Nearly 30 years ago, the very first Barrie Stephen Hair salon began its journey in the heart of Anstey.

Long before it became the stylish, creative salon space our clients know today, the building had a very different identity. It was once the local butcher’s shop. And looking back at the original photographs now, it’s incredible to see just how far the space, and the brand itself, has come.

What started as one ambitious salon has since grown into four locations across Leicestershire, but Anstey will always hold a special place in the Barrie Stephen Hair story. It’s where the foundations were built. The place where relationships were formed, careers were launched, and the culture behind the brand first began to take shape.

And now, as we approach 30 years of Barrie Stephen Hair, it felt like the perfect time to give the salon another transformation of its own.

A Fresh New Look for a Salon Full of History

The newly refurbished Anstey salon blends everything clients love about Barrie Stephen Hair today, modern luxury, creativity, professionalism and personality, while still respecting the history of the space and the journey behind it.

The refreshed interior brings a more elevated and contemporary feel to the salon, creating an environment that feels both inspiring and welcoming for clients and stylists alike.

From stylish finishes and updated interiors to carefully selected product ranges and modern touches throughout the space, the salon now reflects not only where the brand started, but where it continues to evolve.

A Home for Creativity and Expertise

While the salon itself has transformed over the years, one thing has always remained the same, the passion and talent of the team inside it.

The Anstey salon is home to an incredible group of stylists who genuinely live and breathe hairdressing. Through continued education, trend awareness and product knowledge, the team continue to deliver the high standards Barrie Stephen Hair is known for across Leicester and Leicestershire.

Clients visiting the salon can also experience some of the industry’s most exciting professional product ranges, including:

  • Electric London
  • Nine Yards
  • SENS.US

Each carefully chosen to reflect the salon’s focus on quality, creativity and modern haircare.

Honouring the Past While Looking to the Future

Looking back at the original images of the old butcher’s shop, it’s impossible not to appreciate the vision, hard work and belief that transformed the space into what it is today.

The Anstey salon represents more than just the beginning of a business, it represents growth, resilience, creativity and community.

Nearly 30 years later, it continues to evolve while remaining true to the passion that started it all.

And as Barrie Stephen Hair enters its next chapter, it feels only right that the salon where everything began continues to grow with it.