Lara Johnson Lifestyle The Mumbles, Swansea

71 Newton Rd, The Mumbles, Swansea / Abertawe, West Glamorgan, SA3 4BL

About us

Lara Johnson Lifestyle is an award-winning boutique salon based in Swansea. We pride ourselves on our loyal team of professionals, who show a keen awareness of the clients’ needs, offering sound knowledge and friendly professionalism. We offer a wide variety of services that will leave you feeling fabulous.

Our services include cutting, colouring, styling, perming, extensions and bridal hair. Our stylists are trained in-house to a high standard and are at the cutting edge of technical hairdressing knowledge. Whether you are looking for a simple cut or a full styling service you have come to the right place.

Wella Colour Experts
Award Winning
Professional, Reliable And Established Team
Friendly And Relaxed Atmosphere
Trading Since 1995

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00
Thursday 09:00 - 19:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday Closed

Services

Hair

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Excellent cut as always!

sharon may
1st Apr 2022
Stylist: Matthew
5.0
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Always a first class cut - I can relax and know I'll be happy with the result

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Excellent as always

Petrina Griffiths
1st Apr 2022
Stylist: Sian
5.0
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Sian is always friendly and very helpful. I really trust her to do my colour.
Lara and the team are fantastic.

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Very happy

Gail cutler
31st Mar 2022
Stylist: Alex
5.0
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Great hair cut and blow dry. Lovely lady nice and chatty. Knew what she was doing

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New hair new me

Nancy
31st Mar 2022
Stylist: Sam
5.0
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Always made welcome it's my heavenly treat and Sam is so intuitive just fab.

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My view on Lara Lifestyle

Yvonne Turner
30th Mar 2022
Stylist: Matthew
5.0
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As always, I was received in a friendly, welcoming manner. Advice and suggestions were given, before a shampoo and head massage.. followed by expert cutting and styling. Matthew never fails to provide an excellent result I am frequently asked where I get my hair cut.

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The Best Hairdressers!!

Sarah Jayne Bater
30th Mar 2022
Stylist: Sian
5.0
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As soon as you walk through the salon door, you are made to feel very welcome by Lara and her staff.
Lovely atmosphere, experienced and talented colourists and stylists.
I’ve been to many hairdressers but for me Lara Johnson is the very best.
I saw Sian today she was extremely professional, polite and very helpful in choosing the colour for my highlights.
I would definitely recommend Lara Johnson.

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Always expert advice

Ruth Simpson
30th Mar 2022
Stylist: Lara
5.0
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Great staff, expert advice, always a pleasurable experience.

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Faultless

Penny Roberts
30th Mar 2022
Stylist: Lara
5.0
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Amazing colour from Chantelle and superb cut as always from Lara. I’ve been with thé salon for more than 20 years and would not go anywhere else.

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A little bit of heaven

Jan Clarke
30th Mar 2022
Stylist: Emma
5.0
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This is without doubt an example of the true hair salon ‘experience’. Friendly but professional with a warm welcome and knowledgable staff.

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Superb experience

Hayley Everard
30th Mar 2022
Stylist: Chantelle
5.0
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Chantelle did a fantastic job making my damaged hair look lovely again. She’s such a happy, gorgeous person who always makes me smile xx

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Cut & blow dry

Alex
30th Mar 2022
Stylist: Matthew
5.0
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A pleasure to visit the salon for my regular cut with Mathew today, fabulous service as always xx

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Great Experience again

Fin Capel
30th Mar 2022
Stylist: Dan
5.0
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Very friendly service, cut by Dan who was great to chat to and topped it off with a great trim

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I love my hair and visits to the salon

Claudia Barron
30th Mar 2022
Stylist: Mel
5.0
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Mel always gives me a fabulous cut/look and leaves me feeling super glam after an amazing blow dry. I can recommend all the staff. They are generous with their time and have given lots of advice re colour. The salon is a lovely mix of funky and friendly

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Lighter and loving it

Susie Davies-Lowe
30th Mar 2022
Stylist: Lara
5.0
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A marvellous hairdressers.
Wonderful customer service - professional staff.
Can only be recommended.

