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
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5 star massage!

Rachel Birchley
10th Aug 2020
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Amazing back, neck and shoulders massage by Serena. She really listens to the customer's needs and always delivers a great, relaxing but invigorating massage which makes you feel wonderful throughout and afterwards.

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Thank you Rachel, we are pleased to hear you felt great during these difficult times. x

Brillant

Sheryl Wright
5th Aug 2020
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0
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Another fantastic experience and another high standard service thank you

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Thank you Sheryl, it was lovely to see you x

Nails

V
5th Aug 2020
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Transition is hands down the most inviting, amazing, calming salon I ever ever set foot in. Every staff member is welcoming and polite. And for Debbie... amazing therapist, amazing work! Thank you so much for my lovely nails x

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Was a pleasure seeing you and even better you felt relaxed, see you soon x

Hair free

Alyson
1st Aug 2020
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Great results and great to have be back

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Great to have you back, thanks Alyson x

Excellent service

Abby Baker
31st Jul 2020
Team Member: Serena
5.0

An excellent service from Serena as usual. Thoroughly professional, clean & attentive. My first visit post lockdown was relaxing & much needed. A very safe environment with such professionals that I can’t recommend this salon enough.

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Thank you Abby, very happy to hear you felt safe with us, especially during these crazy times, look forward to seeing you again x

Great

Jan Williams
31st Jul 2020
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0
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First time back since lockdown and lovely to see you all fit and well. Lovely nails thanks Kayleigh x

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Great to see you too Jan x

Manicure

Caroline
31st Jul 2020
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0
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Some much needs TLC to hands. Thank you Kayleigh

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Good to see you Caroline x

Treatment

A. Mouse
27th Jul 2020
4.5
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Left with red patches on legs and some bruising on flesh above knee. Caused by large strip if wax. Skin needs to be taunt. Will have to bring some talc next time. Please advise correct price of 60 ml remedy cream in tube Thank you. Email address is *************** or text.

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Belated birthday treat

Kirsty
24th Jul 2020
5.0
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Finally got my birthday nails and loving the colour! Serena fab as usual!

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Glad you could get your birthday nails done eventually, see you soon x

Perfect.

Sandra
24th Jul 2020
5.0
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Well done Debbie and your staff, you have bounced back and meeting the new challenges. As always giving brilliant service and results..

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Thank you Sandra, good to see you x

Perfect.

Sandra
24th Jul 2020
5.0
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Fabulous,as always. The salon and the staff have risen to the challenge of reopening, under Debbie's guidance.
Well done all.

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Thank you Sandra x

Pedicure and manicure

Prem
24th Jul 2020
5.0

Excellent service by the lovely Kayleigh

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Thank you Prem, was a pleasure to see you x

Lovely as always

Alison
23rd Jul 2020
5.0
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As always given that special touch making you feel very comfortable whilst having a treatment. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming ?

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Thank you Alison, lovely to hear you felt comfterable during your time with us x

Brillant

Sheryl Wright
23rd Jul 2020
5.0
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Another fantastic visit to this beauty parlour highly recommended

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Thank you Sheryl x

Eyebrow wax

Nikki
21st Mar 2020
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Excellent as always.

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Thank you Nikki x

Perfect.

Sandra
12th Mar 2020
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Fabulous treatment by Debbie. I always feel well looked after with 1st class service..
Never anything but perfection.

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Thanks Sandra, always a pleasure to treat you x

Brilliant, couldn’t recommend enough!

Christina
12th Mar 2020
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Really professional, really quick, and very friendly. I would recommend to any friend. Thanks so much Serena!

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Thanks Christina, I shall pass on your kind words to Serena. x

Recent visit

Lisa broad
7th Mar 2020
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Great professional amazing treatment as always

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Thanks Lisa, pleasure to see you x

Waxing

Alyson
7th Mar 2020
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Debbie is the best

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So are our lovely clients, Alyson. x

Brow Tattoo

Mandy
6th Mar 2020
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Tattoos are for life, so you need to trust the person that’s tattooing your face.
Debbie does a brilliant job of enhancing what you have. I would recommend Debbie to anyone who want fabulous eyebrows.

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Solid advice Mandy, thank you for your review. x

Pedicure

Karen Yeldon
6th Mar 2020
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0
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It was heaven, very relaxing and as always a very warm welcome from the Transition team.

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Thank you for your review Karen, happy feet! x

Mrs clark

Janet
5th Mar 2020
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Very good

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Thank you Janet. x

Eyebrows

Alisha Cowens
5th Mar 2020
4.0
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Had my eyebrows waxed and tinted. Love them, what a difference you can see. I’m now looking forward too building them up and keeping my appointment going every 4 weeks.

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Thanks Alisha, looking forward to seeing you for your next appointmet. x

Massage

Peter
4th Mar 2020
Team Member: Joy
5.0
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Great massage as always joy is very passionate about her job and it reflects in her massage thanks Joy see you soon.

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Great to hear Peter, look forward to your next visit x

Pampered Perfectly

S A
4th Mar 2020
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0
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Very relaxing, professional and excellent results by Kayleigh a great treat on a wet and windy day!

