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Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Part of the Stephanie Jones Award Winning Hair group
4.94
1,882 reviews
2-4 Coxons Mews, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1LF
01530 560570
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Luxury redefined: Discover salon style like no other. Stephanie Jones and her team of stylists offer premium services that deliver stunning results every time.

Stephanie was the 2018 Goldwell UK Colorzoom Competion Gold Winner. Following this success Stephanie went on to represent the UK in the Global Colorzoom final on an international stage in Toronto, Canada, placing 7th overall; a great achievement for her first competitive entry!

Stephanie is proud to offer her internationally recognised colour skills in her home town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

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Opening hours

Monday 08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00
Thursday 08:00 - 20:00
Friday 08:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:00 - 16:00
Sunday Closed

Services

Hair

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4.94
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Tracey Balmforth
11th May 2022
Team Member: Abbey
5.0
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Great experience as always, loving the slightly lighter fresh colour for summer
Done by Abby

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Thank you for this kind review Tracey. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

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Dawn Hart
11th May 2022
Team Member: Nicola
5.0

Absolutely loved my hair when it was finished

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Thank you for this wonderful review Dawn! Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

2nd visit

Julie Bywater
11th May 2022
Team Member: Nicola
5.0

I was made to feel very comfortable again. Nicky did a fabulous job on my cut and colours. Made me feel 'human' again!
Lucy washed my hair- she was adorable.

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Thank you for this wonderful review Julie, Nicky & Lucy will be thrilled to read your comments! Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby, we look forward to seeing you back in the chair soon.

Outstanding

Maria Harrison
10th May 2022
Team Member: Kieran
5.0

5star service all the way , I came in today for Kieran to do a colour correction for me with highlights. Oh my ! my hair looks and feels amazing a true artist at work , looked after from start to Finnish with Meg doing some on my treatments and doing a fabulous curl and blow dry and Kieran doing my fringe , I mentioned the fringe as it’s just what I asked for blunt cut full fringe . So happy with Stephanie jones hairdressers I’m booked right up until Christmas Eve . Fabulous experience pampered in every way in a beautiful salon highly recommend!

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

WOW - Thank you for this wonderful review Maria! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us and we appreciate your loyalty in rebooking more than you know! Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Another great appointment

Alison Smith
10th May 2022
Team Member: Kieran
5.0
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Thank you Kieran. My hair looks great. You really understand my hair and me !

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Thank you for this wonderful review Alison, Kieran will be thrilled to read your comments! Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Genius at work

Maria Harrison
10th May 2022
Team Member: Kieran
5.0
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Today I went in to see Kieran for a colour correction and highlights, Kieran by far is one of the best hairdressers I’ve ever been too . He knew exactly what I wanted to doing with my hair the colour looks fabulous and my fringe looks fantastic just what I wanted it taken me years to find someone who knows how to cut a fringe . Meg did all the treatments on my hair and did the blow dry and curls left feeling fabulous and booked all of my appointments up to Christmas Eve . For anyone who needs pampering by some amazing stylists go to Stephanie jones you won’t be disappointed, you are looked after from start to Finnish I highly recommend definitely the best salon in the whole of Leicestershire..

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

WOW - Thank you for this wonderful review Maria! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us and we appreciate your loyalty in rebooking more than you know! Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Lovely colour

Natalie Coates
10th May 2022
Team Member: Tyla
5.0
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Lovely salon, lovely stylist, lovey colour, lovely cut and a great finish as always. Highly recommend

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

WOW - Thank you for this wonderful review Natalie! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us! Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Happy hair day!

Amy Gilliver
7th May 2022
Team Member: Abbey
5.0
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Once again Abbey worked her magic and turned my drab locks into a tousled golden perfect style!!

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Thank you for this wonderful review Amy! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us! Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Curling

Anonymous
6th May 2022
Team Member: Meg
5.0

Brilliant ?

