Celebrating Women Since 1974
Unapologetically proud of our heritage and nifty at 50… LET’S GO! We’ve been celebrating women since 1974 with a whole lotta hair and beauty love. And right now we want to say huge thanks to all our customers… the OGs from back in the day to next gen newbies in first time this week.
Also showing appreciating our product partners and creative collaborators. You. Are. Sweet. And always *all the* Saks faces from across the decades for creating hair magic, beauty moves and rocking getting you in.
CELEBRATIONS OVERSEAS
We kicked off our big birthday with a four-day celebration for our salon owners at the 5-star Gran Hotel Miramar in Malaga which also tied in with our ‘Saks 50’ launch on all the feeds on 1 October 2024.
Dancing kings and queens good to go
In partnership with our mates at L’Oréal Professionnel, our action-packed agenda included a four-hour trek along the Caminito Del Ray – a legendary walkway pinned along the steep walls of a narrow gorge – to raise funds for our national charity partner The Eve Appeal, a dolphin-spotting catamaran trip along the Andalusian coast AND a 70s-vibe Gala Dinner. Had to be done!
Unapoloetically here for the party
Anna Clinton, salon owner at Saks Sedbury Hall, says “Saks 50 in Malaga? Amazing! Great to spend time out with the Saks family – some of whom I’ve known since starting my Saks journey 30 years ago. Two best bits – the trek and the 70s party – we love a party and it’s even better when we have a theme! Massive thanks to Saks HQ and L’Oréal Pro for looking after us so well.”
Err.. Strictly ’70s Disco Posse?
Stretching birthdays are de rigueur, and we are here for ’em. Marking the occasion continues apace with 2025 seeing the launch of a special social media competition #watchthisspace.
Boat life
SAKS4EVE FUNDRAISING
Having pledged to raise £250k to aid The Eve Appeal’s world class research into all five gynaecological cancers, we’ve now raised £230k… with eyes on achieving the target in our 50th year.
Saks4Eve trekking
WHOLE LOTTA HAIR AND BEAUTY HISTORY
SAKS HAIR… From one salon in Darlington in the northeast of England, offering new, relaxed ‘cuts and blow dries’ for the ‘70s era, the Saks-buzz spread, and further SAKS HAIR salons quickly opened, culminating in Saks Franchising launching in 1981, taking us across the UK.
Lynn of Saks South Shields back in the day (logo girl)
SAKS BEAUTY… launched in 1996 in response to demand from our customers and we were was the first to bring Botox and injectables to the high street. Anti-ageing facials, and advanced treatments such as IPL hair removal and contouring followed.
Our MD Stephen Kee has been with Saks since the beginning and still leads team-HQ today. A wholly owned leadership setup since day one, of our original two founders, Malcolm Hanson sadly passed away in 2013 and Dennis Cheesebrough still co-owns with Stephen. ❤️❤️❤️
This is us
Skee says: “It’s fantastic to see everyone celebrating our big birthday with us. We’ve received so many heartfelt wishes and shared countless funny memories already – it means a lot. There’s no doubt that being part of the Saks community is special. We know this because our salon owners tell us – there’s a sense of belonging. A big Saks salute to our salon owners and all our teams.”
ALL GOOD THINGS
Our ‘Since 1974’ heritage film thanks customers past and present and all the Saks faces who have contributed along the way. Perfect pairing with our ‘Good for You’ brand campaign which showcases how a salon visit can make a difference to your day. We know it 100% can… because our customers told us so.
A-LISTER STYLING
Our creative director Luke Pluckrose leads hair training for our salons and takes countless stylists backstage who’re interested in exploring creativity.
Today Luke is also a sought-after session stylist – check his grid – working with Alexa Chung, Ashley Graham, Charlotte Tilbury, Nicola Coughlan, Nicole Scherzinger and Paris Jackson. Last few months alone. That. Good. And our stylists *love* emulating Luke’s latest look for our customers and our salons’ feeds.
Nuff said
FUTURE FACING FOR OUR CUSTOMERS
Whilst our heritage campaign has a ‘back in the day’ vibe, we are digitally On It nowadays so it’s easy-peasy when you want to come in. Visit saks.co.uk, for what you need to know about your salon – online booking, menus, prices, location, reviews, team chat and salon news. You can also book via our free ‘Love Saks’ app and collect digital stamps for treats too.
Janet King, Head of Marketing “We’re proud that so many of our people and customers have stayed with us and excited to see the next generation coming through. We appreciate each one of you, our hard-working Saks HQ team, and everyone who’s contributed along the way. You all know who you are – as we say in our campaign – thanks to you and you and you!”
HAVE YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT FOR HALF PRICE
To celebrate this special anniversary, new customers can book their first appointments for half price. Simply quote ‘Saks 50% Off” at the time of booking and ask for T&Cs.
[Sings] It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it. So proud. Love Saks xx