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Thank you x

Semi permanent makeup

Kelly
3rd Mar 2020
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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I have been having semi permanent makeup on my brows and lip liner for a few years now, and Debbie has transformed my brows and small lips. Always happy with the result, and would absolutely recommend Debbie - I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Thank you Kelly, great to hear you are so happy and loving your loyalty! x

Great Nails

Lou
29th Feb 2020
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0
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Excellent nails, thank you x

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Pleasure Lou, see you soon x

New Mexico Collection

Denise
29th Feb 2020
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0
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What a way to cheer the day. The new OPI Mexico colours chase away storm Jorge. The blue is exquisite- professionally painted as usual by Kayleigh!!

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Thank you for those kind words Denise. Stay safe in the storm! x

OPI Nails

Fiona
29th Feb 2020
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0
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Always amazing results no matter what you present to Kayleigh, my nails always look great when she’s worked her magic.

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Thanks Fiona, I shall pass on your praise to Kayleigh x

RF facial

Anonymous
29th Feb 2020
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Good treatment .it works for me .non intrusive.have seen improve ment in my skin.looks fresher.good value

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Excellent to hear you are seeing the benefits of your RF treatments x

Nice nails

Alyson
28th Feb 2020
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0
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Mani and pedi was lovely. Always done really nice

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Thank you Alyson look forward to your next visit x

New Mexico OPI gel collection

Lady S
26th Feb 2020
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0
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A superb result and experience after giving my nails a rest from polish for a few weeks! Kayleigh expertly tended to my cuticles, shaped and filed in preparation before polishing, with a fantastic application Michael Angelo would be proud of. Excellent

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Thank you x

Eyebrow wax and tint

Caroline
25th Feb 2020
Team Member: Debbie
5.0

Great result as always

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Thank you for your review Caroline, see you soon . x

Eyebrows

Tasha thomas
21st Feb 2020
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Amazing brows as always thankyou so much debbie xx

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Tasha, it's a pleasure to have you as a client. x

Eyebrows

Tracy Graham
21st Feb 2020
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Debbie really knows what's she's doing and takes time to understand her client's needs and to ensure she gives them what they really want.

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Thank you Tracy, it'[s always appreciated to hear such positive reviews. x

Great Nails

Lou
20th Feb 2020
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0
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Friendly & Professional x

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Thanks Lou, look forward to seeing you soon. x

Eyebrow wax

Nikki
15th Feb 2020
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Amazing as always

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Thank you Nikki, see you soon x

Always amazing

Janine
15th Feb 2020
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Honest, friendly, full of information, puts u at ease

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Janine, we really appreciate your feedback. x

Pedicure

Prem
14th Feb 2020
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0

Excellent experience every visit
Would thoroughly recommend Transition for some pampering

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Thanks for your review Prem, always lovely to see you in the salon. x

Brilliant first experience

Katie
8th Feb 2020
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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After moving to Portsmouth I was unsure on where to go to get my eyebrows done. Transition has 5 star reviews (and I can see why!) and the woman on the phone made me feel at ease and confident that this was the right place to go. Serena is so friendly and focussed on what I wanted, making sure I was happy with the end result. I‘ve booked my next appointment already and will be recommending them to everyone I know.

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Thank you Katie, it is very important to us we maintain our 5 star standards and hearing positive client feedback is always appreciated. Look forward to seeing you again soon x

Lovely nails

Alyson
7th Feb 2020
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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A lovely professional job done as always

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Thanks Alyson, lovely to see you as always. See you soon for your next appointment. x

Massage

Alison
6th Feb 2020
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Fabulous massage as always

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Alison, thank you for your 5 star review. x

Pamper day with little Serena

Julie Ridden
2nd Feb 2020
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Serena is always a pleasure to be around, she lifts my day after seeing her, she always does a excellent job, my nails look amazing considering how they first looked,.And i always look forward to seeing her again..Everyone in there is always so friendly and makes me feel welcome,

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Thank you for your review Julie. We look forward to seeing you again soon. And we all wish you a very happy birthday! x

Eyebrows

Tash
2nd Feb 2020
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Amazing as always! Thanks debbie xxx

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Thank you Tash, Lovely to see you as always you have great brows to work with! x

Bye bye skin tags

Alex
31st Jan 2020
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Practically painless removal of skin tags

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No pain no gain! Alex. Great to hear you are happy with the results. See you soon for your next appointment. x

Lovely Nails !

Lou
30th Jan 2020
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0
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Friendly professional service x

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Thank you Lou, always great to hear client feedback. x

Pro sleep massage

Denise Bartholomew
30th Jan 2020
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0
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Knowing that I am not keen on too much pressure - Kayleigh altered the massage to suit me. It was fantastic and I slept so well last night !! Thank you Kayleigh

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Great to hear you enjoyed a good night's sleep Denise. x

Nails

Paula Young
28th Jan 2020
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0

Excellent as always

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Thank you Paula, see you soon x

Perfect.

Sandra Parkinson
28th Jan 2020
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0
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Excellent,as always.
Please ensure my review is true and accurate. My last review was given 1 star ratings.
Most definitely an error.
Transition Salon is above and beyond and would never be given that star ratings by me.

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:-) bless you Sandra...we truly knew it must have been in error as it certainly didn't match your kind words.
We love seeing you and hope we continue our service levels for you.

Recent visit for various waxing treatments

Lisa broad
25th Jan 2020
Team Member: Serena
5.0

Great amazing treatments carried out as ever to very high standards In all aspects. So professional and friendly and I couldn’t ask for anymore.

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Thanks Lisa, great to see you back in the salon. Looking forward to your next visit. x