Kirkcaldy salon's hair-raising success is just Perfection
Kirsty Williamson (29) owns Perfection Hairdressing and decided, after finding staff were “falling over each other”, to move to a bigger salon just a few doors along on Commercial Street.
The move is a testament to the success of the business, which started in 2012, although Kirsty’s roots in hairdressing go back further.
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Hide Ad“I worked in Jackal’s Hair Studio on Kirkcaldy High Street, starting as a Saturday girl when I was 13,” she said.
“By the time I was 20 I was actually managing the salon. It had changed hands and was called Artistry Hair and Beauty.
“That was quite a test in itself because I was managing people who had taught me and were double my age.
“From there I decided to go mobile, but found that really wasn’t for me so then I decided to open up Perfection in 2012.”
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Hide AdKirsty says her early experience meant that she had already acquired many business skills.
“Because I’d had that experience of opening a salon I just went ahead and did it all myself,” she said. “I also work as a teacher for Matrix Hair Care and deal with a lot of salon owners, so I know people in business.
“But in the beginning I just had to go with it and learn from my mistakes.”
The open day for the new salon was a huge success. “I wasn’t sure anyone would show up but it was mayhem,” she said.
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Hide AdHer business is going from strength to strength but Kirsty said her methods are simple: “If I keep my staff happy and ensure that the customers are well looked after, then the business will just carry on.”