A HORSELL hairdresser’s is celebrating 10 successful years in business.

Named after the owner Valerie French, the salon is a cut above the rest, which is why it is still thriving despite the economic downturn.

Valerie said: "I put our success down to our loyal customers and staff.

"Our team of experts are always on top of the latest trends and products – and, more importantly, clients are always treated well by our staff in a caring atmosphere when they arrive, and they leave feeling relaxed and renewed and, of course, looking and feeling great."

Having been in hairdressing for 40 years, Valerie, 56, knows that if you keep your staff happy, they in turn will keep the clients happy.

"My junior stylist Lizzi Field, 21, has been here for two years and junior Casey Pugh,17, the most recent member, joined us at Christmas.

"We all pull together as a team, which creates a good atmosphere for both customers and staff.

"Clients range from babies and their first, free hair cut and teenagers who like to keep up with the fashion trends to the more sophisticated and elderly clientele. Best of all, they keep coming back for more"

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Valerie will be throwing a party at the High Street salon in the next couple of months for staff and loyal clients.