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

Reviews

4.98
1,066 verified reviews
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Massage Therapy

Lynn Dale
28th Aug 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Another massage/facial combination appointment with Alex and Bella.
Thoroughly enjoyed both sessions
I would highly recommend the salon and all the staff.

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Amazing

Cara Nair
19th Aug 2025
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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An absolutely amazing experience as always. Debbie is such a professional she makes you feel at ease. Debbie is like a friend who treats you with kindness and helps with all the requirements you need.

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Response from Transition

Oh Cara

We always have a giggle and I love seeing you for a catch up and of course to do your treatment.
I am proud of you for completing the London Marathon and glad your brows would not have been an issue :-)
Take care until next year

Balloons

Wendy Hewitt
15th Aug 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Absolutely love the beautiful nails. Thank you so much Bella

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Professional and friendly

Ms Jenni Ayling
13th Aug 2025
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Serena was,as always polite, welcoming and above all professional, Transitions staff are always helpful and friendly.

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Response from Transition

Dear Ms Jenni,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review for our salon. We are thrilled to hear that you had a pleasant experience with us and that our staff was able to provide you with excellent service.

At Transition, we pride ourselves on maintaining high levels of professionalism, while still making sure our customers feel welcomed and comfortable. We are grateful for your recognition of our polite and friendly team members.

We appreciate your feedback and we will be sure to pass along your kind words to our staff. We are looking forward to having you back at our salon in the future.

Best regards,
The team at Transition.

Highly recommend

June Ashby
9th Aug 2025
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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As soon as you walk through the door it is like a haven from the hustle and bustle outside. There is always a warm welcome from the staff. As soon as Serina has finished waxing and tinting my eyebrows I feel full of confidence once again. Thank you for another great experience. See you all again soon.

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Response from Transition

Hi June,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled to hear that you feel our salon is a haven from the busy outside world. We do try to make it a priority to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our clients.

We are glad to hear that Serena did a great job with your waxing and tinting, and we are happy to have helped boost your confidence. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Take care,
The team at Transition

Fabulous as always

Jenny Milligan
2nd Aug 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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I love going to the salon. I love the atmosphere.
Bella always does an amazing job and is so welcoming.

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Response from Transition

Hi Jenny,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! It makes us so happy to hear that you enjoy your visits to our salon and the atmosphere we strive to create. We love seeing you too.

We are so glad that you have had great experiences with Bella as she is a valued member of our team. She will be thrilled to hear your kind words about her work and welcoming nature.

We look forward to seeing you on your next visit!

Warmly,
The team at Transition

Nails

Louise Owen
30th Jul 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Happy as always

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Toes

Louise Owen
22nd Jul 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Amazing as always, great advice always given.

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Excellent

Colleen Dugan
10th Jul 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Had a wonderful time with Alex am looking forward to my next visit

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Pedicure/ Manicure

Mrs Prem Thatcher
4th Jul 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Excellent service as usual .
Bella is so lovely and looks after me at every visit .

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Feeling great

Mrs Sheila Hansford
3rd Jul 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Wow thanks Alex you solved my back ache got all my gardening done today

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Response from Transition

Dear Mrs Sheila,

Great news to hear that our team were able to help ease your backache and allow you to enjoy your gardening! Thank you for trusting us with all your wellness needs. We truly value your feedback and we hope to see you again soon for another rejuvenating experience!

Have a wonderful day ahead!

Warmly,
The Team at Transition

Great as ever

Linda Koban
30th Jun 2025
Team Member: Debbie
5.0

Great advice and professional treatment- always a pleasure

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Great manicure

Mrs Linda Jennings
27th Jun 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Bella is great, my nails always look lovely.

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Eyebrows & arms wax

Paula Young
26th Jun 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Excellent. Kind. Lovely chat as always

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Excellent as always Serena

Mrs Saida Mohamedhusein
25th Jun 2025
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Can’t think of thanking Serena enough
Excellent job

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Mrs taa

Mrs Jan Bacon
25th Jun 2025
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Brilliant

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Pedicure

Marilyn Lush
24th Jun 2025
4.5
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Excellent service. So very grateful I was fitted in after overlooking my earlier apot on the day!

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Excellent

Dave Allen
19th Jun 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Excellent friendly service in a lovely comfortable environment.
My 1st time there but will be a regular for sure.

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Response from Transition

Hi Dave,
Thank you so much for your kind words about your experience at our salon. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our friendly service and comfortable environment. We strive to provide our clients with a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere.
We are delighted that your first visit was a positive one and we look forward to seeing you as a regular at our salon.
Thanks again for the wonderful review, and we can't wait to have you back.
Best wishes,
The team at Transition

Nails/feet

Louise Owen
18th Jun 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Amazing, listens and advises. Lovely as always

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Holiday shop

Mrs Lorraine Morgan
18th Jun 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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As usual very caring , and did all she could to support me despite me having wrecked my nails before so go away x

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Very happy customer

Anonymous
14th Jun 2025
5.0

This was my second visit to the salon, Debbie is so professional, she literally gave me a proper shape to my non existent lips, My first visit she created a cupids bow and fuller looking lips, i can honestly say with the numbing cream and her sincere patience i hardly felt a thing.so nearly 2 years on, i made another appointment for a little top up of colour, again she is an absolute genius of bring the shape and colour of my lips alive again, No pain, such a sincere caring lady, she even chucked in a few little tweaks, a eyebrows tint and a small annoying spot removal.❤️I would never go anywhere else for any procedure now ive found debbie.