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Thank you for this kind review! Best wishes from the entire team at Stephanie Jones Ashby

5Star Experience

Debra Wood
5th May 2022
Team Member: Tyla
5.0
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I am so pleased with my hair, Tyla was very attentive, it was a pleasure to have my hair styled by her

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

thank you very much for your kind words Debra. Tyla will be very pleased to read your comments, best wishes from everyone at Stephanie Jones Ashby

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Eileen Barford
5th May 2022
Team Member: Tyla
5.0
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Excellent, very happy.

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Thank you for this kind review Eileen! Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Excellent Salon Experience

Louise Jones
4th May 2022
Team Member: Kieran
5.0
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It's always lovely to come into such a beautiful and welcoming salon. Kieran is an excellent stylist and knew exactly what I wanted. His colour advice is superb. I left the Salon feeling wonderful.

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Thank you for you kind review Louise! We cannot wait to welcome you back to Stephanie Jones Ashby very soon, best wishes

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Pauline Hyde
29th Apr 2022
Team Member: Nicola
5.0
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Amazing stylist, she knows what I want and what my hair needs no matter what I have done.

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Pauline, thank you for leaving such great feedback, Nicky will be delighted to read your comments. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Restyle by Kieron

Gurjit Kenyon
27th Apr 2022
Team Member: Kieran
5.0
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Kieran is very professional, he is very skilled and always does a sterling job.

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Thank you for your kind words Gurjit, Kieran will be thrilled to read such positive comments. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Enjoyable visit to salon as usual

Maggie Best
27th Apr 2022
Team Member: Stephanie
5.0
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Always enjoy my visit to Steph's salon. A calm and pleasant space. Steph is always friendly and takes such care and attention and really pleased with results. Many thanks.

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Maggie, thank you very much indeed for your kind words and loyalty! We look forward to welcoming you back to Stephanie Jones Ashby very soon - best wishes

Fabulous

Maris Watkins
26th Apr 2022
Team Member: Kieran
5.0
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Amazing from start to finish. First class in all respects. Thank you.

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Thank you for this wonderful review Maris; Kieran will be glowing reading such kind comments. We look forward to welcoming you back to Stephanie Jones Ashby very soon! Best wishes from the entire team

New customer

Julie Scotney
26th Apr 2022
Team Member: Stephanie
4.0
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Very happy with the friendly and professional approach.
Clearly listened to my requirements and delivered
I am extremely happy with my hair and will go back

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Julie, thank you for your kind feedback and for choosing our salon! We are delighted you are pleased with the service you received and we cannot wait to welcome you back to Stephanie Jones Ashby very soon - best wishes

Brilliant service

Laura Shippley
25th Apr 2022
5.0
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So fabulous

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Thank you Laura, we are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us along with the end result! Best wishes from the entire team here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Cut and finish

Tracy Dennis
23rd Apr 2022
Team Member: Grace
5.0
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Lovely cut as always

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Tracy, thank you for your kind words and continued loyalty; it means the world to all of us here at Stephanie Jones Ashby - best wishes

Ms

Karen Ellner
20th Apr 2022
Team Member: Abbey
5.0
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Very calm and I felt very relaxed. Abbey cut my hair how I wanted it and listened to my wishes.

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Karen, thank you for your kind review, we are very pleased to hear you had a relaxing time with us. We hope to welcome you back to Stephanie Jones Ashby very soon. Best wishes from the entire team

A stylist who does a fab job

Maria Harrison
16th Apr 2022
Team Member: Tyla
5.0
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I think Tyla is Stephanie Jones hair and beauty’s best kept secret. I love coming here place is spotless with modern decor everyone is friendly and genuinely pleased to see you . Tyla is a lovely girl and nothing is too much trouble she actually listens to what you want done and she makes the magic happen . Love the place so much that I’ve booked my 3 weekly appointments until the end of the year. And they do a fab cappuccino too . Keep up the good work Tyla x

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Maria, thank you so much for this wonderful review! As our newest graduate stylist, reading comments like this will mean the world to Tyla and give her a fantastic confidence boost! Thank you for your loyalty in booking your future appointments, we can't wait to welcome you back! Best wishes from the entire team here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Fabulous new haurdressers

Marianne McGunigle
15th Apr 2022
Team Member: Meg
5.0
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Really pleased with my new hairstyle. First tine at Stephanie James hair and I am so delighted with my new style. The stylist was very thorough and listened to what I wanted. I am a very happy lady...

