Business Details
Your Trusted Hair & Beauty Salon in Retford
Founded by industry veterans Marianne Porter and Helen Brown, Porter & Brown Emporium brings over 30 years of combined expertise to Retford's beauty sector. Our three-floor establishment offers comprehensive hair, beauty, and barbering services alongside accredited training programs. We prioritise quality through professional consultations, premium products, and tailored treatments in a luxurious environment. Our team of experienced stylists, beauticians, and barbers delivers precision-focused services from classic cuts to advanced aesthetics. The emporium's design combines modern comfort with traditional elements, featuring dedicated spaces for hair, nails, tanning, and relaxation therapies.Our training division shares industry-leading techniques through accredited courses, including eyelash extensions and beauty therapy certifications. With free client parking and convenient online booking, we ensure accessibility without compromising service excellence. Our commitment to raising industry standards drives both our client care approach and educational offerings. The business maintains consistent operating hours seven days a week, accommodating diverse client schedules. Through continuous investment in staff development and facility upgrades, we maintain our position as Retford's premier beauty destination.
Services
Hair Salon
Beauty Treatments
Barbering
Nail Salon
Training Courses
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined industry experience in beauty and hairdressing
- Our team offers accredited training courses alongside salon services
- We provide comprehensive beauty solutions across three dedicated floors
- Our stylists use only premium quality hair care products
- We maintain extended operating hours seven days a week
Services
Hair Salon
Our hair salon provides expert styling, cutting, and colouring services using premium products. Experienced stylists offer consultations to create tailored looks from simple trims to complete transformations. We specialise in modern trends while maintaining traditional techniques for classic finishes.
Beauty Treatments
Luxury beauty treatments include facials, massages, and aesthetic procedures performed by qualified therapists. Services range from basic manicures to advanced dermal fillers in a comfortable, spa-like environment. All treatments use professional-grade products for optimal results.
Barbering
Traditional barbering services combine classic techniques with contemporary styles. Expert barbers provide precision cuts, beard trims, and hot towel shaves in a spacious, modern setting. Services cater to all ages with attention to detail and client preferences.
Nail Salon
Comprehensive nail treatments include manicures, pedicures, and gel polish applications. The salon offers both standard and luxury options with experienced technicians using high-quality products. Services range from basic maintenance to elaborate nail art designs.
Training Courses
Accredited beauty training programs cover eyelash extensions and other specialist treatments. Courses include practical demonstrations, case studies, and certification. Designed for career development with all necessary materials provided during training sessions.
People
Marianne Porter
Founder
With over 30 years in the beauty industry, Marianne established Porter & Brown Emporium to create a comprehensive beauty destination combining salon services with professional training.
Helen Brown
Founder
Helen brings extensive teaching experience from her 30-year beauty industry career, co-founding the emporium to share expertise through both client services and accredited training programs.
Questions
What services does Porter & Brown Emporium offer?
We provide hairdressing, beauty treatments, barbering, nail care, and accredited beauty training courses across our three-floor facility.
Are your beauty treatments suitable for all skin types?
Our qualified therapists conduct consultations to ensure all treatments match individual skin requirements using appropriate products and techniques.
Do you offer group bookings for special occasions?
Yes, we accommodate group bookings for bridal parties, proms, and special events with coordinated hair and makeup services.
Can I book appointments online?
Yes, our simple online booking system allows 24/7 appointment scheduling for all available services and time slots.
Are your training courses accredited?
Our beauty training programs are accredited and include practical experience with certification upon successful completion.
What parking facilities do you provide?
We offer free client parking for visitors to our Retford beauty emporium.
Reviews (5)
Scott Toan
Oct 04, 2021
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Positive:Cleanliness,Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
I have been going to Porter & Brown Emporium for around 6 months. Highly recommended for men's barbering. Managed to get me out of a hair emergency and I love me new style! Thank you!
I have been going to Porter & Brown Emporium for around 6 months. Highly recommended for men's barbering. Managed to get me out of a hair emergency and I love me new style! Thank you!
Alan Norton
Sep 15, 2021
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Positive:Cleanliness,Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
Nice place good price nice friendly people.What more do you want...oh Helen is a excellent Barber
Service:Hairstyling
Nice place good price nice friendly people.What more do you want...oh Helen is a excellent Barber
Service:Hairstyling
Yvette Robinson
Jun 20, 2021
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I went there to get my eyebrows waxed as well as my upper lip.
Natalie is the lady I see and as I've been a couple of times now I don't need to tell her what I want as she has always remembered.
Natalie is really friendly and does a really good job, nothing is too much trouble. I am happy here so will continue to go. They do hairdressing and have a separate area as a barbers which is fab as it's geared towards men so they won't feel intimidated in going. It's lovely and clean and the staff gave all been quite chatty and friendly.
Natalie is the lady I see and as I've been a couple of times now I don't need to tell her what I want as she has always remembered.
Natalie is really friendly and does a really good job, nothing is too much trouble. I am happy here so will continue to go. They do hairdressing and have a separate area as a barbers which is fab as it's geared towards men so they won't feel intimidated in going. It's lovely and clean and the staff gave all been quite chatty and friendly.
Jo Scott
Jun 06, 2021
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I'm posting this for my Mum. My Mum had her hair cut and styled and was extremely happy with the result. The salon is fresh and new and stylish, products professional, staff friendly and caring. Marianne - on finding out my Mum had a bad back - offered to wash her hair standing over the sink so it wasnt so painful. Very thoughtful. The cut was great and exactly as my Mum asked and styled beautifully.
Would highly recommend. I myself had a fantastic back massage while I waited for my Mum. Comfortable massage table, nice warm room, soothing music, really, really good massage with the level of pressure
Would highly recommend. I myself had a fantastic back massage while I waited for my Mum. Comfortable massage table, nice warm room, soothing music, really, really good massage with the level of pressure
Jessica Timms
May 15, 2021
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Has always another fab visit to the salon today for an hair appointment, I've been using this salon for over 5 years now and have had a range of treatments hair, eyebrows, nails, massages etc all have always been fantastic, recent renovations to the salon have made it so much more welcoming and modern, all the staff are a lovely friendly bunch and can't do enough for youexcited for my next appointment
