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Congratulations Melodie — now a fully qualified hairdresser
Celebrating Melodie completing her apprenticeship at Fircroft after two and a half years of training.
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A huge congratulations to Melodie, who has completed her apprenticeship with us and is now a fully qualified hairdresser.
It has been lovely watching her confidence and skills develop over the last two and a half years. She has worked so hard to reach this milestone, and the whole team is delighted to see that commitment pay off.
An important part of our team
Melodie has become such a valued part of Fircroft and is already building a loyal clientele of her own. Supporting her through her training and seeing her grow into a qualified hairdresser has been a pleasure.
Completing an apprenticeship takes dedication, practice and plenty of support along the way. We’re proud of everything she has achieved and excited to see her continue developing her career with us.
Thank you to our models and clients
A big thank you to everyone who has encouraged Melodie, especially those who volunteered as models and trusted her with their hair during the early stages of her training. You have helped her build the experience and confidence to get to this point.
Please join us in congratulating her on a brilliant achievement.
To arrange an appointment, check our online calendar or call 01473 464487. Colour and technical services are booked by telephone.
Sharing our craft at Salon International 2026
The Fircroft team demonstrates with Takara Belmont at Salon International 2026, sharing skills and bringing fresh inspiration back to Ipswich.
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We’ve been taking our craft beyond the salon! This October, we were proud to demonstrate at Salon International 2026, supporting Takara Belmont across two stands, including Professional Beauty.
It was a busy time of live demonstrations, meeting fellow hair and beauty professionals and showing Takara Belmont’s equipment in action. For our team, it was a chance to share our skills, exchange ideas and be part of the wider hairdressing community.
Sharing our passion for hair
Demonstrating at the show is something we’re proud of. It gives us the opportunity to share the care and attention that go into our work, while spending time with people who are just as enthusiastic about hairdressing as we are.
Our photographs capture a few of those moments: the concentration during a demonstration, the team together on the stand and some smiles in between. A big thank you to Takara Belmont for having us, and to everyone who stopped to watch and say hello.
Fresh inspiration for our clients in Ipswich
Days like these bring fresh ideas and energy back to the salon. The conversations, demonstrations and time together are a reminder of how much we enjoy our craft, and we look forward to sharing that enthusiasm with you at your next visit.
You can see more photographs in our salon gallery, or keep up with life at Fircroft on Instagram.
Battle of the Barbers: a little salon banter on the airwaves
Giovanni and Ciro join Suffolk Sound presenter Norman Lloyd for a September recording of Battle of the Barbers.
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There’s always plenty of conversation around our salon chairs, and in September Giovanni and Ciro joined presenter Norman Lloyd for another recording of Battle of the Barbers — bringing a little of that salon humour to Suffolk Sound.
The photograph is a lovely glimpse behind the scenes: the microphone is out, Norman has his headphones on, and the three of them are ready to swap salon chat for a spot of radio banter. We put plenty of care into our haircuts. The standard of the jokes is a little harder to guarantee!
From the salon chair to the airwaves
If you’ve ever enjoyed a chat with Giovanni or Ciro while having your hair done, you’ll recognise the spirit of Battle of the Barbers. It’s a chance to share some light-hearted fun beyond the salon, with the sort of proudly terrible jokes that might earn a laugh — or a very well-deserved groan.
Norman has spent many years involved in radio around Suffolk, beginning in hospital radio. He now presents Monday afternoons on Suffolk Sound, a local station bringing music and familiar voices to listeners across the county.
For us, being part of local life means enjoying those connections as well as looking after your hair. We love having another way to share the personalities behind the salon and, hopefully, bring a smile to your Monday.
Tune in
Catch Norman’s show on Mondays from 2pm to 4pm on Suffolk Sound and listen out for Battle of the Barbers. You can listen online through the Suffolk Sound website; check the station’s programme schedule for the latest listings.
And next time you’re in the salon, let us know whose jokes deserve the biggest groan!
Welcoming Hannah to the Fircroft team
Hannah joins Fircroft with over ten years of local hairdressing experience and a love of colour.
