETHERBY Tel: 01937 588 777
#YORK Tel: 01904 629 991

  Also available online at Westrow Shopping.
Shop BaByliss Pro Perfect Curl Here: http://ow.ly/kdpJq

House Rules-The Westrow Academy

HOUSE RULES
Westrow directors Marc Westerman and Steve Rowbottom – 2012 Business Directors of the Year – were celebrating this month after completing on the 5,000sq ft building that is home to the new Westrow Academy. Called Westrow House, it is set to become a centre of educational excellence in the North of England, boasting dedicated training facilities that will offer hairdressing apprenticeships NVQ Level 2 and 3 alongside bespoke creative and business courses. The academy is set to open in summer 2013.

 Westrow Salons at:
HARROGATE Tel: 01423 522666
ILKLEY Tel: 01943 600091
LEEDS 4-8 Thorntons Arcade Tel: 0113 2456948
LEEDS 18 Thorntons Arcade  Tel: 0113 245 6220
WESTPARK Tel: 0113 274 0999
WETHERBY Tel: 01937 588 777
YORK Tel: 01904 629 991

FAME Team update with Mathew Sutcliffe..A Day With Akin.

FAME Team update with Mathew Sutcliffe..A Day With Akin.

Venue: HOB Academy -Camden
Mentor: Akin Konizi

As always the HOB academy in Camden was buzzing with excited students of all ages and nationalities anticipating their courses with various members of the HOB educational team. For the F.A.M.E team it was our time to meet and spend the day with Akin Konizi - 3 time hairdresser of the year.

Akin was quick off the mark with a prompt 10am start. The main premise of the day was to work on platform skills and how we communicate to our audience whilst on stage.

First- Akin wanted to do a full analysis of our presenting skills, so we were asked to tell everyone a bit about ourselves. This was really interesting because we were then given feedback which was then translated to constructive criticism. I think this was a great way to not only learn more about ourselves but to also find out more about our team's strengths and weaknesses for forthcoming events.

After break - Taking the advice that we had been given beforehand we were then asked to present back to the team using the tools we had learned. For me personally,"I believe it was a great way for me to understand how I want to be perceived and to understand how important our job roles are as individuals and as a team."

After lunch the team were subjected to a live hair cut demo with Akin. Akin talked about how he believes the industry is changing and how hair has become looser and less structured. "this echoed what we all spoke about in our previous meeting." so, he set about creating something as in his owns words was 'out of his comfort zone'; an extremely texturised short layered haircut- leaving external length throughout the sides and back and finishing with a short cropped fringe. The finished look was effortless styling and had a 70's, wiggy feel to it.

I liked it. Good work. :-)

As always a great day. Akin knows how to get the best out of people and the knowledge he's shared with me today I will try to emulate to my best advantage.