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
1,223 verified reviews
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Great beauty salon

AH
7th Nov 2026
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Great service from Debbie, reasonable prices and very clean salon with good selection of services

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Great Experience....

Lynn Dale
6th Nov 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Excellent service as always...

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Eyebrow

Jeanette Thomson
5th Nov 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Bella always makes my eyebrows look lovely

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Absolutely Amazing

Mr Dex Drinkwater
3rd Nov 2026
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Excellent staff, Very welcoming polite and friendly. I would absolutely recommend

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First time brow tinting

Neil
25th Oct 2026
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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I was hesitant trying brow tinting for the first time. Debbie made me feel comfortable. The service was excellent and i'm pleased with the results.

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Response from Transition

Dear Neil,

Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased Debbie helped you feel comfortable during your first brow tinting appointment.

It’s wonderful to hear you were happy with both the service and your results. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Debbie.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Best wishes,
The team at Transition, Portsmouth

Pen treatment

Mrs Sarah Harding
24th Oct 2026
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Have been going to Transitions for quite some years now, all the ladies are so lovely and welcoming. I can honestly say I trust Debbie 100% with her skills and knowledge, I wouldn't go anywhere else, she is such a lovely person and so easy to talk to. The salon is beautifully decorated and spotless, gives a feeling of calmness.

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Waxing

A Mouse
24th Oct 2026
Team Member: Serena
5.0

Welcoming and smiling when approaching the Reception area. Briefly explained about the sign in the main door and no receptionist. Not a problem for me. Reassured me if ringing to leave a message and my phone call would be returned within a certain time limit, which is an excellent service offered by a small business.

Treatment went smoothly and booked early for Christmas and just managed to get an appointment!

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Excellent

Jenny Milligan
20th Oct 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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As always the experience was excellent.
I love Bella doing my nails. She really does take good care of them
The whole atmosphere in the salon is a joy.
Debbie and her team certainly make everyone feel special.

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Hydramemory facial

Alex
15th Oct 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0

I had a wonderful Hydramemory facial today with the lovely Bella, she has a such a caring lovely warm ora about her and made me feel very relaxed. The products she used were absolutely stunning and my skin felt the best it’s felt in a very long time. The salon is so lovely and well looked after and all the girls are very professional and very welcoming, Thankyou again Bella.

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Pedicure

Anonymous
15th Oct 2026
5.0

Yet another great 👍 experience at the salon with bella. Relaxing pedicure. Not a nail varnish colour i would normally choose but I love ❤️ it.looking forward to my next appointment.

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Salon Perfect

Julie Goater
15th Oct 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Beautiful lash lift, tint with laminated brows. My now, regular salon service which I love. Bella is lovely to chat with and a perfectionist with all she does.

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Hydramemory facial

Alex
14th Oct 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0

Today I had the Hydramemory facial with the lovely Bella and it was absolutely stunning and a very beautiful treatment! Bella is amazing and has such a lovely ora about her! The products are beautiful and my skin feels the best it’s felt in a very long time. I would certainly recommend this treatment to anyone who’s wanting an instant glow and lift. Thankyou again Bella will be having another very soon!

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Nails

Mrs Ness Jones
9th Oct 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Bella always does beautiful nails and is wonderful. The salon is always welcoming and friendly, always enjoy my visit . Thank you

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Revitalised feet such a good feeling

Mr Neil Thompson
8th Oct 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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As always,superb service why go anywhere else.Having type 2 diabetes its important to take good care of your feet

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Deep tissue massage

Nicola Bishop
7th Oct 2026
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Really gets those knots out. Brilliant as always

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Brilliant

Miss Karen Rutledge
2nd Oct 2026
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Serena is very professional, friendly and puts you at ease with her knowledge and genuine empathy. Highly recommend

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Eyebrows wow factor

Ms Louise Pattenden
30th Sep 2026
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Such professional and caring treatment. Everything is discussed and the results are amazing.

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Fabulous Alex

Ms Louise Pattenden
30th Sep 2026
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Always a lovely experience, Alex is fab and I feel comfortable and relaxed every time 😁

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No eyebrows to semi permanent eyebrows

Mrs Sue Thompson
29th Sep 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Bella as usual looked after me and did a lovely job of my eyebrows

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Nails

Miss Alison Chester
27th Sep 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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As always very skilled at what she does always look forward to my appointments always feel well looked after.

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Fantastic Salon!

Mrs Jennifer Brunning
23rd Sep 2026
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Alex made me feel so very welcome. Loved my eyebrow reshape and tint and you can really see the difference in my eyelashes with the lift and tint that I had.

Thank you ☺️

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Toe nails

Janice Johnson
18th Sep 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Once again my toe nails have been re done and as always they look brilliant. Its so relaxing getting them done and bella is great to have a chat with and as always very professional

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Pedicure

Sally Mcnally
15th Sep 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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After a while away I was welcomed back and had an amazing pedicure x my nails look fabulous and boosted me up no end! Thank you Bella and Debbie☺️

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Excellent

Saida
15th Sep 2026
Team Member: Serena
5.0

ALWAYS THE BEST

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Excellent experience

Jenny Milligan
10th Sep 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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I had an amazing facial. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.
I have never been able to fault any of the treatments I have had. I look forward to every single one

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Pedicure

Louise Owen
5th Sep 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Amazing as always

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Wonderful massage

Nicola Bishop
3rd Sep 2026
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Alex, as usual did a wonderful job on my back with a deep tissue massage. I look forward to my next one. Maybe an Ultimate the time after :)

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ACP

A Mouse
2nd Sep 2026
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Excellent professional and highly qualified. Puts you at ease straight away and pre warns you of any discomfort before treating you. Very friendly, calm and talks to you throughout the treatment. Thank you very much. Advises follow up appointment to check up and ascertain if treatment has been successful. Thank you very much.

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Nails

Louise Owen
1st Sep 2026
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Excellent as always x

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Consutlation

Katrina Nicole
28th Aug 2026
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Excellent consultation with Debbie can't wait for my treatment 👍

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Relaxing Experience

Lynda Janes
26th Aug 2026
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Always a friendly and relaxing atmosphere, come out all chilled.
Thank you Serena.

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Rmeyevriwd

Jeanette Thomson
20th Aug 2026
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Debbie tattooed my eyebrows and she checked them to day done eye brow wax and tint and they look lovely

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Pure Bliss Today

June Ashby
19th Aug 2026
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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The serenity and relaxation I felt today being pampered by Serena for two hours was exceptional. Transitions is an oasis of calm and tranquility which we all need now and again to recharge our minds and bodies.
Thank you to Serina , Debbie and all the wonderful staff who make you feel so welcome.

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Facial and dee tissue back massage.

Mr Rich Cottis
15th Aug 2026
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Today I had a facial and deep tissue back massage with Serena, she is always cheerful and chatty which is great, the facial was very relaxing and refreshing, I throughly recommend it to everyone, tge deep tissue back massage is something I have ob a regular basis, due to my work, my back and shoulders always feel amazing after this, more movement and no pain, again I highly recommend this to everyone.
On the whole a wonderful experience every time I visit.

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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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