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We’re excited to welcome Hannah to the Fircroft Hairdressing team.
With over ten years’ hairdressing experience in the local area, Hannah brings plenty of experience and creativity to the salon. She loves all things colour and is looking forward to welcoming both familiar faces and new clients to her chair.
A warm Fircroft welcome
Choosing a new salon or stylist begins with a conversation. Whether you’re ready for a change or would like to talk through your colour, Hannah will be happy to discuss what you have in mind.
Existing clients who already know Hannah are welcome to get in touch with her directly to arrange their next visit. For everyone discovering her at Fircroft, we look forward to introducing you.
Please join us in giving Hannah a very warm welcome to the team.
View online appointment availability, or call 01473 464487. For colour and technical services, please telephone the salon so we can arrange the right appointment.
Welcoming Vicky to the Fircroft team
Meet Vicky, bringing over 25 years of hairdressing experience in Ipswich and a background in education and training.
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We’re delighted to introduce Vicky to the Fircroft Hairdressing team.
With over 25 years’ experience working in Ipswich, Vicky brings a wealth of knowledge across all aspects of hairdressing, alongside a background in education and training.
Experience, knowledge and a friendly welcome
Many of our clients may already know Vicky from her years working locally. We’re excited for both familiar and new faces to have the opportunity to sit in her chair at Fircroft.
Her experience and training background are a welcome addition to our team. Whether you’re looking to maintain a style you love or talk through a change, your appointment begins with a conversation about your hair and what you would like to achieve.
Please join us in giving Vicky a very warm Fircroft welcome. We’re pleased to have her with us and look forward to introducing you on your next visit.
Explore online appointment availability, or telephone 01473 464487. Please call for colour and technical appointments so we can discuss your requirements.
Suffolk Remembers 2026: supporting an evening of remembrance
Fircroft and Francesco support Suffolk Remembers 2026, with photographs from the evening and Norman Lloyd of Suffolk Sound.
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Fircroft Hairdressing was proud to support Suffolk Remembers again in 2026, alongside our sister salon, Francesco Hair Salon.
Held on Sunday 21 June at Felixstowe seafront, St Elizabeth Hospice’s event brought the local community together for an evening of remembrance. Candles illuminated the words “Suffolk Remembers”, creating a space to reflect on loved ones and celebrate their lives.
Supporting our local community
Our photographs capture the preparations, the illuminated letters and the sponsorship display for both salons. We also shared a photograph with Norman Lloyd of Suffolk Sound.
Supporting our local community is an important part of life at Fircroft. We were pleased to play a small part in an evening that meant so much to many families, while supporting the work of St Elizabeth Hospice.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening possible.
Welcoming Gill to the Fircroft team
A warm welcome to Gill, bringing over 40 years of hairdressing experience to the Fircroft team in Ipswich.
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There’s a new face to say hello to at Fircroft. We’re delighted to welcome Gill to our hairdressing team in Ipswich.
Gill joins us with over 40 years of hairdressing experience. Alongside that knowledge comes an enthusiasm for her craft and for helping each client leave the salon feeling good about their hair.
Experience and a friendly welcome
Getting to know our clients is an important part of life at Fircroft. Gill shares that approach: taking time to listen, understanding what you would like from your visit and making you feel comfortable in the chair.
She is already finding her feet with the team, and we’re looking forward to introducing her to more of our clients. Whether you already know Gill or will be meeting her for the first time, please join us in giving her a warm Fircroft welcome.
To arrange a visit with Gill, check our online appointment availability or call the salon on 01473 464487. Please telephone us for colour and technical services so we can allow the right time for your appointment.
£5,603 for St Elizabeth Hospice — thank you!
Fircroft Hairdressing and Francesco Hair Salon celebrate £5,603 raised for St Elizabeth Hospice during 2025.
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What a lovely way to begin the year. In January, we celebrated presenting £5,603 to St Elizabeth Hospice, raised through the combined efforts of Fircroft Hairdressing, our sister salon Francesco Hair Salon, and our wonderful clients and supporters during 2025.
