The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

61 Dowson Rd, Hyde, Greater Manchester, SK14 1QS

About us

Award-Winning Style, Right in the Heart of Hyde

Welcome to The Leading Edge – your all-in-one destination for hair, beauty, and grooming, right here in Hyde. We bring you the premium city-centre experience without the city-centre price tag.

Founded by industry veterans Alan and Barrie, The Leading Edge was born from a simple idea: today’s clients want more. More convenience. More choice. More luxury. That’s why we created a space where you can enjoy everything under one roof – from cutting-edge hairstyling and colouring. Flawless nails to advanced beauty treatments and modern barbering.

The Leading Edge is built for comfort and experience. Relax in our spacious lounge with a coffee, jump on the free Wi-Fi, or even get your car valeted while you indulge in some well-earned pampering.

Whether you’re here for a quick trim or a full day of self-care, you’ll find:

Expert hair stylists for all genders

Nail technicians offering manis, pedis & gels

Beauty treatments in our private rooms

A boutique retail area with fragrances, accessories & more

Free onsite parking

We’ve handpicked a team of top talent to deliver next-level service, creativity, and care – all tailored to your lifestyle.

📞 Call 0161 368 9999 to book your free consultation or visit us in salon.

The Leading Edge – Where hair, beauty & grooming meet innovation. Welcome to the future of self-care.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 19:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday Closed

Services

Hair
Nails
Beauty
Face
Aesthetics

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Anonymous
30th May 2022
Team Member: Gary
5.0

Brilliant as always

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Thanks for your kind review

Cut and blow

Margaret
29th May 2022
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Always friendly service

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Many thanks Margaret for your kind words

Great job again

Anonymous
29th May 2022
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Yet again another great cut done by Gary

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Thanks for your kind comments

Perfect

Jo tully
28th May 2022
Team Member: Jayne
5.0
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Had a lovely experience yet again, this salon is so welcoming. Jayne is a fabulous stylist and always listens to what I want....perfect! Xx

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Jo, many thanks for your kind comments and for taking the time to write this lovely review. Jayne and the team look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Fab job

Eva
27th May 2022
Team Member: Jayne
5.0
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As always a lovely cut from Jayne

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Eva, Thanks for taking the time to write a lovely review following your recent visit with Jayne one of our hair stylists in Hyde.

Hair cut and blow

Christine Marshall
25th May 2022
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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Friendly service as usual.!

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Thanks Christine for your kind feedback.

Nail - shellac

Joanne Smedley
22nd May 2022
Team Member: Natasha
5.0
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Absolutely gorgeous nails, ready for the wedding and my holidays

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Joanne, many thanks for taking the time to write this lovely review we are so pleased you were happy and hope the wedding and holiday went well.

Great cut

Anonymous
20th May 2022
5.0

Great cut and advice

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Mant rhanks for your kind review

Amazing service and care

Jenny Mellor
20th May 2022
Team Member: Emily
5.0
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The service and care received by Emily is so lovely . Emily and makes you feel so welcome and such a relaxing experience

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Jenny,
Many thanks for your amazing feedback following your visit to our salon with Emily its lovely to read how pleased you were and what a great job she did. Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you in the salon soon.

Lovely salon

Heather
15th May 2022
Team Member: Emily
5.0
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Lovely comfortable salon and friendly staff. Pleased with my hair, thank you Emily. See you soon xx

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Heather, many thanks for writing such a wonderful review. I know Emily will be so pleased to read your comments and rest assured that we will continue to deliver great service on each and every visit. Thaks again Heather.

Gents haircut

Gary P Richardson
15th May 2022
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Great cut, easier to manage and a more trendy style. Useful to be able to pre book.

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Gary, Many thanks for taking the time out to write this review. we are so grateful as our reviews are a sure way of attracting new custom. Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Wash ‘n’ Blow

Susan
14th May 2022
5.0
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Popped in for a quick wash n blow before my daughter’s wedding. Everyone was so friendly and chatty and I was offered a cuppa straight away Young stylist (1000 apologies didn’t catch her name!) was really lovely and professional talking me through what I wanted and explaining the products she was applying. Loved the result and so reasonable too. Had lots of comments on my hair later. Great salon and great people - what more can I say?!

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Susan, many thanks for your kind review after your recent visit. It was Emily that served you and I will certainly pass on your kind words.

Never leave disappointed

Camille
14th May 2022
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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Lauren always greets me with a smile and is very accommodating when I have to bring my baby with me. She always does a really good job and love leave loving my hair everytime.

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Camille, Many thanks for your kind review, we are so grateful as your review will help in gaining new custom for the salon.

Love my hair

Jackie Johnson
13th May 2022
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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As always lovely colour and styling by the lovely Lauren xx

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Jackie, mant thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts from your recent visit with Lauren. We are so grateful as reviews certainly are a key element in new clients coming to us.
Thsnk you

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Rebecca Harrop
13th May 2022
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Brilliant

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Rebecca, Thanks for your kind review. TLEdge

Hi-lights

Julie Shaw
13th May 2022
Team Member: Jayne
5.0
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Very pleased with my hair and always made to feel welcome at salon

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Julie, many thanks for taking the time to share your your experience with us we are so pleased to hear how happy you were. We are looking forward to welcoming you in the salon again soon.