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Response from Transition

Awww Thank you for this lovely feedback... I love doing what I do and having lovely people to do it on.
The trust you give me is priceless.
See you again soon

Pedicure and Hot Stone Massage

Steve Leaver
7th Jun 2025
Team Member: Serena
5.0

Excellent treatment as usual, by Serena, would always recommend her and can’t wait for my next visit

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Nailtastic

Mrs Alyson Hearn
6th Jun 2025
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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My nails are looking lovely as always

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Eye candy

Sarah Hayes
4th Jun 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Amazing job and such a difference to my eyes. Being the first time I have had my eye lashes lifted, Alex talked through the process and made me feel comfortable the whole way through.

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Response from Transition

Hi Sarah,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled to hear that you were happy with your recent eye lash lift at Transition. It's always great to know that our clients feel comfortable and well-informed during their treatments, especially when it's their first time trying something new.

We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Alex - we're lucky to have such a talented and attentive team member. We hope to see you again for another refreshing experience soon!

Best regards,
The team at Transition

Eye lash and brow

Ms Eileen Hegarty
30th May 2025
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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As ever , Serena is completely prepared for my treatment leaving me to simply enjoy . I am always made to feel very relaxed and comfortable knowing that Serena has made any adjustments needed to Suit my personal needs and carries out all treatments with care and experience and a very professional attitude . Thank you

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Eye lash lift, eyebrow wax tint . Pedicure

Jeanette Thomson
30th May 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Bella always does a very good job

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Brilliant

Mrs Sheila Hansford
29th May 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Professional and thoughtful
Lovely person

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Brilliant

Mrs Sheila Hansford
29th May 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Professional and friendly as usual
Love all of them

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Floating on Air

Ms Annette Lewington
29th May 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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A fabulous relaxing Back Massage, totally chillaxing, with a brilliant deep callus peel. Heavenly, so walking and floating on air. My feet are as smooth as silk thanks to Bella xx

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Relaxing

Mrs Alyson Hearn
27th May 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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A lovely facial and very relaxing. My skin feels lovely.

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Eyebrows & eyeliner re- tattooed

Mrs Sarah Harding
23rd May 2025
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Always a fabulous experience at Transitions with Debbie, so so happy with my eyebrows and eyeliner as always. I wouldn't trust anyone else. Such a lovely welcome and a lovely atmosphere all the girls there are so nice and the place is always so clean

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Ritual massage/facial

Mrs Alison Morton
23rd May 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Lovely relaxing massage/facial. Very thoughtful to my needs.

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Excellent therapist

Deborah Pye
22nd May 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Alex is a skilled massage therapist. She finds all my knots and uses various techniques to break them down. She’s friendly, professional and a credit to Transition Salon.

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Nails

Miss Alison Chester
22nd May 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Very skillfully always enjoy my appointment, always feel really happy with the nail experience and outcome of finish
Thankyou.

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Miss

Sarah Stanford
11th May 2025
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Great eyebrows as usual by Serena

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Massage

Mrs Alison Morton
10th May 2025
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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As always, a lovely massage. Always feels good afterwards

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Pen. Face

Paula Young
7th May 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Excellent service as always

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Eyebrows

Louise Owen
7th May 2025
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Amazing, supportive and caring

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Pampering

Mrs Sue Thompson
7th May 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Felt welcome and looked after

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Comfort Zone...

Lynn Dale
2nd May 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Facial treatment with Bella.
Everything was explained to me about the process and the type of products being used.
The treatment was very relaxing and Bella was very helpful with advice on how to maintain my skin going forward.
I had an excellent time and would highly recommend all the staff at the salon who are very helpful and professional

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Comfort Zone...

Lynn Dale
2nd May 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Full body massage given by Alex who fully explained the process at the start of my appointment.
The surroundings and atmosphere were very relaxing and peaceful.
The massage was very well done and completely relaxing.
I had a great time and would highly recommend.

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Excellent

Jenny Milligan
24th Apr 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Every visit is an amazing experience.
I have had problems with my nails but Bella has really worked at them and they are improving every visit. Nothing is too much trouble

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Bella is a magician

Ms Denise Bartholomew
23rd Apr 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Turning my ugly feet to beautiful feet -amazing!!!!

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Smoothy

Mrs Alyson Hearn
23rd Apr 2025
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Always have good service and a lovely job done

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Marilyn Lush
23rd Apr 2025
Team Member: Serena
4.5

Excellent!! Best pedicure I have ever had at Transition
Not sure of the name of the person who I received my pedicure from.

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Always a returning customer, always happy

Mandy Oattes
22nd Apr 2025
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Debbie always does an amazing job, I'm always happy with the work she does and would recommend her to family and friends, I believe that if you can recommend to your loved ones it's testimony to the beauty therapist. My sister recommended me x

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Lip/chin wax

Tina Thomas
18th Apr 2025
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Always a lovely experience with Debbie, she makes you feel so relaxed and comfortable in nice clean and suble surroundings

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Eyebrow tint, lash lift and tint

Debbie
12th Apr 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Lovely result, informed throughout the treatment of what was being done, Bellevwas lovely, friendly and professional

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Nails

Louise Owen
8th Apr 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Excellent service, advice given is always appreciated. Amazing as always.

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Great service my feet feel like walking on air.

Annelise Walasik
3rd Apr 2025
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Friendly and trustworthy

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