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8 questions with Eighty-8 nail salon

by Fresha on April 22, 2024

The London-based Nail Salon Eighty-8, with studios in Notting Hill, Covent Garden, Battersea and Chelsea, has been growing since 2017. Built on quality and luxury, they’ve built a chain with over 50 members of staff and studios across central London. Managing them is no easy feat, however, but that’s where Fresha really shines.

“Fresha holds a special place in my heart”: Shawanda on growing Sew Brooklyn with Fresha

by Fresha on April 17, 2024

In Sew Brooklyn’s own words: you shouldn’t have to travel into Manhattan for the service you really want and deserve. Shawanda saw that Brooklyn needed luxury of its own.

Our brand ambassador, Mark Maciver, on growing his A-list clientele

by Fresha on April 2, 2024

Mark Maciver opened SliderCuts in 2018, but has been cutting hair since 2003. Over his career he’s nurtured an impressive client list, which includes UK rapper Stormzy and world heavyweight champion boxer Anthony Joshua.

Growing a hair haven in New York with Art Room Hair

by Fresha on March 27, 2024

Nestled away in Astoria, New York is Art Room Hair, a salon that specialises in curly haircuts. Owned by Sandra Stankovic and first opened in 2017, it’s filled with plants and signs dotted around claiming it’s a ‘drama-free zone’.

Becoming the ace of fades with Fresha

by Fresha on March 6, 2024

Based in Melbourne, the idea for Aces first came to Declan Seca when he started cutting his schoolmates’ hair at 15 years old. Declan opened Aces in 2018 after spotting a space in the Melbourne market.

10 questions with Dino Anthony, the founder of Paradigm Male Image

by Tara MacInnis on January 8, 2024

Founder of Paradigm Male Image Dino Anthony shares his journey with the North London barbershop, how Fresha has helped him along the way, and what challenges he's faced.

10 questions with Yazmin Elson, co-founder of one of East London's most relaxing beauty studios

by Tara MacInnis on December 14, 2023

Co-founder of Still London Yazmin Elson shares her journey with the busy salon, how she uses Fresha to manage her client comms, and what challenges she's faced along the way.

Nimbus Co: bringing a new brand of wellness to Australia, with a little help from Fresha

by Jacob Mager on December 8, 2023

For Nimbus, every detail matters — including their choice of booking platform.

Huckle’s Chris Ward on building one of London’s most famous barbershops

by Jacob Mager on November 29, 2023

Founder Chris Ward built Huckle from the ground up into one of the biggest names in London’s barbershop scene. Find out how Fresha helped them do it.

Catching up with Shag!, an overnight salon success

by Jacob Mager on November 16, 2023

Here’s how London-based salon Shag! uses Fresha to manage their growing client base and team roster, following their overnight success.

Benicky and Sons: running a barbershop that’s a cut above the competition

by Jacob Mager on November 7, 2023

Find out how Luke Benicky, founder of Benicky and Sons, has grown his barbershop with a little help from his booking platform, Fresha.

Salon Scavo’s founder shares the secret to 40 years of success

by Jacob Mager on October 16, 2023

Drawing on over 40 years of styling experience, Gianfranco Scavo founded Salon Scavo in 2018. Now it’s one of Toronto Canada’s favourite beauty destinations, with a 35-strong team and a diverse clientele “from ages three to 93,” as Gianfranco proudly puts it.