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Thank you for this wonderful review Marianne, we are so pleased you like your new style and we can't wait to welcome you back to Stephanie Jones Ashby very soon. best wishes

Child’s haircut

Emma Sheils
14th Apr 2022
Team Member: Grace
4.5
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Great cut as always but wasn’t prepared for such a price increase. £7 increase seems very high for a child’s haircut! Plus not being advised before the appointment.

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hi Emma, many thanks for your feedback; we are extremely pleased you thought your child's cut was great as always. We implemented a price increase from April 1st and announced this on our social media platforms; all price files can also be found on our website; apologies if you were not made aware of the new pricing structure prior to your visit. Thank you for your continued loyalty, best regards from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Overall result

Anonymous
14th Apr 2022
5.0

Very pleased,as always

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello, thank you for this kind review. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Refresh

Jo
12th Apr 2022
Team Member: Kieran
5.0
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Blown away by the service I received today at Stephanie Jones Hair by Kieran. His attention to detail, knowing the look I want to achieve and just generally making me feel fabulous was just amazing. Thank you, Kieran xx

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Jo, thank you for this wonderful review, Kieran will be so pleased to read these amazing comments. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Excellent service

Nicola Commons
9th Apr 2022
Team Member: Grace
5.0
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Lovely service made me feel very comfortable and took time to listen to my hair needs

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Hello Nicola, thank you for this kind review. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Cut/wash/finish

Sally Abel
9th Apr 2022
Team Member: Meg
5.0
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Pleasant relaxing time

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Sally, thank you for this kind review. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Fabulous experience as always ?

Josee Leach
8th Apr 2022
Team Member: Grace
5.0
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?Thank you Grace ? for a wonderful experience having my hair cut and coloured.

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Josee, thank you for this kind review. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

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andrea beeney
8th Apr 2022
Team Member: Nicola
5.0
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Absolutely fabulous yet again new colour new style she is a colour and style queen?? even if we go to live in France ?? you will be coming with me sorry guys but it’s a must ?
Thank you so very much Nicky xxxxxx

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Andrea, thank you for this kind review. Nicky will be over the moon to read such comments.... but I am afraid we will have to fight you for her as she is staying put here in ashby ;) - Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Amazing as usual

Linda Baldwin
8th Apr 2022
Team Member: Kieran
5.0
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Kieran was absolutely fabulous as usual.

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Hello Linda, thank you for this kind review. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Fantastic as always!

Anna
7th Apr 2022
Team Member: Tyla
5.0
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It was so lovely to see Tyla again for the first time since she qualified. She was so attentive and has made my hair shine again. Thank you :)

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Anna, thank you for this kind review. Tyla will be thrilled with these comments, especially as her confidence grows in her new role! Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Blow dry appointment

Pauline Hyde
7th Apr 2022
Team Member: Nicola
5.0
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As usual a brilliant stylist, lovely salon, always feel so relaxed and pampered,

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Hello Pauline, thank you for this kind review. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Amazing

Anonymous
6th Apr 2022
Team Member: Tyla
5.0

Really enjoyed myself. Tyla lovely as always I feel so confident in my new look!

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Thank you for this kind review. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

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Paula Ashfield
5th Apr 2022
Team Member: Meg
4.0
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Service excellent

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Paula, thank you for this kind review. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Haircut at last!!

Denise Davidson
4th Apr 2022
Team Member: Abbey
5.0
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I’m always made to feel welcome at the salon.I had a lovely cup of tea made by Kieran and my usual fabulous cut and style by Abbey.
I wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else, and recommend your salon every chance I get.

