Fifth Guinot franchise opens its doors in North London

The fifth franchise salon of French skincare brand Guinot has opened in Cricklewood, North London.

Franchisee Gulshin Nawaz (pictured) officially opened the three-treatment-room salon alongside the brand’s international franchise director Edouard Falguieres on July 20.

The frontage of the salon, on the site of a former estate agent, was replaced to create a welcoming, open feel. Guinot-trained Nawaz formerly ran a home-based salon. She embarked on the franchise journey after meeting Falguieres and Guinot UK managing director Chris Gillam at Professional Beauty London in 2016.

Nawaz commented: “I am passionate about being a beauty therapist but had a slight hesitation in opening a salon, knowing how demanding it could be. I overcame my fear knowing that I had support anytime I required it.”

This marks the fifth Guinot franchise in the UK. There are also two company-owned salons in Ascot, Berkshire, and Greystones, Ireland.