RAISE a glass to 100 years of hairdressing.
John Newman Hairdressing & Beauty has been celebrating its centenary of trading in the Northamptonshire town of Rothwell. The business threw open the doors of its salon in Bridge Street to welcome suppliers, staff, friends and family to join the party.
Salon director Shirley Newman, whose husband John retired almost a decade ago through ill health, represents the third generation of the Newman family to run the business.
“This is such a fantastic achievement to still be here after 100 years in Rothwell and such credit and tribute to the Newman family’s spirit,” she says. “The continued success we have witnessed is all down to our incredibly loyal and innovative staff who have been constantly evolving the JNH&B brand and taking us into the 21st century.”
There has never been a century like it, she adds, and the last few years have been as tough as those of a century ago. “It is a huge achievement to have survived the pandemic. However, we are stronger today than ever, thanks to our loyal customers and amazing staff.
“The team has not only put their heart and soul into the business but they have also donated their own personal time to support many local charities.
“I thank everyone past and present for supporting us through the good times and the hard times.”
The JNH&B team arranged a raffle to support local societies and associations including the Alzheimer’s Society; the Stroke Association and Twinkling Stars Appeal for the Kettering General Hospital Charity Fund.