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Colour and cut

Rachael Bartlett
29th Mar 2022
Stylist: Chantelle
5.0
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Fab as always.

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Best morning st the best salon

Anonymous
26th Mar 2022
5.0

Dan is a fantastic stylist. In my opinion The Best!!! Its always a pleasure to see him. He cuts my daughters hair and my grandsons. Never gets it wrong!!!

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Fabulous!

Suzanne Aston
26th Mar 2022
Stylist: Ellie
5.0
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Ellie always gets my colour spot on! I also have extensions with Ellie & the quality of the hair is brilliant! The whole Lara Johnson experience is fabulous! Feels like such a treat every time I visit ❤️

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Hope

Wendy
26th Mar 2022
Stylist: Jenny
5.0

A lovely experience as always. Jenny always delivers an excellent service whilst being very friendly.

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An appointment with the professionals

Janey
25th Mar 2022
Stylist: Dom
5.0
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Excellent cut and always the best advice from a most professional and highly experienced creative stylist, who I trust to give me the most flattering cut for my age and lifestyle. As one of this salon’s most long-standing clients I can honestly say I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else!

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First visit

Donnaf
25th Mar 2022
Stylist: Ellie
5.0
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It was my first visit but I was given a warm, friendly welcome! The Stylist understood what I wanted and the result was just what I hoped for! Have booked my next visit!!

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Alex comes up trumps again

Ailsa Joyce Gray
24th Mar 2022
Stylist: Alex
5.0
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Fabulous summer colour from Alex today. So fresh and light. Thank you Alex!

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Elizabeth Williams
24th Mar 2022
Stylist: Kris
5.0
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Excellent colour cut as always

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New hair day

Susie Davies-Lowe
24th Mar 2022
Stylist: Jenny
5.0
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Shame on my for maybe forgetting her name already - and I am just across the road enjoying a cup of tea.
Anyhow marvellous customer service - lovely and chatty.
So thoroughly love my hair - thank you so much.

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Another wonderful haircut

Deb Rees
24th Mar 2022
Stylist: Jenny
5.0

Jenny always gives a wonderfully styled expert cut that suits me - not easy with fine, thin hair!
It is a lovely experience to come into the salon. Thank you everyone but especially Jenny x

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Excellence

Sam
24th Mar 2022
Stylist: Matthew
5.0
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Everything in this salon exudes excellence, even as you wait (for the shortest time) in reception, everyone leaving has a spring in their step as they are so happy with their hair. Everyone working here is professional and friendly and full of smiles and greetings. Matt 100% gets what my hair needs and I want. I’ve never had such long lasting colour, nor has my hair been in such good condition. His cut is so precise and he drys it exactly as I like. You can’t put a price on happy hair but here it’s such great value for money..

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Maria sansum
24th Mar 2022
Stylist: Lara
5.0
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Great hair cut. Lots of time taken to make sure it was right and it was the style I wanted. And a cappuccino thrown in!

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All new do!

Louise
23rd Mar 2022
Stylist: Chloe
5.0
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Fabulous service as always. Big change for me today, don’t know anything about hairdressing so I wouldn’t have asked for the colour transformation myself, followed the teams advice and trusted them completely. So glad I did, I am thrilled with my new colour and new hairstyle - huge thanks to Chloe, Kris and all the LJL team ?

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Colour Perfect

Chris time Hilal
23rd Mar 2022
Stylist: Jodie
4.5
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Very friendly and professional colourist ,who's very prompt and efficient

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Very well satisfied

R M O’Byrne
23rd Mar 2022
Stylist: Lara
5.0
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I enjoy watching the skill of the expert at work, and am most happy with the result.

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Relaxed & pampered

Yvonne Carter-Ingram
22nd Mar 2022
Stylist: Sam
5.0
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Enjoyed my visit to Lara Johnson Lifestyle today. After Sam gave her expert advice & used her cutting skills & Abi worked her colouring magic, I left feeling relaxed & special.

