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
1,175 verified reviews
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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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Above and beyond

Anonymous
6th Mar 2026
5.0

As usual another fantastic result on my eyebrows. Serena is so thorough and professional. I always come away feeling 10 years younger. What more can you ask for.

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Gorgeous!

Deborah Pye
5th Mar 2026
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Fantastic treatment from Alex as always. I had the coconut scrub and it was great, front, back & tummy ready for summer. Alex is really friendly, professional and always leaves you wanting more!

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Eyebrows & arms wax

Paula Young
3rd Mar 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Excellent

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Alex is amazing!

Kerry Lewis
19th Feb 2026
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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First time coming to the salon and Alex was so lovely and very professional explaining the process and giving my my patch test for my future treatment. Can’t wait to go back next week

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Excellent Pro sleep massage

Ms Denise Bartholomew
18th Feb 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Have been feeling really stressed but after the relaxing massage with hot oil I feel stress has been drained. Well done Bella

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Eyebrows

Jeanette Thomson
12th Feb 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Bella always does a lovely job especially when she does my pedicure a d I stiffen up

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Wonderful

Lorna Carpenter
10th Feb 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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A wonderful relaxing massage. Thank you.

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Nails

Miss Alison Chester
6th Feb 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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As always bella is very good, and does my nails beautifully,
Always kind and delightful, and I always look forward to getting my nails done.

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Regular appointment

A Mouse
5th Feb 2026
Team Member: Serena
5.0

Staff always acknowledge visitors to the salon straightaway, smile and make them feel welcome. Thank you.

Staff are always very knowledgeable about the products they both utilise and are selling in the salon. Staff can give advice as to what products are suitable for clients due to keeping their training up to date. Staff are highly qualified and there is regular training with new products and new treatments too.

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Back and neck massage

Miss Jackie Mackenzie
5th Feb 2026
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Alex has done a good job on my neck l can move it now with no stiffness going to Alex has been really good and explains about every thing

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Perfect Therapist

Kendell Simister
4th Feb 2026
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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I've had appointments with Serena a handful of times and each time is so relaxed and comfortable. Absolutely lovely experience.

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Nails

Louise Owen
28th Jan 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Excellent as always, always listens and gives advice. Always makes my nails look fantastic.

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Eyebrows & arms wax

Paula Young
28th Jan 2026
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Excellent as always

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Eyebrows

Wendy Dillon
28th Jan 2026
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Very nice to finally get my eyebrows waxed. Thanks Serena for a great job xxx

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