Seeing the total written on that giant cheque was a proud moment. Behind it were lots of people giving their time, joining in and donating to help a charity doing such important work in our local community.
A year of coming together
Our fundraising included a quiz night with an extra memorable moment: our stylist Danny Jones was sponsored to have his head shaved! We’re usually helping other people with their hair, so this time it was Danny’s turn to take a seat for a very good cause.
Across the two salons, our support also included Suffolk Remembers, the Midnight Walk and Christmas Jumper Day. Together, those efforts helped us reach the £5,603 total for 2025.
Supporting care close to home
St Elizabeth Hospice supports people living with progressive and life-limiting illnesses, as well as their families. Its care reaches people at home, in the community and in its inpatient services, making local fundraising an important part of sustaining that support.
As a local, family-run business, we’re proud to play a small part. This donation belongs to everyone who helped make it possible, and we’re continuing our support for the hospice into 2026.
Thank you
To everyone who donated, took part, sponsored Danny or supported the team: thank you. Whether your contribution was large or small, it helped us turn a year of community effort into something we could give back together.
Find out more about the charity and ways to help on the St Elizabeth Hospice website.
Ipswich Town Women’s Sponsor
Fircroft Hairdressing Sponsors Ipswich Town Women’s Striker Rianna Dean
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Fircroft Hairdressing Sponsors Ipswich Town Women’s Striker Rianna Dean
At Fircroft Hairdressing, we are passionate about supporting our local community and celebrating success in Suffolk. That’s why we’re incredibly proud to announce our sponsorship of Ipswich Town Women’s new striker, Rianna Dean, for the season ahead.
Rianna is an exciting addition to the squad and we look forward to following her journey as she makes her impact in the famous blue shirt. As loyal supporters of Ipswich Town, this partnership continues our long tradition of backing local sport and investing in the people and teams that inspire our community.
We can’t wait to cheer Rianna on throughout the season and share in the excitement with fellow Ipswich Town supporters.
Suffolk Remembers 2025: lighting the way for our local hospice
Fircroft Hairdressing and Francesco Hair Salon sponsor letters at Suffolk Remembers 2025 in support of St Elizabeth Hospice.
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We were proud to support Suffolk Remembers 2025 by sponsoring letters in the illuminated display for St Elizabeth Hospice, alongside our sister salon Francesco Hair Salon.
Held at Felixstowe Seafront Gardens on Saturday 21 June, the annual remembrance event brought people together to reflect on the lives of loved ones. As Suffolk Day drew to a close, 5,000 solar-powered candles lit up the words “Suffolk Remembers”.
A moment to remember, together
From 9pm to 10pm, the seafront became a place for quiet reflection, with music from Pop Chorus and Martlesham Brass, alongside poetry readings. People could make a dedication whether or not their loved one had received hospice care.
The letters were supported by local business sponsors. For our salons, sponsoring part of the display was a meaningful way to contribute to a shared moment of remembrance and support a charity at the heart of our community.
Proud to support our local hospice
St Elizabeth Hospice helps people living with progressive and life-limiting illnesses and supports their families. We’re grateful to have opportunities like Suffolk Remembers to stand alongside other local businesses, families and supporters in backing its work.
Thank you to everyone who made the evening possible, and to all those who supported the hospice in their own way. It was a reminder of what a community can do when it comes together.
You can read more about the evening in St Elizabeth Hospice’s event report.
Local Salon Finalist
Waking up to fantastic news that we have been shortlisted as 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 in the 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨.
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Waking up to fantastic news that we have been shortlisted as 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 in the 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨.
This achievement is a reflection of our team’s dedication, talent, and passion, as well as the continued support from our amazing clients.
We’re beyond grateful to be recognised among the best in the industry.
A huge thank you to our amazing team for their hard work every single day and to our clients for your continued trust and support – we wouldn’t be here without you.
Salon Business Awards Finalists
We are delighted and honoured to find out that we have been named Finalists in ‘The Salon Business Awards 2023’
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We are delighted and honoured to find out that we have been named Finalists in ‘The Salon Business Awards 2023’
With over a thousand entries, making for a very spectacular 10th anniversary of the competition, we are delighted to find out we are FINALISTS in both the ‘Digital Salon of the Year’ & ‘Ultimate Salon of the Year’ categories.