Fabulous

Barbara
8th May 2022
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Just to go round the houses I’ve not had a great time really this last couple of years what with one thing and another. I was completely stressed out when I visited the salon and also very apprehensive as I have always had Abbie for my stylist. My appointment was with Gary, well what can I say I had no reason to worry. He stood and listened to me having a mini breakdown and never judged me once. He then began to work his magic with my hair. I absolutely love it and the colour is amazing. The best bit about my visit was the hair wash. I almost nodded off it was just so relaxing and definitely what I needed. Thank you Gary.

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Barbara, we are so grateful for your lovely review. Its so pleasing to read that you were very happy with your hair whilst your stylist Gary exceeded your expectations. we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Friendly and professional

Sarah McCarthy
7th May 2022
Team Member: Emily
5.0
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I popped into the salon with my daughter to discuss her having highlights for the first time. Emily was really clear in explaining everything involved in the patch test and strand test and put my daughter completely as ease. We are looking forward to her appointment later this month.

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Sarah many thanks for your kind review and we all look forward to seeing you in the salon soon.

Brilliant again

Alison
7th May 2022
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Gary is very welcoming, friendly, helpful and really knowledgeable. Over a period of time, we have successfully achieved the hairstyle that suits me. Thank you.

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Alison, its great to hear how pleased you were with your hair and Gary our stylist and we all look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Debra sheehan
6th May 2022
Team Member: Natasha
5.0
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A1 service as always all the staff are so friendly Natasha is the best

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Debra, many thenks for your kind feedback and endorsement of Natasha our nail technician.

Great Haircut

Linda Campbell
1st May 2022
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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I love how Gary cut my hair, as hairdresser myself, I need a stylist who will work with me, and together we always get the cut I WANT not what the stylist want as in tbe oast has happened. Always a Great Cut.

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Linda, many thanks for giving your honest feedback from your recent visit with Gary we are so pleased to read your review.

Excellent

Helen
30th Apr 2022
Team Member: Emily
5.0
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Excellent in every way. Had my roots done with a cut and blow dry by Emily. This is such a friendly amd welcoming salon i cannot imagine ever going anywhere else!

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Helen, Emily and myself would like to thank you for your kind words and review. Its always rewarding knowing that we have made your visit enjoyable.

Big Thanks to Lauren

Gaynor Davis
30th Apr 2022
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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Soooo pleased with my colour - highlights make such a difference! Thank you Lauren x

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Gaynor, many thanks for your kind review, Lauren and the team are so grateful for the time you took out to write this review as it really helps in attaining new customers. Regards TLEdge

Fabulous

Donna Booth
29th Apr 2022
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Gary did a fabulous job on my hair as always, and as usual I received the full pampering experience in the salon. Left feeling fabulous ❤️

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Donna, we are so grateful to you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. Thanks from us all.

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Andy ogden
29th Apr 2022
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Very personal as always.

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Thanks Andy for your kind review.

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Lisa Lancashire
27th Apr 2022
Team Member: Abbi
5.0

Very professional, friendly and kind. Thank you ??

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Lisa, many thanks for your kind review following your recent visit to the salon.

Love it here

Beth Leigh
24th Apr 2022
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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Lauren is lovely and very professional, the rest of the staff seem good fun too

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Beth we would like to thank you for your kind review and for taking the time out to write it.

Hair cut and blow

Christine Marshall
23rd Apr 2022
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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Very good service after not going for 4 months.

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Many thanks Christine for sparing the time to complete your kind review.

Fabulous nails

Sue Whitehead
13th Apr 2022
Team Member: Natasha
5.0
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Excellent service & lovely nails Thanks Natasha

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Sue, thanks for taking the time out to write a lovely review. Natasha is so pleased that you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Hair cut and blow

Jane
12th Apr 2022
Team Member: Emily
5.0

Emily was so lovely, kept telling me where she was upto and very sociable and kind and best of all I loved my new hair cut, thanks so much Emily xxxx

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Jane, many thanks for taking the time out to write this wonderful review which I know Emily will be so pleased with. We look forward to seeing again soon.

Big Thanks to Emily!

Gaynor Davis
11th Apr 2022
Team Member: Emily
5.0
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Fabulous curly blow from Emily- so pleased! Always a pleasure to visit the salon. Thanks x

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Gaynor, many thanks for taking the time to write this wonderful review. I know Emily will be over the moon with your feedback. We look forward to seeing you soon. Regards TLEdge

Vg

Jim
10th Apr 2022
Team Member: Barrie
5.0
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Very good a nice chat to

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Many thanks for taking the time to write your kind review.

Fab Nails ALWAYS!

Tracey
6th Apr 2022
Team Member: Natasha
5.0
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Great nails and Natasha is really lovely and easy to get along with. I usually find conversation awkward in them scenarios but I’m comfortable here and always thrilled with the outcome!

