Style Meets Substance – Established Six Day Hair Salon

CoGoGo is delighted to bring to the market Vanilla White Hairdressers Limited, an upmarket Aveda Exclusive unisex hair salon located in the thriving village of Rustington, West Sussex.

The salon has built an excellent reputation and enjoys a loyal and established customer base, supported by a wonderful team of experienced staff.

The business is owned by three Directors, two of whom are non-hairdressers responsible for the administration and day-to-day running of the salon, alongside a third Director who is an extremely experienced hairdresser working approximately 30 hours per week.

The sale is being offered as two Directors are now seeking retirement, while the third Director is looking to pursue a new career.

This represents an outstanding opportunity for a new owner-operator or investor to acquire a stylish, fully operational salon in a desirable and affluent location.

The salon is proud to operate as an Aveda Exclusive salon, using Aveda products for all colouring, washing and styling treatments.

It is important to note that Aveda products are naturally sourced, cruelty-free and vegan.

In addition, the salon stocks Glowwa Hair Food, an award-winning vegan-friendly and cruelty-free hair supplement designed to promote healthy hair growth from within.

Early viewing is highly recommended.



Location

Vanilla White occupies a prominent position in the heart of Rustington, a popular and affluent coastal village offering a strong mix of independent retailers, cafés, bars and restaurants.

The village benefits from two nearby car parks providing up to 3 hours of free parking, enhancing customer convenience.

The salon also has excellent potential to attract new business, particularly due to extensive new home developments in the surrounding areas of Yapton, Barnham, Angmering and Littlehampton, which have not yet been fully explored.

There is also a significant opportunity to increase sales through greater use of the salon’s Instagram, Facebook and website presence.



Premises
The salon occupies attractive double-fronted premises leading into a welcoming reception area, complete with a computer-linked cash register and telephone.

The premises are fully fitted to a high standard and briefly comprise:

• Reception desk and product display area
• 10 fully equipped cutting stations
• 3 backwashing basins
• Dedicated colour mixing area
• Customer cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin
• Fitted kitchen and staff rest area including cupboards, fridge, sink, tumble dryer, washing machine, kettle, breakfast bar and stools
• Small office

We are advised that the premises are leasehold, with a lease in place until February 2030.



Hours
The business currently operates six days per week, with the following opening hours:

• Monday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Tuesday: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Wednesday: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Thursday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Saturday: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Sunday: Closed

• 3 Senior Stylists
  • 1 working 35 hours per week
  • 1 working 8 hours per week
  • 1 working 12 hours per week
• 2 Creative Stylists
  • 1 working 23.5 hours per week
  • 1 working 20 hours per week
• 1 Stylist - working 39 hours per week
• 1 Junior Stylist - working 34.5 hours per week
• 1 Full-Time Receptionist - working 37 hours per week
• 1 Part-Time Receptionist / Blow Dry Specialist / Hair Extensions - working 8 hours per week

We are advised that the salon achieves an average turnover of approximately £23,000–£24,000 per month, inclusive of VAT.

Salaries are approximately £12,000 per month.

Rent is £2,875 per quarter.

The business benefits from NIL Business Rates, providing an attractive cost advantage for a new operator.

The sale is to include the GOODWILL, FIXTURES & FITTINGS, plus STOCK AT VALUATION.