We’d like to thank our amazing clients for your continued support!
GenX Lunch Break Show
We are delighted to announce that we are now the proud sponsors of the brilliant
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We are delighted to announce that we are now the proud sponsors of the brilliant
𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙇𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬 on Suffolk’s only commercial radio station – GenX Radio Suffolk
Catch the show daily on DAB or online between 12pm-2pm.
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Launching our new App!
Launching the new Fircroft Hairdressing App 𝘼𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙥𝙥 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚 & 𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚
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Launching the new Fircroft Hairdressing App
𝘼𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙥𝙥 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚 & 𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚
As well as all the usual methods, you can now download our new app, where you’ll be able to book & manage your appointments on the go…
𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 ‘𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙩 𝙃𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜’ 𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘼𝙥𝙥 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙥𝙥…𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘶𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘶𝘴
Best Salon Team Finalist – 2022
We are delighted to find out our amazing team at Fircroft Hairdressing have been shortlisted in the national Salon Awards as BEST SALON TEAM Finalists!!
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We are delighted to find out our amazing team at Fircroft Hairdressing have been shortlisted in the national Salon Awards as BEST SALON TEAM Finalists!!
A huge well done to our talented team of staff – a small recognition for all the hard work they do!
Defibrillator Installed!
We are delighted to say that the defibrillator has now been installed and is ready for deployment – should it ever be needed.
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We are delighted to say that the defibrillator has now been installed and is ready for deployment – should it ever be needed.
We wanted to thank everyone who supported and backed our fundraising initiative – what a brilliant community achievement!
Well done all..
The story was covered in the local press by Ipswich Star:
Defib Update
Great news, the defibrillator & cabinet have now been delivered and are ready for installation on the Fircroft Road parade ?
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Great news, the defibrillator & cabinet have now been delivered and are ready for installation on the Fircroft Road parade ?
We have spoken to the East of England Co-op & the installation contractors, who have now been booked and installation should happen within the next month or so near to the Amazon lockers, next to the car park ?
Once again thank you to everyone who has contributed to this fundraising campaign ??
More information available at – www.fircrofthairdressing.co.uk/defib
Education Day
Giovanni was invited to Poole provide a day of eduction, presentation & practical workshops for Mike Taylor Education’s ‘Inspiration Day’ – an event for students and fellow…
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Giovanni was invited to Poole provide a day of eduction, presentation & practical workshops for Mike Taylor Education’s ‘Inspiration Day’ – an event for students and fellow hairdressers & barbers.
Topics included barbering, patterns, fashion cuts and trichology…
This was followed by an evening of stage demonstrations for the Great British Barbering Academy
Welcoming Lucy to the team
We are absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Lucy to our fabulous team here at Fircroft Hairdressing.
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We are absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Lucy to our fabulous team here at Fircroft Hairdressing.
Lucy has been hairdressing in Ipswich for over 16 years & brings wealth of experience to the salon ✂️?
To book your appointment with Lucy get in touch by calling 01473 464487
Fundraising for a defibrillator
You may have spotted a few new collection boxes in most of the shops in our parade over the last few days… that’s because we’ve initiated a…
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You may have spotted a few new collection boxes in most of the shops in our parade over the last few days… that’s because we’ve initiated a community fundraising project for a defibrillator to be installed on our shopping parade. Our neighbourhood amenities are used by hundreds of local residents every day, and is an integral hub for thousands of surrounding houses….
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In short, we are looking to raise £2,000 – That may sound like a lot… but this is what is required to cover the cost of the defibrillator, a locked cabinet to house the equipment and the installation of the defibrillator. The proposed location is near the Amazon lockers at the Fircroft Road shopping parade, near to the car park & Man on the Moon pub.We have already secured the backing of the East of England Co-Op for the project, who have very kindly agreed to allow the installation to the exterior of their food store, pick up the initial electrical costs for the installation of the AED and will also undertake the necessary weekly compliance check of the equipment.
