Clean and calm at kerton smith hairdressing & beauty in cardiff
Published
08th Jul 2012
by rachael
Clean and calm was the motto for Darryl Smith and Gwyn Kerton when designing their stylish new salon. Created on the site of an existing salon, the Cardiff couple's first business together combines their experience, style and their surnames to create Kerton Smith Hairdressing & Beauty.
With both owners having previously run their own salons individually, it seemed logical to go into business together. Gwyn, a former salon trainer at Sassoon, and Darryl, a colour technician with Goldwell, brought their two salon experiences together to produce one new innovative format.
"Working in other salons, you get to know what works and what doesn't," says Darryl. "We got our inspiration from looking at and working in other salons and implementing the best bits."
The salon was decorated in soft neutral tones utilising creams and browns to create a calm and soothing work environment. "I couldn't work in an environment that was too bright or clinically white," explains Darryl.
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Kerton Smith Hairdressing & Beauty in brief...
What major work had to be undertaken?
Everything was new: flooring, plumbing, ceilings, shop front, electrics.
Is there anything you wouldn't choose again?
The styling trolleys - they are a nightmare. They look great but don't really work for us but at £500 each they are too expensive to get rid of.
What was the best buy?
The furniture, it was a bargain. I saw a furniture advert in HJ and called the company straight away to order items from its sale.
What was the best thing you did?
The best was the retail shelving, which is just fabulous.
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FACT FILE
Name: Kerton Smith Hairdressing & Beauty
Address: 2 Clive Road, Canton, Cardiff
Owners: Darryl Smith and Gwyn Kerton
Styling stations: Nine
Budget: £90,000
HOW TO GET THE LOOK
Jewels Interior Designers Cardiff - 02920 692255
G W Carpenters - 07788 916522
Aston & Fincher - 02920 487740
