'It's with a very heavy heart': Harrogate hair and beauty salon announces closure after ten years
"This has been an incredibly difficult decision and certainly not one I've taken lightly”
A hair and beauty salon in Harrogate has announced it will close its doors for the final time at the end of the year after a decade in business.
Rococo, located on King Edward's Drive, has confirmed it will close on December 31, with owner Bethany Benson saying the decision had been made due to the increasing cost of running the business.
In a statement shared on social media, she described the decision as "incredibly difficult" and said the salon was no longer financially sustainable.
She said: "It's with a very heavy heart that I'm announcing that Rococo will be closing its doors on December 31.
"This has been an incredibly difficult decision and certainly not one I've taken lightly.
“However, with the constant increase in running costs, it's unfortunately no longer sustainable to keep the salon open."
Bethany has thanked customers for their loyalty over the past decade, saying the support of clients had made the business what it was.
She added: "Whether you've been with us from the very beginning or have joined us along the way, we are so grateful for your support - we really will miss seeing you all."
Although the salon will close, Bethany has confirmed that none of the team will be leaving the beauty industry, with each stylist and therapist relocating to continue working independently across the Harrogate district.
Reflecting on the closure, Bethany said she would miss working alongside her colleagues, some of whom had been part of the business since it first opened ten years ago.
She said: "Saying goodbye to Rococo as we know it is going to be incredibly sad.
"However, I genuinely believe this is just the start of a new chapter for all of us.
“Although we may be going our separate ways work-wise, we are all leaving as the best of friends, and that's something I'll always be grateful for."
Rococo will remain open until December 31 before the team begin working from their new locations.
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