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We have many exiting things planned as part of the fundraising project so keep checking our website and social media profiles and we will release details of these events in due course.In the meantime, if you simply want to help you can do so by donating anything you can!
YOU CAN ALSO DONATE ONLINE VIA OUR WEBSITE:https://fircrofthairdressing.co.uk/defib/
Samuels FC Team Sponsor
We are delighted to announce that we will be sponsoring Samuels FC and have provided the team with new kits for the upcoming season.
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We are delighted to announce that we will be sponsoring Samuels FC and have provided the team with new kits for the upcoming season.
Samuels FC are a new team, starting out in the SIL Division 4.
Good Luck for the upcoming season from Danny & the team at Fircroft Hairdressing!
FORZA – the launch
We are delighted to be launching our new top quality styling range that will be exclusively available at Fircroft Hairdressing & Francesco Hair Salon!
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We are delighted to be launching our new top quality styling range that will be exclusively available at Fircroft Hairdressing & Francesco Hair Salon!
Having worked with many ranges over the years we are confident our products will mean clients can maintain their style at home with ease in between salon visits. Your stylist will recommend the right product for you.
Check out the entire range by clicking here: https://fircrofthairdressing.co.uk/forza/
FORZA – the encouraging word we all need to hear right now.
Forza literally means Force, or Power.
The idea for our brand was born during the lockdown and in this context Forza means “come on” or “you can do it!”
Almost like saying “be strong” or “you’ve got the strength to do this.” Always a very useful word to have in your vocabulary. But when times get hard, it’s absolutely essential. Maybe it’s just us, but even just saying it loud makes us feel a bit more capable – FORZA!!
WINNERS!
We are delighted to find out we have won:
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We are delighted to find out we have won:
? ‘Best New or Refurbished Salon’ ? at the Salon Awards 2020
A fantastic reward for all the hard work, planning & investment that went into the refurbishment and re-fitting of the salon earlier this year!
Thank you to everyone involved in the project!
We are back!
We are back to work today & are delighted to begin the festive season with a Christmas donation to Suffolk Baby Bank
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We are back to work today & are delighted to begin the festive season with a Christmas donation to Suffolk Baby Bank
Well done & thank you to Danny who collected the donations from staff of both Fircroft Hairdressing & Francesco Hair Salon, then bought and wrapped all the presents for the donation
Temporarily Closed – back from Thursday 3rd December
IMPORTANT CLIENT NOTICE:
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IMPORTANT CLIENT NOTICE:
Following the recent announcement by the Government that all hair salons must close due to lockdown, we are temporarily closing our salon from today and will re-open on Thursday 3rd December.
WE ARE TAKING BOOKINGS FOR THURSDAY 3rd DECEMBER – SO PLEASE EITHER BOOK ONLINE OR CONTACT US!
- Unfortunately all appointments between Thursday 5th November – Wednesday 2nd December have been CANCELLED. We will attempt to contact all clients, either by phone or email, with appointments in this affected period to reschedule for after the 3rd December.
- If you have a booking for Thursday 3rd December and after these appointments REMAIN BOOKED IN – so please attend or contact us to reschedule if you can’t. If the lockdown is extended by the government we will contact clients again.
- Men can reschedule their own bookings for December online at www.fircrofthairdressing.co.uk/book
If you have any queries, want to order a regular product for ‘click & collect’ or wish to book an appointment for December please email us anytime: info@fircrofthairdressing.co.uk
or leave a voice message on our answerphone by calling 01473 464487 and we will get back to you.
Salon Awards 2020
BEST NEW OR REFURBISHED SALON – FINALISTS!
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BEST NEW OR REFURBISHED SALON – FINALISTS!
We’re delighted to find out today that Fircroft Hairdressing has been shortlisted in the 2020 Salon Awards as: ‘Best New or Refurbished Salon’ for the luxury refurbishment carried out in 2020
Thank you to everyone who was involved in the refurbishment of the salon, particularly The KBB Centre & Takara Belmont.
Welcoming Danny to the team
We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Danny Jones to the team at Fircroft Hairdressing in Ipswich.
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We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Danny Jones to the team at Fircroft Hairdressing in Ipswich.
