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A new salon is set to open its doors offering a variety of beauty treatments to the public in Farnworth today. Chantelle Swindells has been working in salons from a young age. (Image: Chantelle Swindells) Chantelle Swindells, 30, has spent more than £30,000 on renovating the Market Street space, which will be the new location for the beauty salon, OhSoTilly, named after Chantelle’s daughter.
The salon has undergone extensive renovations. (Image: Chantelle Swindells) The site, which was previously a Cash Converters store, is set to officially open at a glamorous launch event on Friday, April 4 from 7.30pm.
The site was previously a Cash Converters store and has undergone over 12 months of refurbishment. (Image: Chantelle Swindells) Despite the success of her beauty brand, launching the business has not always been a walk in the park for Chantelle, who lives in Lostock, specifically keeping the business going during the pandemic. Oh So Tilly will open its doors to the public on Friday April 4.
(Image: Chantelle Swindells) She said: “I’ve always worked in salons from a young age, it has been my passion for a long time. “Even when I was working other jobs , I would do nails on the side where I could, I would fit doing beauty treatments around every job I had. READ MORE: Rebellious Rose unveils new Westhoughton shop location Bolton Hospice officially opens new Little Lever shop Saving Threads CIC raises £40000 for Bolton charities “I was working as a beautician full-time before the pandemic, but the lockdown and social distancing made it very hard for me to continue.
I had to go down to part-time in the end which affected my income. “I’d also just had my daughter, so juggling a new born baby with a business during the midst of the pandemic was extremely difficult. “My partner opened up an electrical brand during the midst of it, and he let me use one of the rooms in the building when it was finally allowed, so this was how I was able to start up again.
The salon, which is located on Market Street, started out as a disused store. (Image: Chantelle Swindells) “It felt like it I was starting again and at times it was extremely difficult. But I managed to purchase the new space and focus on renovating it into something I was happy with.
“The space is neutral, clean and black. I tried my best to make it as family friendly as possible, I wanted people to come in here and feel instantly relaxed. That was the vibe that I wanted.
Chantelle has described her struggle to keep the business open during the pandemic. (Image: Chantelle Swindells) “I wanted to highlight the difficulties of opening a business during the pandemic, it wasn’t a walk in the park, but it is possible to bounce back. I couldn’t have done it without support from my family, friends and my partner.
” The business is currently looking for nail techs, beauticians and make up artists to rent out the space. Those interested are advised to contact the salon directly via Facebook..