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Rhiannon and Jamie’s wedding

Michelle Lean
21st Mar 2022
Stylist: Lara
5.0
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Where to start….Lara, Chris and Kira came out to Clyne farm to style the brides hair, my daughters, myself and a friends.
From the initial telephone call to the final waft of hair spray they were consummate professionals, organised, on hand to help and advise and great fun, joining in the mayhem of a busy morning and producing jaw dropping hair, which speaking for myself, is still looking damn good!!!
The bride had a hair piece that needed blending into her natural hair and specific needs on where the veil and hair clips were to be placed, the finished product was spectacular and Chris took the time to ensure all her needs were met.
My friend Clare was uncertain of whether to wear her hair up or down and Lara provided the expert guidance after placing her hat on and outlining her options.
I was quite specific in my requirements, going for a ‘Peaky Blinders’ look which Kira styled to perfection ❤️
My daughter being a bridesmaid had her hair styled by Kris and was thrilled with the volume and curls he produced as she has very long and very thick hair, which generally won’t hold a curl for long, but we’re on day 3 and she still has bounce in her hair!!!
This team perform magic and have the right personalities, skill, attention and knowledge to fulfil any bridal party requirement.

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Hair experience

Sue Adams
21st Mar 2022
Stylist: Alex
5.0
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Great experience as always; friendly efficient staff, very relaxed atmosphere.

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Lush hair

Sian Ace
21st Mar 2022
Stylist: Keira
5.0
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Keira did an amazing job on my hair today lovely full head of highlights x

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Cut and blow dry

Andrea Llewellyn
21st Mar 2022
Stylist: Stacey
5.0
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Excellent as always !

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Brilliant experience

Heather Featon
19th Mar 2022
Stylist: Abi
5.0
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Wonderful colour and fringe trim
Relaxing experience in a beautiful environment just what I needed on Friday after work.
So lovely having a cappuccino again and magazines.
I was really looked after by Abi and team and very happy with the colour and blow dry!!
Thanks guys I will be back of course xx

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Great colour and cut but wash was disappointing

Emily
19th Mar 2022
4.0
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Best colour and cut I’ve had in a while, particularly the cut but if I’m honest a really disappointing wash. I’m only saying it here for the benefit of your knowledge and for future clients. One girl with long brunette hair with a middle parting took me for a wash. She was very rough with the shampooing and even more so with the comb through. I had to hold back a few times from saying something which I think I should have now looking back. I then had numerous times where the water was put straight on my head and was very cold. I don’t know if it is guaranteed but I always have a short massage with the conditioning but this didn’t happen at all. I wasn’t asked once about the temperature or if I was comfy and the pulling out of the foils (I know it’s a painful experience at the best of times) but it was super painful and unpleasant.

After the wash, I was taken to a seat for the cut. The same girl took my towel off my shoulders and put it on the side stand and started combing my hair. My hair had not been towel dried and so was dripping all down me and into my clothes. I asked for a towel and she pointed to it and told me, “it’s bethere”. So I reached to get it and started drying myself. She then leant over took it off me and dried the rest of my hair properly. At this point my hair dresser came (brunette lady) who was wonderful, she noticed how wet my back was and immediately got me a new cape. I was super grateful for this as it meant not sitting in the wet one.

Can’t fault anything else, staff were fab and left super happy but wanted to raise the standard of the wash and customer service of that one worker with you.

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Sock Fashion choice

Marc
17th Mar 2022
5.0

Whilst your having your hair cut. You have to look down. I noticed Dans sock choice is not up to standard. Or maybe it’s the way his legs hang out of them. Either way I think he should have a set of cheerleader Pom poms to match or cover them up. I wish to remain anonymous as I feel this positive review may get me to much favouritism.

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Enter, Kris!

Eve Wolstenholme
15th Mar 2022
Stylist: Kris
5.0
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I've been going to Kris for about a year and a half now! I have always had very long hair and been somewhat nervous when it comes to scissors going anywhere near it! So much so that I kept to the same hair dresser in my hometown of Manchester, despite moving to Swansea! When lockdown hit and travelling was next to impossible, I found myself in desperate need of a hair cut but no where to go! Enter Kris!

