Popular Bolton-le-Sands hair salon announces move to bigger premises

A hair salon in Bolton-le-Sands has moved to bigger premises after almost two decades in business.

Sarah Boak, owner of The Hair Spa, opened the doors to the new salon on Whin Drive last week, moving from their old premises on Main Road.

Sarah said: ‘’As happy as we were at our previous location on Main Road it was time to buy. When the opportunity arose to purchase on Whin Drive we, as a family, grabbed it.

‘’Our time in a rented space was at an end. It’s our future. We’ve put our hearts into this as a family.”

“My husband, Andy, is a builder for a local firm. He has worked evenings and weekends, tirelessly, making my dream a reality. He’s so talented and has very high standards which means that the finish is superb.

‘’Friends, family and colleagues helped as well and to them we will be forever grateful. Our little boy, Jack, 6, has also thoroughly enjoyed helping kickstart this new adventure with us.”

Sarah Jackson, as was, grew up in Bolton-le-Sands and attended Queen Elizabeth School, Kirkby Lonsdale. She opened her first salon in 2006 when she was just 19 years old.

“Even as a pupil owning a salon was my dream,’’ she said.

At 14 I worked at Angles hair salon in Carnforth. I washed hair, swept floors and made countless cups of tea. I loved it.”

Sarah left school at 16 to work at David Frank, Lancaster, and studied hairdressing at Lancaster & Morecambe College. During her third year, only months away from gaining NVQ Level 3, she made the big leap into business ownership.

That first salon was at the far end of Main Road in Bolton-le-Sands with just two staff members – herself and a Saturday girl.  Six years later, and with a bigger team, The Hair Spa moved to the heart of the village.

Sarah said: “My goal was to bring standards of hair and beauty that you’d expect in a big city to a rural business site and provide a service that brings customers back time and time again.”

Sarah now has over 20 years’ experience in the industry. The Hair Spa currently has a team of six and is looking to recruit an extra team member due to expansion. 

Sarah added: “The Hair Spa will remain in Bolton-le-Sands. I am a local woman running a salon that the village can benefit from. I grew up and went to school here and visit my family here. They were the ones who gave me the encouragement and support to go into business in the first place. Whin Drive will be our final stop on the most amazing journey.

‘’It’s become a family asset now and it’s even more important to keep our business successful. I look forward to many happy hours here as we care for clients for years to come.”