Danny has been hairdressing in Ipswich for over 30 years and brings wealth a of experience to the salon and welcomes clients old & new.
To book your appointment with Danny get in touch by calling 01473 464487 or email us at info@fircrofthairdressing.co.uk
Team Sponsor
We are proud to announce we are sponsoring EEOB (Eastern Electricity Old Boys) this season!
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We are proud to announce we are sponsoring EEOB (Eastern Electricity Old Boys) this season!
It was awesome to see boys wearing the brand new Fircroft Hairdressing sponsored kit today…topped off with a 5-0 win against Martlesham Old Boys
Thanks to Hudson Group for a great job on the shirts and good luck to EEOB this season!
Beard Trims are back!
The Government has updated close contact guidance this week and beard trims are back in and available!
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The Government has updated close contact guidance this week and beard trims are back in and available!
We will be still wearing our mask and visor to carry out the service as safely as possible.
Head to www.fircrofthairdressing.co.uk/book and add your beard trim to your service!
We have refurbished the salon!
A sneak peak at our brand new, fully refurbished salon…
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A sneak peak at our brand new, fully refurbished salon…
We can’t wait to welcome you back from tomorrow
Men’s Online Booking
Our new men’s online booking system is live 24/7 and easy to use!
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Our new men’s online booking system is live 24/7 and easy to use!
You can book online any time by visiting www.fircrofthairdressing.co.uk/book
Ladies can continue to book by phoning 01473 464487 or by emailing a booking request to info@fircrofthairdressing.co.uk
Men’s & Boys appointments can still also be booked by phone or email if they prefer.
Re-opening on 4th July
We’ve just had it confirmed from the UK Government that hair salons can open from Saturday 4th July!
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We’ve just had it confirmed from the UK Government that hair salons can open from Saturday 4th July!
We are absolutely thrilled to finally have a date, and are finalising details & will be opening our online booking system and phone line very soon.
We anticipate it being quite busy to begin with so please bear with us…
In the mean time if you have any queries please email info@fircrofthairdressing.co.uk
Thankyou NHS
Check out our kids homemade rainbow on display in the salon window if you’re walking past in support of the Rainbow Trail and the NHS hard work…
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Check out our kids homemade rainbow on display in the salon window if you’re walking past in support of the Rainbow Trail and the NHS hard work during the Covid-19 pandemic
Covid 19; Temporarily Closed
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Following the latest Government announcement and advice surrounding Coronavirus it is with a heavy heart that we have temporarily closed the salon with immediate effect & until further notice.
This is one of the most difficult decisions we have ever had to make, but we feel that the health and safety of our staff, our clients and our families MUST come first and that it would be irresponsible of us to continue to work until we have more guidance.
We truly hope you understand our decision. We WILL be back bigger, better and stronger. Thank you so so much for your continued support & loyalty.
Fircroft Hairdressing Team
90’s Photoshoot
Check out this 90’s inspired photo shoot at Fircroft over the weekend.
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Check out this 90’s inspired photo shoot at Fircroft over the weekend.
Hair: Fabio De Lellis
Photo: Giovanni De Lellis
Valentines Raffle Winner
Another day another winner!!
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Another day another winner!!
Well done to Claire who won our free Valentines Draw and got her hands on a bottle of Prosecco and some chocolates!
Welcoming Michelle to the team…
We are absolutely delighted to be welcoming Michelle to our fantastic team here at Fircroft
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We are absolutely delighted to be welcoming Michelle to our fantastic team here at Fircroft
Michelle has a wealth of experience and has been hairdressing in Ipswich for over 18 years!
We look forward to welcoming clients old & new to the salon, be sure to keep your eyes on our social media pages for special offers in the next few days!
Christmas ghd Raffle Winner
Congratulations to Jamie on winning our latest raffle in the salon, winning a brand new ghd travel hairdryer worth £60 presented to him by Ciro.
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Congratulations to Jamie on winning our latest raffle in the salon, winning a brand new ghd travel hairdryer worth £60 presented to him by Ciro.
Thanks to everyone who entered – lookout for more raffles soon!