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Tracey its so pleasing to read your review and I'm sure that Natasha will be over the moon knowing how pleased and relaxed you felt.

Nice Vibe

Anonymous
2nd Apr 2022
5.0

Afternoon appointment(unusual for me), great atmosphere everyone seemed engaged.
Had a cut with a Barrie, very proffesional, engaging, very clean and safe,(staff all masked up) as Arnie said I'll be back

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Many thanks for taking the time to write this lovely review.

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Elaine
2nd Apr 2022
Team Member: Natasha
5.0
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Excellent love them

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Thanks Elaine for taking the time to share your recent experience with our #gel #nail technician Natasha

Great experience

sharon
1st Apr 2022
Team Member: Jayne
5.0
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Great cut and colour from Jayne. Jayne is friendly and happy to listen and advise. i always leave happy with lovely looking hair. Salon is run professionally, clean and all staff welcoming.

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Sharon, many thanks for taking the time to share your recent visit to our salon and how pleased you were with your stylist Jayne who will be so grateful for your kind words. We look forwar to seeing you again soon.

Cut n blow

Loraine Fantom
31st Mar 2022
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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Love coming here! Lovely salon and lovely staff.Always offered a drink and love the head massage with conditioner. Great cut and Lauren is polite and chatty. Thank you.

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Loraine, Lauren will be so pleased to read how happy you were with your recent visit to our salon and will be looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Many thanks for taking the time to write this lovely review.

LJB Gel Nails

Chantelle Armstrong
31st Mar 2022
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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I totally Love My Nails & will Definitely Be Recommending to other people

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Read Chantelles glowing review of our trainee nail technician Lauren.

Brilliant

Beth Leigh
27th Mar 2022
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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I always enjoy having my nails done with Lauren, she is very professional and also really amiable, the time flies because we chat

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Beth we are so grateful for you taking the time to write about your recent visit with Lauren our trainee nail technician. It’s always pleasing to hear how happy our customers are.

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Heidi
27th Mar 2022
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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Another excellent jobs of my nails. Live the colour.

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Heidi, many thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us, we are so pleased to read how happy you were and look forward to welcoming you again soon.

Brilliant

Helen
27th Mar 2022
Team Member: Emily
5.0
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After dying my hair black at home during lockdown I needed to impove both the colour and condition of my hair. Emily gave great advice about how many visits/ stages were needed to lift my colour . My hair is now a lovely golden copper colour and is honestly the best its looked in many years. I cannot recommend Emily highly enough . Everyone in the salon is so welcoming and the prices are very fair.

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Helen, many thanks for your kind feedback, it’s always lovely to read how happy our clients are and I know Emily will be over the moon with your review. We look forward to seeing you again in the salon.

Excellent service

Kathryn
25th Mar 2022
Team Member: Emily
5.0
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Met with a lovely smile and offered a cup of tea. Relaxed environment and very knowledgeable around styling and treatments for curly hair. Made a suggestion to the style which was perfect. Came out feeling well looked after, a good chat and happy with service given. Well done Emily!

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Kathryn, many thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are so pleased to hear how happy you were and will make sure that Emily is aware of your positive feedback. We all look forward to seeing you back at the salon very soon.

Exceptional Service

Anonymous
20th Mar 2022
Team Member: Barrie
5.0

Great customer service as always

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Many thanks for your kind recommendation.

Best salon for colouring and styling around.

Michelle Shaw
20th Mar 2022
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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Colour always spot on. Style exactly what I want- best salon around. Very clean, friendly and professional. Thank you Lauren. X

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Michelle, Thanks again for your kind words. It’s our pleasure to be able to have you as one of our clients. Lauren would also like to thank you for the 5 out of 5 score and recommendation.

Fabulous nails

Michelle Shaw
20th Mar 2022
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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Very relaxed, very professional, excellent service .

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Michelle, we are so grateful for you taking the time out to write this lovely review. Kind regards TLEdge.

Best nails ever

Laurelle
20th Mar 2022
Team Member: Natasha
5.0
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Tasha is the best! Love my nails everytime ❤️

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Laurelle, many thanks for taking the time to write this wonderful review for Natasha our wonderful nail technician

Love this salon

Jean
18th Mar 2022
Team Member: Barrie
5.0
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Always pleased with my cut and colour.

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Many thanks Jean, we’re so pleased to read your review.

Love this salon

Jean
18th Mar 2022
Team Member: Barrie
5.0
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Always pleased with my cut and colour.

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Many thanks Jean for your kind words and review from your visit with Barrie in our Hyde salon

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Anonymous
18th Mar 2022
Team Member: Gary
5.0

Excellent service. Thanks ?

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Many thanks for your feedback

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Debra
16th Mar 2022
Team Member: Natasha
5.0
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A1 service as always salon very clean friendly staff & Natasha is amazing

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Response from The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty

Debra, Natasha is so pleased to hear that you loved your nails. Many thanks for taking the time to write this lovely review.