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Midlands' salon fresh new look as it rings the changes for 2021

Sculpture Hair Studio in Bromsgrove is testimony to owner Louise Kirbys' we can fit suitable protective screening that should allow us all –
dedication to a career that has spanned over a quarter of a century. my staff included – to be safe in our working environment."

At the young age of 23, Louise took on the property and set up her own Louise's choice for her salon furniture and fitout is Aston & Fincher (A&F).
salon – no mean feat for someone not long out of college. Fast-forward 26
years, and Louise is now about to undertake a complete makeover of the Having visited the A&F showroom in Birmingham, Louise picked out a
number of suitable items that would give her the look and feel she was
salon – and bring her daughter Megan into the business as well.
after. However after speaking to A&F, it turned out her modest wish list
Louise explained her reasoning behind the facelift; "I have always been could be even bigger, as the equipment could be financed by Kennet
in the same location and building, and have very loyal clients. With Equipment Leasing. This meant other items that she was considering but
my daughter joining me, the time was right to give Sculpture a fresh thought she'd put off buying for now could be added to the list
new look." immediately.

But there was another, more practical reason for undertaking the work. The From initial enquiry at the showroom on the Monday morning to the
salon and beauty business has been one of the hardest-hit during the finance being approved on the Wednesday, Louise was delighted with the
pandemic of 2020 – and Louise wanted to ensure her clients felt safe and service provided, and excited for the refit to begin in January 2021.
protected, as we moved into a world of "new normals".
Kennet Equipment Leasing arranged the finance and managed to turn it all
"I currently have 5 client stations, but I will be reducing that number down round within 2 days, and were delighted to have been able to assist Louise
to 3. This will give my clients more space, make them feel safer, and mean and her daughter Megan as they started a new chapter in their business.