Transition

131-133 Fratton Road , Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5AJ

About us

Bringing you over 30 years experience & passion in the beauty business, Debbie McIntyre and her team welcome you to Transition.

If you are looking for an established (1996) & trusted, unisex one stop salon treating you from head to toe, for your general beauty essentials, a soothing pamper day or a more aesthethic procedure, our aim is to offer our guests an experience tailored & bespoke to their needs. In extremely relaxing and comfortable surroundings, it is truly an Oasis at the heart of Portsmouth

Our spacious, purpose built and air conditioned beauty salon has a clinic room, two beauty rooms & laser room with two nail bars & make up station to allow clients to watch the world go by. All of our therapists continue to keep up to date with latest developments and trends, with regular training in order to offer our guests the most up to date treatments and advanced, safe techniques professionally.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 19:00
Thursday 10:00 - 15:30
Friday 10:00 - 19:00
Saturday 09:00 - 15:00
Sunday Closed

Services

Nails
Beauty
Face
Body

Our work

Reviews

4.98
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Enjoyable as always

Jenny Milligan
13th Aug 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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I always enjoy my visit to the salon. Bella really looks after my nails and helps me to choose fab colours.
I really look forward to my visits both for the treatment and the company

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Silky Smooth

Ms Annette Lewington
13th Aug 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Really relaxing, yes relaxing, leg wax with the lovely Bella and a perfect silky smooth finish to boot. I couldn't ask for more xx

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Thingy removals

Mr John Pip Cherry
11th Aug 2026
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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As always - brilliant!

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Toe nails

Janice Johnson
7th Aug 2026
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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This is the first time that alex has given me any treatment and she was brilliant. Very professional and cheerful. Great relaxing experience as always at transition.

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Totally happy

Natalie Burton
31st Jul 2026
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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I’ve just had my eyebrows enhanced and shaped with semi permanent make-up and I am thrilled with the results very natural, makes me look awake!
Pain-free, felt totally at ease thank you
Everything explain to me before and after the procedure, thank you,

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Fantastic

Moira Forsyth
31st Jul 2026
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Always good love the Big range of colours always have such lovely colours.Love my nails today lovely pink

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Revitalised feet such a good feeling

Mr Neil Thompson
28th Jul 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Bella just amazing. A smile to light up the darkest day.

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Lower Face Electrolysis

Tiffany Anne
28th Jul 2026
Team Member: Serena
5.0

A great servicee, by a lovely friendly lady, who is also extremely professional. Getting great results. Thank you x

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Great service my feet feel like walking on air.

Annelise Walasik
23rd Jul 2026
Team Member: Alex
5.0

Great love the choice of colors

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Pedicure

Mrs Marie Douglas
22nd Jul 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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I booked for a pedicure as I haven’t had one in a while and Bella did a wonderful one for me. My feet feel and look lovely. She even advised colours and I’m very pleased with the results

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Top salon

Ana
22nd Jul 2026
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Great experience and good service. Prices are reasonable for the services offered. Salon and treatment rooms are spotless. All staff is polite, professional and easy going. It is very easy to book through their online system. I will be coming back for more treatments.

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Regular appointment

A. Mouse
19th Jul 2026
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Always a smiling and friendly welcome from the staff, which is relaxing after being stuck in traffic at the end of A275 and slowly moving past the old ABC car park and nose to tail traffic up to the Asda roundabout. Very experienced and highly qualified therapist. Welcoming salon and offered chilled water upon arrival, thank you Bella.

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Nails/Feet

Louise Owen
18th Jul 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Amazing as usual, happy to help me with my manky feet and fixed my toe. Beautiful nails x

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Great Experience....

Lynn Dale
17th Jul 2026
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Great service as always
Highly recommend

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Waxing

Tony Sharp
9th Jul 2026
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Can’t thank Alex enough such a lovely lady so friendly very professional and wow so quick definitely go back

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OPI Express Pedi

Mrs Alison Morton
7th Jul 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Lovely relaxing pedicure. Staff are always friendly and welcoming.

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Skin tags

Iris Palmer
30th Jun 2026
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Always a pleasure to visit Transition , and know that you are going to be pleased with the outcome , very experienced team

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Signature pedicure

Janice Johnson
30th Jun 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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This was the first time I have had a pedicure. And what an amazing experience. I will now have this done on a regular basis. Bella as always was brilliant and very informative

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Eye brow and lash tint ant wax

Jeanette Thomson
18th Jun 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Bella always makes my eyebrows look lovely 😍

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Get Set to go away

Ms Annette Lewington
6th Jun 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Very fast and painless wax, felt as if I was being gently stroked. Lovely xx Fabulous peel and pedicure and beautiful painted toenails. All ready to go on holiday xx

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Pedicure

Louise Owen
5th Jun 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Amazing, always happy with my visit.

