ABOUT US
Meet The Team
Linda Lowther
Salon Owner
What do you do in the salon?
As well as looking after the business side of things, I work closely with Sam to ensure that we are giving the best client experience possible.
Why did you get into the health and beauty sector?
I have worked as the salon's business advisor for Donna wicks for 3 years and had always been impressed by her commitment, her passion for what does and the quality of treatments that she and the team provide. When Donna first mentioned about selling the business, I jumped at the chance of getting involved.
What’s your ultimate pampering experience?
One of Sam’s massages!
Who would you invite to your fantasy dinner party?
Richard Branson would be the guest of honour. It would be great to swap business tips.
What’s favourite holiday destination?
Steve [Linda’s husband] and I had a fantastic holiday travelling around California. A real adventure!
Which celebrity would you like as a client?
Not being hands on I’m not sure I can answer that but if Hugh Jackman wanted us to look after him, he wouldn’t be turned away!
Sam Stephenson
Salon Manager
What do you do in the salon?
The services I offer are: Massage, Facials, Reflexology and all waxing and tinting
What days are you in the salon?
I'm in the salon on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Why did you get into the health and beauty sector?
I went into the beauty sector because I was interested in learning all the treatments that make people feel good and cared for.
What’s your ultimate pampering experience?
My ultimate pampering experience would be a full "top to toe" treatment.
Who would you invite to your fantasy dinner party?
I would invite Keeley from Elemis to talk about skin care products all night!
What’s favourite holiday destination?
My fav destination has to be New York. I'd love to go to India to see the culture.
What celebrity would you like as a client?
I would like to give Jude Law a massage!
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Evie Smith
Salon Therapist
What do you do in the salon?
I am a salon therapist. I offer services such as: Shellac nails, nail art, waxing, tanning, massage and facials!
What days are you in the salon?
I'm in the salon every Thursday, Friday and Saturday!
Why did you get into the health and beauty sector?
I love everything to do with beauty and love helping people become confident with how they look!
What’s your ultimate pampering experience?
I love having a spa day with friends!
Who would you invite to your fantasy dinner party?
I would invite the Kardashians and Gemma Collins
Raquel Garzon
Salon Therapist
What do you do in the salon?
I am a salon therapist. I offer services such as: Massage treatments, Facial treatments, Waxing, Gel Nails and
What days are you in the salon?
I'm in the salon every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday!
Why did you get into the health and beauty sector?
I have always been interested in holistic and massage treatments. I qualified as a fitness instructor and started having an interest in massage and how to improve wellbeing and help clients to feel better and have thew time to relax!
What's your ultimate pampering experience?
I would love a full body massage and facial for sure!
Who would you invite to your fantasy dinner party?
I would invite Brad Pitt!
Our Salon Placement Girls.
We are delighted to be able to help our girls in the local areas absorb the experience of working in a beauty salon, and to assist them in their work experience for their college qualifications! It is amazing we can support our local area! Our placements girls will be around the salon reception for any bookings or queries, as well as supporting our therapists.
Summer O'Reilly
Placement Receptionist
What qualification are you currently studying?
I am currently studying in Level 2 in Beauty Therapy.
What do you do in the salon?
I’m one of the placement girls who helps out with taking phone calls, bookings and cleaning.
What days are you in the salon?
I'm in the salon every Thursday, 12pm - 8pm.
Why did you get into the health and beauty sector?
I love giving people makeovers and helping them feel more confident in their own skin.
What’s your ultimate pampering experience?
Definitely an outdoor spa day in Budapest.
Who would you invite to your fantasy dinner party?
I love doing wax treatments because I find it very fun and satisfying.
Our Story
Sheer Bliss is the rebranding of Holistic Health and Beauty.
Launched by experienced Health professional Donna Wicks, Holistic Health and Beauty has been in the heart of Cramlington community for the past 9 years. Ignited by her passion to make her clients feel better about themselves both physically and mentally, Holistic Health and Beauty started as a therapy centre but in line with demand has increased its range of beauty treatments.
In 2019, Linda Lowther took over the salon from Donna Wicks, infusing it with a fresh perspective and renewed enthusiasm. With a change in management, a new chapter began for the salon. Linda is a highly regarded business advisor in the North East area.
as her business advisor for Donna for 3 years, Linda took over ownership of Sheer Bliss in September 2019 and invested heavily in a complete refurbishment.
As Linda says:
“I loved working with Donna as her business advisor and I saw a real potential to take the business to the next level.
We’ve listened to our clients. Our clients have told us what treatments they would like and then we’ve trained our fully employed therapists in those treatments."
Fast forward to 2022, and under the guidance of the new salon manager, Sam Stephenson, the salon embarked on a mission to provide the ultimate treatment experience, spanning from holistic to beauty services. While embracing its original identity as a therapy centre, the salon aimed to promote a harmonious balance between inner wellness and outer beauty.
Driven by a commitment to excellence, the salon consistently strives to deliver the best treatments available. By listening attentively to the wants and needs of each client, the team ensures that every visit is tailored to individual preferences.
The salon stands as a sanctuary of sheer bliss and tranquillity, catering to the diverse needs of the surrounding area.
Regarding being in Cramlington,
“We love being based in Cramlington and feeling part of the larger community.
We have a very loyal client base. I’ve still got clients who I first started working with 17 years ago when I joined the industry, which is such a lovely compliment to myself and the salon.
The Salon caters for everyone whatever their age. Our youngest client is 11 and our oldest is 93! With the new treatments that we have brought on board recently we’ve found that we are attracting a younger clientele – which is great!”
The Sheer Bliss rebrand reflects the combination of holistic treatments with a full range of beauty treatments.
Sheer Bliss is the result of Sam working closely with Linda Lowther.
"We have looked at ways to enhance the client experience further both by developing the Salon’s décor and it’s equipment.”
Sam and Linda are committed to keeping up with industry trends and developments. They achieve this by attending trade events and devouring health and beauty magazines. Already for 2023, Sheer Bliss are looking at a new facial brand, more holistic therapies and builder gel treatments.
With a firm belief that true beauty radiates from within, Linda, Sam, and their dedicated staff remain dedicated to providing exceptional service and a place of respite for the community of Cramlington. Their unwavering focus on client satisfaction ensures that the salon continues to deliver the utmost care and devotion to every individual who walks through its doors.
