Donors have a heart!
Donors have a heart!
A life-saving defibrillator has been installed thanks to community fundraising efforts.
Salon owner Daren Terry led the efforts to raise the £2,400 required to provide essential life-saving support for anyone who suffers a cardiac arrest.
Now, thanks to Daren’s fundraising efforts, a new defibrillator was unveiled on Friday to offer help to potential heart attack victims in and around Aldwick Road, Bognor Regis.
Daren, who along with his wife and Lotus Styling co-owner, Kate, raised tens of thousands of pounds over the years through various charity fundraising efforts, said he was delighted the defibrillator was now in place.
He said: “Aldwick Road is busier than ever and at Lotus Styling we are proud to be at the forefront of somewhat a revival in the area.
“We have a sense of public duty almost and when you see the vital difference having a defibrillator nearby can make.
“It made perfect sense to try to raise the money and have one installed. It can literally be the difference between life and death.
“We have had great support from lots of lovely people and businesses who have helped us reach our target and we’d like to thank everyone who has donated so generously.
“The whole campaign has engendered a great sense of community and I am personally thrilled that we have been able to at least try to make a
difference.”
“Hopefully, looking ahead, we can have a few more in the town as well. It’s been a great effort from all concerned and they are to be congratulated.
Famous Yoda hits Disney World Florida!
Famous Yoda hits Disney World Florida!
Starwars fan Adrian was flying to Disney World Florida, Starwars style courtesy of Virgin Holidays!
And what a better way to enjoy the trip with his very own Yoda created into the back of his head by Daren.
We have created many works of art over the years but this creation created a storm!!
Featuring in Virgin Holidays videos, the Portsmouth news paper and even getting the thumbs up approval by the very own Warwick Davis!
Bring us your bras campaign with Spirit FM and Against Breast Cancer!
Bring us your bras campaign with Spirit FM and Against Breast Cancer!
The launch of the 'bring us your bras' campaign is Tuesday 4th February 2020 (World Cancer Day) - ends Sunday 1st March 2020!
Bra bank will be delivered to Lotus Styling on Tuesday 4th February where people can donate old + unwanted bras...
Bras will be recycled and money raised will help fund vital research to help beat Breast Cancer.
Bras will be recycled and given a new lease of life in developing countries such as Togo, Ghana and Kenya where bras remain too expensive to produce locally!
For every tonne collected - Against Breast Cancer receives £700 to fund their research!
So get behind us and help us support this campaign by bringing in your bras! All donations are very much appreciated!
We are featured in Salon Focus Magazine!
We are featured in Salon Focus Magazine!
We are so excited to have appeared in the National Hairdressers Federation Magazine - Salon Focus!
Celebrating 30 years in the business and being recognised by the hairdressers bible the NHF, Daren was interviewed which we can add to our achievements over the last 30
years!
- WOOKIE TO TROOPER! -
One of our favourite clients, Kai Ward, allowed Daren to create one of his favourite film icons - a Storm Trooper, to celebrate the final chapter in the Skywalker saga!
Gift Vouchers Available
From Birthdays to Christmas, here at Lotus we have Gift vouchers available to make the perfect present!
Spoil someone you love and treat them to get the full pamper!
Drum roll please...
We are so thankful for each and every one of you who donated money, brought in cakes and bought raffle tickets for our Macmillan Coffee Morning!
With the help of everyone we have raised a huge £622 for Macmillan Cancer!
So thankyou all so much!
30th Birthday Celebrations!
Cutting edge! Daren and Kate set to celebrate as Lotus Styling approaches an incredible 300,000 haircuts!
The magnificent milestone comes as Daren, along with business partner and wife, Kate, get ready to celebrate the 30th anniversary next month of opening the salon in the town. Lotus Styling, which is in the town’s Aldwick Road, is the current holder of the Observer Salon of the Year award and, over the past three decades, have won many plaudits for business nous, commitment to the community and charitable work.
Indeed, husband-and-wife team Daren and Kate estimate that the charity fundraising work they have undertaken over the years has a total in the region of an incredible £30,000.
Daren, who has worked as a consultant for BRAUN in London and appeared at Salon international, has amassed an array of awards and recognition of supreme standards over the years — the latest of which includes being recognised as a Goldwell Master Colourist and a five-star recommendation in the Good Salon Guide.
Speaking about the aims and ambition of the business over the past 30 years, Daren said:
“Ultimately, we couldn’t have more pride in what we have achieved over the years. The goal was to create a hair salon with a vibe of London’s West End and we’ve been able to do that. The fact that we have so many loyal customers who come to us for the Lotus experience proves that. Our clients come here to relax, enjoy a convivial atmosphere and enjoy a great service — and at the end of it all their hair looks absolutely amazing, too! It’s more of a social event and that’s lovely.”
Another aspect of the business that is pleasing for both Daren and Kate is the excellent staff retention record. Kate explained:
“I think it’s testament to the ethos of the business that we have three staff members with incredible years of service — Keir 27 years, Louise 22 years and Nicky 13 years. In the modern age, that’s incredible and we’re so very proud to be able to reply on these fantastic people. We have a great team!”
Daren has been in the spotlight over the years for his wonderful hair creations as well as his artistic approach on all aspects of hair — and that includes the creative window displays so well loved by the townsfolk.
His GH Tree (a unique Christmas tree made out of GHD stylers) went viral on the internet. And he was in the media back in 2018 when he shaved England World Cup ace Harry Kane into the back of a client’s head then featured on Good Morning Britain with celebrities Piers Morgan and Susannah Reid. There have been many more newspaper stories besides.
As mentioned, charity fundraising has been key to the ethos at the business from day one when the salon was first opened in Argyle Road, Bognor Regis in 1989. The efforts, which include a hair-cutting session in a hot air balloon, have attracted rich praise over the years. Indeed, Daren is actually a world record holder thanks to his “26-hour cutathon” when he trimmed hair non-stop for 26 hours – with proceeds going to CRY, Clic Sargent and Chestnut Tree House.
Daren added:
“We’ve also helped the Bognor Regis Foodbank; Prostate Cancer UK, Breast Cancer Now and we are especially proud of being awarded top fundraiser of GHD Pink Campaign. And for the Little Princess Trust we were quoted by the charity as having donated the most amount of hair in the UK, with over 2000 inches of hair collected, providing wigs for children who have lost hair through cancer or other illnesses.”
Overall, quite a busy 30 years!
Salon apprentices wanted!
The time has come where we are looking for new salon apprentice's!
If you or someone you know is interested then please get in touch on 01243 862948!
Now introducing barber Kai!
We are now offering for a limited time only a special price with our very own London barber Kai!
An introductory offer of a cut & style from £7 and wash & style from £10
Grab this great offer whilst spaces last!
Good Salon Guide 5 stars!
Good Salon Guide - we are very proud to announce that we have been rewarded 5 stars from Good Salon Guide and are delighted to have achieved independent recognition of our salons standards. We are also a recognised colour expert salon by the Good Salon Guide.
Lotus Styling in Bognor Regis invited to attend the houses of parliament!
Lotus Styling has been shortlisted for the first ever Hair & Beauty Community Awards run by the National Hairdressers Federation and the National Beauty Federation. The awards were launched in 2019 to recongise and promote the fantastic work hair salons, barber shops and beauty salons do to support their local communities.
Georgie is now a Color Master!
After attending a 6 week course at the Goldwell Academy in London, Georgie is now a qualified Color Master.
With more color knowledge than ever, be sure to book an appointment!
Lotus Styling are the winners!
We are very pleased to announce that we are the 2018 Salon of the year winners!
Thankyou to everyone for the votes and continuous support!