Wacky hair for Cancer Research UK
If you see this man, stop him!!
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If you see this man, stop him!!
He’s raising awareness and donations for Cancer Research UK!
Well done to Bob who coloured his hair for this stand out effort for charity. If you see him (you can’t miss his hair) make sure you say hi!
Britains Best 2019
Huge congratulations to brothers Giovanni & Fabio have both been chosen as national UK finalists to compete in the live finals of NHF Britains Best 2019 at Salon International next month.
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Huge congratulations to brothers Giovanni & Fabio have both been chosen as national UK finalists to compete in the live finals of NHF Britains Best 2019 at Salon International next month.
The national floor competition will see stylists and barbers compete in the Britain’s Best competition in partnership in partnership with Hairdressers Journal at London ExCeL.
Fabio has been is competing in the ‘Barber of the Year’, while Giovanni is competing in the ‘Men’s Cut & Finish’ category.
The story was covered by the local press:
https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/business/giovanni-fabio-de-lellis-britains-best-2019
Elmers Big Parade Suffolk
We are proud to be supporting St Elizabeth Hospice’s art trail in Ipswich this year.
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We are proud to be supporting St Elizabeth Hospice’s art trail in Ipswich this year.
In support, we have unveiled our new window display for Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk – featuring our very own sponsored elephant sculpture, ‘Thirty Ears -The Hare-y Mammoth‘ and Hudson Group’s ‘Sir Elephant John‘ (designed by Fabio’s wife Ella)!
Show us a selfie with either sculpture in the town centre and receive your free kids gift in the salon!
Profile: Diana
An online welcome to the wonderful Diana Driver, who has been hairdressing at the salon for well over 25 years and has over 50 years experience in…
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An online welcome to the wonderful Diana Driver, who has been hairdressing at the salon for well over 25 years and has over 50 years experience in Ipswich! WOW!
Diana has a very loyal client following and is based at the salon every Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
For appointments call Diana directly on 01473 464487
Accredited Barbershop
We are delighted and proud to announce that we are now officially been accredited by the British Barbers Association for our barbering division. We always strive for the…
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We are delighted and proud to announce that we are now officially been accredited by the British Barbers Association for our barbering division. We always strive for the highest quality, whilst ensuring we maintain high standards within the salon.
Salons that have been awarded accreditation from the BBA have demonstrated their professionalism and provided necessary qualifications, insurances and compliances that are expected of higher quality operations.
Meet the Owners
The De Lellis family are a well-known Italian hairdressing family based in Ipswich. We are the same family behind the award-winning Francesco Hair Salon, also based in Ipswich…
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The De Lellis family are a well-known Italian hairdressing family based in Ipswich. We are the same family behind the award-winning Francesco Hair Salon, also based in Ipswich on St Matthews Street.
Franco came to England in the early 70’s and has been hairdressing in Ipswich for over 40 years, opening his first salon in 1981. He has also owned successful salons in his hometown in Italy.
All three of Franco’s sons – Giovanni, Ciro & Fabio – have followed their father into the hair trade, all working at the very highest level in the industry. As such, they are regularly invited to attend and demonstrate on stage at some of the biggest hair shows in the UK such as Salon International, Hair & Barber UK, HJ Live Dublin & the Scottish Hair Show in Glasgow with iconic brands such as GBBA & Takara Belmont.
Giovanni also works with the Great British Barbering Academy as an educator delivering training & demonstrating barbering around the UK.
They are delighted to have just completed the takeover of ‘Just Hair Studio’ on Fircroft Road. It has a fantastic foundation having been established for over 40 years and has served the local community well for many years – and we promise to build on this to have a salon and business that the local community are proud of.
The family have big plans for the salons future and will begin by rebranding the salon to ‘Fircroft Hairdressing’, re-introducing a full men’s barber service, an initial modernisation of the salon to bring it up to date with modern compliances, followed by a full salon re-design & refurbishment at a later date, general updating and recruiting some of the best local talented hair stylists and barbers around.
We thank you for your support so far and look forward to welcoming you and your family to our salon…



