The day Ocean Hair opened in Harrogate on July 13, 1984, Frankie Goes To Hollywood were top of the UK charts. the Miners strike was in full swing and Mrs Thatcher was Prime Minister. Still located at the same spot at 6 Union Street facing the back of the former Debenham’s store, this popular unisex hairdressers has been on quite a journey since then, prospering in good times and challenging times.
Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Harrogate Advertiser, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. But, to this day, it remains an independent business which puts people first – and style, of course. Owners James and Heidi Chalmers remember those days well when they launched their own salon after enjoying working at Esquire but have continued to evolve their creation despite issues like the cost of living crisis popping up along the way.
James Chalmers said: “Heidi and I started out in Harrogate working for one of the larger salons at the time called Esquire, whose owner was Michael Brought. "He was a great boss and we enjoyed our time there very much but, after 13 years, we decided it was time to see if we could make a go of it on our own.” Advertisement Advertisement Both owners are firm believers that they are nothing without loyal clients and they intend to celebrate that fact at their big birthday in just over a week’s time.
James Chalmers, said: "We have both always enjoyed working in the hairdressing indu.
