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Staff at a Half Moon Salon in Mount Street, Diss, celebrate 25 years




Staff at a hair and beauty salon are celebrating its 25th birthday.

Half Moon Salon in Mount Street, turned 25 years old on Tuesday.

It was founded in 2000 by Rachel Bettinson who couldn’t be prouder of her achievement.

Tanya Hutson senior therapist 24 years and Rachel Bettinson owner of the salon, with staff. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Tanya Hutson senior therapist 24 years and Rachel Bettinson owner of the salon, with staff. Picture: Mark Bullimore

Rachel, 47, said: “I first launched as a sunbed and tabbing table business in Cobbs Yard, which seems a long time ago now.

“I worked as credit controller in an office before that but was keen to start my own venture.

“From there, it grew to a beauty business, when my colleague Tanya Hutson joined me, and who is still with us today.

“Then in 2005, we moved to the former DSS building where we are now, and introduced hair dressing in 2012.

“I’ve very proud that we have achieved this milestone as so many salons have come and gone over the years.”

Rachel, a mum of two, manages the salon, which now employs 16 staff.

Its full range of services include hair, beauty, aesthetics, wellness and sports injury therpay, massage, piercing and a tanning salon.

“The industry has pretty much stayed the same over the last 25 years, though there has been more progress on the beauty side, with more treatments,” said Rachel.

“Fashion in hair styles has of course changed and we stay on top, or ahead of those.

“Our clients range from teenagers to older people and I would like to thank them for their support over the last 25 years.”

Rachel says she is looking forward to continuing the business in the town where she was born.

“I have lived in Diss all my life and its nice to be able to have set up the salon in my home town.

“I’d also like to thank the staff. Without all their hard work and loyalty it wouldn’t be where we are today.

“We’ve decorated the salon and had a little celebration to mark the 25 years.

“Here’s to many more years at the Half Moon Salon. New clients are always welcome though the door.”



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