Real-Life Salon Ownership Stories
One for salon owners, hairdressers and therapists interested in owning a Saks salon. Choose to change your existing salon to Saks, take over one ready for its next chapter, or open a brand new one in a place of your choice.
AND we’re totally into nurturing our people into ownership for when the boss wants to pass it on to someone they love.
Salon owners in Perthshire, Teesside, Northumberland and North Yorkshire show how they’re rocking their chosen route…
REIMAGINE YOUR SALON AS SAKS
Independent salon owners can convert their business to Saks. Ready for it… our Saks HQ team handles everything from business ops to staff training, website, social media setup and local marketing, plus a salon revamp contribution, stock start-up pack and full launch support.
And. Breathe.
Elaine Morgan swapped Morgan’s Hair for Saks, and reopened as Saks Perth in June 2026. Elaine’s still at the helm, now backed by being part of our Saks family.
Elaine says: “After running Morgan’s, I wanted to give my customers something even better. Joining Saks means I can offer the best in hairdressing, as part of a brand with a brilliant, longstanding reputation. The hair training and creative opportunities for my team are second to none. We’re loving customers old and new having the Saks experience.”
The launch offer, first appointments for half price, brought customers flooding back, some of whom were aware of Saks given the group’s two award-winning salons in Aberdeen.
In the first few weeks of trading, Saks Perth has seen a rapid uplift in customer acquisition, digital visibility, and online engagement. Facebook followers up 42%, Instagram followers up 139%, and Google search visibility up more than 300% across key local search terms. And over 20% of salon income is already coming through online bookings – a channel that Elaine didn’t utilise previously. And that’s just the start.
Initial results demonstrate how converting to Saks can rapidly enhance a salon’s visibility, attract new clients and introduce scalable systems that support long-term sustainable growth.
TAKE OVER A SAKS SALON
Existing Saks salons occasionally become available for takeover, complete with an established team and loyal customers – ready to go from day one.
Saks Tees Barrage, at the David Lloyd Club in Thornaby, was taken on by Hannah and Mick Chatt in May. Hannah originally completed hair training at a Saks Academy, and is a familiar face in the hair industry, already working closely with the group. Hannah is taking it on alongside her current role with L’Oréal Professionnel, with a full move into Saks ownership later in the year.
The team has stayed with the salon through the handover, and early feedback from existing and new clients since Hannah took the reins reflects the seamless transition.
Hannah says: “Saks has such a strong reputation within the industry and in the area, so having that behind me means I know I’m not doing this alone. The relationship Saks has with their brands also gives me the confidence that we always have the most up-to-date insights, the best products and education available for our team. I can bring my own experience, ideas and personality to the salon. But I’ve also got the knowledge and support of the Saks brand.”
NETWORK SUCCESSION
Saks HQ helps owners plan their exit by mentoring talent from within, so a salon passes to someone the team and customers already know and trust.
After 25 years running Saks Hexham, Andrea Currah handed the day-to-day running of the salon over to daughter Shannon in May, who’s worked in the salon for nearly a decade.
Shannon, who’s also a Saks Artist delivering hair training and representing Saks backstage, says: “My mam’s trained me from the ground up on how to manage a salon and how to be a hairdresser as well. Our ethos at Saks is about making women feel special. Everything that we do leads to that – it will never change. It’s been my guiding star since the start.”
Growing into ownership isn’t only a family affair. At Saks Yarm, stylists Amy Pengilley, Charlotte Lewington and Sean Kelly proved it when they teamed up to become co-owners as previous boss Jane Myers-Lewis stepped back, with laser-focused support and mentoring from Jane and the Saks HQ team. Perfect timing as the salon celebrated 30 years of success and was ready for its next era.
WORD FROM SAKS HQ
Jezz Ellis, head of business operations at Saks, says: “These successions show the strength of the businesses our owners build. They create salon cultures that clients trust and teams want to be part of, making the transition to new ownership a natural next step, not a fresh start.
“For new Saks owners, it’s a chance to grow from strong foundations while bringing their ideas to the business. For clients, it means the same values, familiar faces and high standards.
“We’re proud to support our owners through every stage of their journey, helping successful businesses thrive for years to come.”
LIKE TO LEARN MORE?
Thinking about joining Saks? Or perhaps you’re ready to take a step back from salon ownership? Whatever your plans, we’re here to help you consider your options and plan a smooth transition that works for you, your team, and your clients. Let’s chat about what’s possible. No pressure, no obligation, just honest advice and practical support.
Visit saks.co.uk/join-the-saks-family/, email ownasalon@saks.co.uk or call 0845 678 0290.