Ever since the first time I sat in his chair, he made me feel so calm and relaxed, and the quality of his cut is amazing...and then there is his blow dry!! I feel like new woman every time I leave! From my first visit of having just a 'healthy trim' to now having the confidence to step out and give him the latest brief of Matilda Djerf/70's Shag cut & Bangs....He absolutely nailed it! I have full confidence in Kris's ability and styling, and hugely value his opinion whenever I'm thinking of trying something new! He is just simply amazing!

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My favourite bit of me time

Siân Tyler
13th Mar 2022
Stylist: Chloe
5.0
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Chloe is the best there is. She’s kind, understanding and will perform miracles on your hair. I love going to the salon and having some me time and knowing my hair is in the best hands just makes the experience even better. I always leave feeling my best! Forever grateful for the service. Thankyou so much!!

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Awesome experience

Julie Davies
12th Mar 2022
Stylist: Jenny
5.0
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Jenny always takes the time to listen to what I’m looking for. I left feeling like the shine on my hair could be seen from space

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Hair colour and cut

Vikki Napier
12th Mar 2022
Stylist: Kris
5.0

Hair massage was fab. Loved my hair. Kris is brilliant.

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Salon experience

Jayne Williams
12th Mar 2022
Stylist: Jenny
4.5
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I’m happy with my blow dry today.
Lovely salon and very friendly staff.

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Great work

Sian
11th Mar 2022
Stylist: Chloe
5.0
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Chloe did a great blow dry. Really pleased! Thank you!

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Hayley Everard
11th Mar 2022
Stylist: Alex
5.0
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Superb cut and blow dry - it even lasted through a boxercise class xxx

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Brilliant service

Hayley Everard
11th Mar 2022
Stylist: Chloe
5.0
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Fabulous colour as per usual from the lovely Chloe. She always makes me smile

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Super Salon

Tracey Miller
11th Mar 2022
Stylist: Dom
5.0
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Always love a trip to Lara Johnson Lifestyle. Best haircut and colour I’ve ever had . Feels like you are having a hair treatment with friends ?

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Great service

Louise Goncalves
11th Mar 2022
Stylist: Dan
5.0
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I had a colour with Abby and cut with Dan. Both were great - I had awful roots and neglected hair when I came in, but they both did a great job - thank you so much!!

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Colour Cut and blow dry

Sandra Thomas
11th Mar 2022
Stylist: Kris
4.0
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I have been coming to see Kris about a year now and the salon. I really enjoy coming to the salon for my colour and cut and blow dry and would recommend any friends or family to come and experience it for themselves .

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Response from Lara Johnson Lifestyle

Hi Sandra,
It's great to hear that you have enjoyed your visits to Lara Johnson Lifestyle over the last year. We appreciate the recommendation and hope your friends and family have a great experience too!
We always strive to offer the highest standard of service to our customers and are glad you have been pleased with the atmosphere of our salon.

Thank you again for your kind words.

Best regards,
The team at Lara Johnson Lifestyle

Regular trim

Jo
11th Mar 2022
Stylist: Mel
5.0
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As friendly as ever, Mel did a great job!

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Response from Lara Johnson Lifestyle

Thank you for taking the time to review your Lara Johnson Lifestyle experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Many thanks,
the Lara Johnson Lifestyle team x

My place of zen

Catherine Pratt
11th Mar 2022
Stylist: Kris
5.0
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I love my visits to LJ. I usually give Kris a rough idea of what I want and he works his magic to bring it to life. I’ve never been disappointed.
The junior team are also worthy of note. All bring an enthusiastic and bubbly vibe to the saloon.
I feel like I’m visiting extended family rather than just consuming a service as a paying customer.

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Response from Lara Johnson Lifestyle

Thank you for taking the time to review your salon experience at Lara Johnson Lifestyle, Mumbles, Swansea. Your feedback is always appreciated, we love and appreciate your kind comments! Thank you, we look forward to seeing you soon.
www.larajohnsonlifestyle.com