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Denise, thank you for this kind review, reading comments like this makes all we do worthwhile... we cannot wait to welcome you back again soon. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Great haircut and blowdry

Sophie Davies
3rd Apr 2022
Team Member: Tyla
4.5
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Friendly and good stylist

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Sophie, thank you for this kind review. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Fresh set of extensions & colour

Debbie Vann
2nd Apr 2022
Team Member: Kieran
5.0
Appointment verified by iSalon Software

Kieran is amazing at his job! Always feel great when I leave the salon and it’s so nice to be around such attentive staff that make you feel welcome. Would never go anywhere else

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Debbie, thank you for this kind review and your loyalty; we cannot wait to welcome you back to the salon very soon! Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

1/2 head foils plus cut and finish

Claire Godrich
2nd Apr 2022
Team Member: Kieran
5.0
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Great as always. Thank you Kieran. ?

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Hello Claire, thank you for this kind review. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Love my hair

Louise Kelly
1st Apr 2022
Team Member: Abbey
5.0
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Had highlights today and loved the Color

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Hello Louise, thank you for this kind review. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Full head highlights

Anonymous
31st Mar 2022
Team Member: Grace
5.0

Great result - loving my colour. Thank you Grace for this and being so lovely.

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Thank you for this kind review. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Hair review

Helen Brown
30th Mar 2022
Team Member: Nicola
5.0
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Has worked through a complete colour and style change with me over the past 2 years with great results

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Hello Helen, thank you for this kind review. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Amazing service

Anonymous
30th Mar 2022
5.0

Amazing staff I was really looked after & i absolutely love my hair Cut & colour - Thank you so much

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Thank you for this kind review. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Fabulous Stylist

Sharon Davies
30th Mar 2022
Team Member: Nicola
5.0
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Nick is so lovely and easy to talk to. She always makes me feel uplifted.

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Sharon, thank you for this kind review, Nicky will love reading these wonderful comments. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Amazing

Judy Ramsell
29th Mar 2022
Team Member: Kieran
5.0
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Amazing service as always as the salon. Kieran is fabulous and has such attention to detail. I am always made to feel very welcome by all the staff. Thank you, are all brilliant!

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Judy, thank you for this kind review. Kieran will love to read your comments! Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Amazing

Nat Dickinson
28th Mar 2022
Team Member: Kieran
5.0
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Amazing service as always love the colour and love how straight my hair is Thankyou

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Nat, thank you for this kind review. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

A great experience

Jimmy Grimsley
26th Mar 2022
Team Member: Tyla
5.0
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Tyla was kind, patient and understanding. The other staff were great as well. Always a great experience at Stephanie Jones

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Grimsleys, thank you for this kind review and your loyalty to our salon, it means more than you know! Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Happy happy

Anonymous
25th Mar 2022
Team Member: Grace
5.0

Friendly, professional service as always :)

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Thank you for this kind review. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Cut and finish

Alison Betts
25th Mar 2022
Team Member: Kieran
5.0
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As always a lovely cut Kieran listens to my ideas & knows what will suit me .

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Alison, thank you for this kind review. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

Blow wave

Pauline Hyde
25th Mar 2022
Team Member: Grace
5.0
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Grace has not done my hair before, but she was brilliant, so pleasant, I was really pleased with the end result, she is a credit to the salon.

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Pauline, thank you for this kind review, Grace will be thrilled to read these comments. Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

First visit

Mary Nikoloff
24th Mar 2022
Team Member: Meg
5.0
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24.03.22
Meg was so thoughtful about doing my hair this morning and took care with everything. Excellent service ??
Looking forward to my next visit.

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Response from Stephanie Jones Hair and Beauty

Hello Mary, thank you for this kind review. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon! Best wishes from everyone here at Stephanie Jones Ashby

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About us

Luxury redefined: Discover salon style like no other. Stephanie Jones and her team of stylists offer premium services that deliver stunning results every time.

Stephanie was the 2018 Goldwell UK Colorzoom Competion Gold Winner. Following this success Stephanie went on to represent the UK in the Global Colorzoom final on an international stage in Toronto, Canada, placing 7th overall; a great achievement for her first competitive entry!

Stephanie is proud to offer her internationally recognised colour skills in her home town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch.