A NEW beauty salon combining aesthetic treatments with a café-style setting is set to open its doors this week, offering what its owner describes as a “relaxed” space for clients.
Kelly Johnson, from Poole, is launching the Sip & Lips Glow Clinic and Café at 91 Commercial Road, Bournemouth (BH2 5RT).
The large premises will host a range of clinical beauty services alongside a dedicated coffee area where visitors can sit and socialise.
Kelly said the size of the property inspired the dual concept.
She said: “It’s such a big space in a lovely area, and I just thought there was so much potential.
"At first, I was only going to open an aesthetics clinic, but because it was so big, I thought it would be a great place to add a coffee shop as well.
“It’s not just a clinic, it’s somewhere people can come, sit down and enjoy a nice, relaxed visit.”
The 45-year-old single parent previously worked as a hairdresser but decided to change direction due to the long working hours involved.
She retrained in clinical beauty treatments and has been self-employed, working mainly in Poole until now.
The new clinic will offer treatments including Botox, dermal fillers, facials, lash and brow services, laser hair removal, tattoo removal, skin boosters and vitamin drips.
Kelly said opening in Bournemouth marks a fresh start.
She added: “Bournemouth is new to me as I’ve lived in Poole all my life. I’ll also be working in the coffee shop side to help get everything up and running.”
Her aim is to create a welcoming, healthy-feeling environment where clients can spend time even if they are not booked in for a treatment.
She said: “I want it to have a relaxed, healthy atmosphere, somewhere people actually enjoy being.
"It’s not just about coming for an appointment, it’s about having a place to chill.”
An opening event will be held on February 13 at 6.00 pm, with residents and businesses invited to look around the premises and sample refreshments.
Kelly said: “We’ll be promoting it on Facebook and Instagram and inviting people and businesses to pop in, have a look around and see what we offer.
"We’ll be serving coffee and small bites so people can try what we’ll be selling. My family and friends will be there too.”
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