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Manicure and gel

Miss Alison Chester
5th Jun 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Absolutely great always makes me feel welcome,
And gives me much needed time out for me.

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Eyebrows and underarm wax

Paula Young
3rd Jun 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Amazing service as always 🥰

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Excellent

Mrs Debbie Russell
3rd Jun 2026
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Very professional very friendly and made me feel very relaxed

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Skin tags removal

Iris Palmer
2nd Jun 2026
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Very pleased with the work you did today.

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Rescued nails look amazing

Ms Denise Bartholomew
27th May 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Can’t believe how lovely they look - thanks Bella

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Wonderful salon!

Julie Goater
26th May 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Professional and personable service as always! Lash lift and brow lamination every 8weeks with a tint every 4 weeks. Makes me have eyes again!

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Intense Pulsed Light

Sarah Bull
23rd May 2026
Team Member: Serena
5.0

Always love a visit to Transition for whichever treatment I have. Such a calming experience. My treatment for capillaries and redness is coming along nicely and I am seeing quite a difference after each treatment ❤️. Always a great service and the salon is spotless.Highly recommend 🥰

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Manicure

Mrs Sue Thompson
20th May 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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As always a lovely experience and wonderful nails.

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The best

Nicola Bishop
15th May 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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I love it when Bella does my manicure. My nails were awful and they are finally starting to look beautiful.. and I love the banter with the girls.

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Excellent

Jenny Milligan
8th May 2026
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Debbie is always amazing and goes that bit further

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So helpful

Mrs Sue Thompson
7th May 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Bella so accommodating and will bend over backwards to meet your needs

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Nails

Louise Owen
6th May 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Amazing, nails look lovely x

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Nails to lift my mood

Ms Denise Bartholomew
2nd May 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Haven’t been well but Bella worked her magic and my black and gold leopard print nails have made me feel great once again. The power of nail art and Bella!!

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Massage

Sarah Stanford
1st May 2026
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Lovely massage as always 💕

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Great Experience....

Lynn Dale
1st May 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Excellent customer care from Bella at my appointment .
Fully explained everything that was happening and ensured my comfort and overall wellbeing.

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Facial/neck shoulder massage

Debbie Siddall
30th Apr 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Bella was excellent, the facial and massage was so relaxing, didn't want it to end! My neck and shoulders feel so relaxed.

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Pedicure

Mrs Diane Farr
23rd Apr 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Brilliant as usual, very relaxing . Worth every penny

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Wonderful service

Teresa
18th Apr 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Everyone on staff are always friendly and enthusiastic I always feel welcome. Treatments are always well done and I feel valued.

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Eyebrows

Wendy Dillon
15th Apr 2026
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Very good service as always

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Manicure and lovely pink nail polish

Miss Jackie Mackenzie
9th Apr 2026
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Alex makes me feel relaxed and explains about the treatments

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Colour boost eyebrows

Mrs Lyn Bateman
1st Apr 2026
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Debbie always makes me feel good and confident after my appointment.
I am very pleased and happy with the results.

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Nai Appointment

Mrs Gill Thorne
27th Mar 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Great appointment as always

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Easter Nails by Bella

Ms Denise Bartholomew
20th Mar 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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As usual fabulous so artistic

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Consultation experience

Munashe Muchenagunbo
20th Mar 2026
Team Member: Serena
5.0

One on one interaction, comfortable environment, flexible environment, all of the necessary information given and advise , private conversations. It was a wonderful experience, I recommend this establishment to anyone.

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French nails

Miss Alison Chester
19th Mar 2026
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Really love it nice have a change

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Eyebrows

Janice Johnson
19th Mar 2026
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Once again a professional service debbie has great knowledge about all her services she provides its so relaxing when I have my treatments so no need to go to a spa thankyou debbie

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Relaxing

Lynda Janes
18th Mar 2026
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Another relaxing time this morning & feel so much better after my appointment.

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Excellent

Jenny Milligan
11th Mar 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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I always enjoy my visits to the salon.
They are an amazing Team.
Whatever treatment i have it's pure enjoyment.

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Lovely reception and staff

Mrs Sue Thompson
11th Mar 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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I always feel welcome and listened too.
I have just had my pedicure and am looking forward to my pro facial

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