Ask the expert - hair and beauty

Utopia was established in April 2001 in the buzzing rural market town of Narberth by Sharon Whitehouse who was born in the area and has been qualified for 25 years.

Sharon and her salon team are very experienced and knowledgeable and the majority of the teaching team have been involved with education for over 14 years.

Utopia strives to provide the highest quality of treatments, education, customer care and professionalism, and their staff are trained to advanced levels in both hair and beauty to ensure your experience is second to none.

At Utopia, the customer comes first and every visitor is valued whether they are popping in for a chat and a coffee or are staying to be pampered for hours.

Utopia offers the very best in hairstyling and colouring, hair extensions, body and facial therapy, nails, tanning and individually tailored wedding packages designed and organised by our in-house wedding co-ordinator.

They are a positive, energetic and professional salon and very proud of the service they provide - why not go in and experience it for yourself.

Here Sharon tells us all about the wedding services they offer.

What wedding services do you offer?

Individually tailored packages to suit all requirements and budgets, to include hair, make-up, nails, tanning, barbering.

What products do you use?

Wella, Clynol, MAC, Decleor, Eve Taylor, St. Tropez, Osmo.

Do you do home visits on wedding days?

Absolutely!

How long before her wedding do you advise a bride to book her hairdresser and beautician?

At least six-eight weeks before the big day.

What’s your favourite part of your job with regards to weddings?

Seeing the end result of the bride and her party after the months of preparation on the big day. It is so satisfying to be involved right up to the moment that she steps into the car to leave for the ceremony

What’s your top tips for a bride’s wedding day?

A wedding trial with your hairdresser and make-up artist is an absolute must! Have a proper skin care regime in place two-three months before so your skin is in great condition and radiant. Prepare your fingernails and toenails the day before, have all hair removal done a few days in advance. If you are having a tan, plan in advance. If you colour your hair have it done one-two weeks before the day. Send the groom for some grooming. Have plenty of sleep the night before. Stay calm, relax and enjoy the morning of preparation in our capable hands. Wear a front fastening top whilst your hair and make-up is being done so you do not have to remove over your head. Have your favourite lipstick at hand during the day to retouch after greeting/kissing all your guests so you can reapply for photographs etc. Most of all enjoy every moment.