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Welcome to Duo Hair & Beauty, established in 1989 by identical twin sisters Kim and Sharon.

“From day one, we always wanted to create a relaxed and fun atmosphere that would make clients feel like they were meeting an old friend,” said Sharon

We began our journey in a small salon and steadily moved onwards and upwards over the years until we finally settled on our beautiful vintage-style salon in Newbury’s historic arcade just off the Newbury’s historic marketplace.

We have created a fabulous team and would love for you to come and enjoy the finest hairdressing that Newbury has to offer which includes cutting, colouring and specialty treatments complete with a beautiful vintage feel throughout.

Pay a visit to our salon and not only will you receive the best haircut or colour or beauty treatment, but you are guaranteed impeccable service and a touch of the Duo Salon experience!

KIM - Co-owner

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The co-owner of Duo, Kim has used all of her enthusiasm and top-class training she enjoyed in her early career to grow the business into a leading local salon to be proud of.

Her enjoyment today comes from the clients that have become part of her life and her love of passing on her knowledge and experience to the younger members of the team, watching them flourish and develop their creative talents.

SHARON - Co-owner

Sharon IH 2

At the age of 16, I left school to start my hairdressing career, gaining excellent training and experience in two local salons. But even at a young age I always knew I would love to run my own salon with my twin sister. In August 1989 that ambition came true!

I simply love my job and the wonderful team I have around me. Someone said to me once that I should just surround myself with the best people and we have done just that!

EMMA - Principle Stylist

Emma IH

I first joined the Duo team as a customer service temp for 6 weeks. Here I am,17 years later still loving my time at Duo! I love the friendships that have developed between me and my clients. I first trained in colouring and it is still my hairdressing passion!

Outside of work, I have two grown-up daughters, one of whom recently got married. It was a great honour to prepare for her wedding day with my fabulous colleagues, and for Kim to do Amy’s wedding day hair, just as she did mine 26 years ago!

GRACE - Principle Stylist

Grace IH

I started at Duo as a shy teenager, not knowing that I’d still be there 14 years later! Both the salon and I have grown a lot since then! I have worked my way up with a wealth of experience, skill, and great training, enabling me to become a dedicated, passionate Principal Stylist and Colourist.

I love a challenge whether it is creative, precision restyles, or colour correction, and taking the time to discuss how I will get the very best results for my clients.

CAROLINE - Principle Stylist

Caroline IH

I started my career in hairdressing at the age of 16, working in a local Newbury salon, where I had the pleasure of meeting and working alongside Sharon.

I became part of the Duo team when they opened the salon in 1989. 25 years later I still look forward to coming to work to see my colleagues and also my very loyal clients who have grown to become friends over the years.

ABI - Apprentice

Abbi

After starting college this year I felt that an apprenticeship was the right step forward.

Kim, Sharon and the rest of the Duo team have given me the best welcome.

I’m learning new skills every day and I am really excited to see what the future holds in this amazing salon.

LAUREN - Principle Beautician

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I have been working in the beauty industry for 9 years and loves to make people feel good about themselves!

I take great pride in my work, and will always provide the best treatments possible.
Over the years I have been on many training courses and have a real passion for facials, different types of massages as well as manicures and pedicures.