Hi, I’m Mary the salon owner!
Welcome to our website. I'd like to tell you a bit about myself and Beauty Essence.
I am the owner of Beauty Essence, and I have dedicated my career to beauty therapy, aesthetics, and client care for more than three decades. I was born in 1965 in Crowborough, East Sussex, and from an early age I loved helping others. As a child, I organised charity fundraising events with my sister, raising money for causes including the World Wildlife Fund and Leukaemia Research. I was also a member of the Red Cross cadets, where I gained first aid and nursing training.
At 18, I moved to London to study beauty therapy and in 1986 I qualified with a BTEC HND in Beauty Therapy & Business Management from the London College of Fashion. I began my career that same year at Cannons Sports Club in EC4 as a Beauty Therapist, and at just 22 years old I took over the business. Under my leadership, it grew into a successful salon employing 12 therapists. In 1997, I acquired Beauty Essence in Bow Lane, and after being bought out of Cannons in 1998, I focused fully on developing Beauty Essence into the respected business it is today.
As Beauty Essence continued to grow, I expanded the salon into its current home at 7 Well Court, EC4, moving into the larger premises in January 2006. This allowed me to broaden the range of treatments and create the spacious, welcoming environment that clients enjoy today. We expanded further in 2012, and the salon has continued to evolve ever since.
My academic qualifications include A Levels in Human Biology, Geology, and Environmental Studies. I later completed extensive professional training and specialist development across beauty therapy, advanced electrolysis, laser and IPL, skincare, leadership, nutrition, holistic therapies, and aesthetics.
My professional qualifications and training include:
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BTEC HND Beauty Therapy & Management
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Advanced Epilation – Red Vein, Skin Tag & Mole Removal
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Advanced Nutrition Programme
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Aromatherapy Associates
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Bare Minerals
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Botox
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BTEC HND Beauty Therapy & Management
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Buccal Massage
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Clarins Paris Method Treatment
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Clarins
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Core of Knowledge Laser/IPL Training
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Dermalogica
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Ear Piercing with a Gun & Needle
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Ellipse IPL Hair Removal
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Ellipse Skin Rejuvenation, Vascular & Pigmented Lesions & Acne
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Environ Collagen Stimulation Therapy
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Environ
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Fantasy Tan
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Jessica
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Lash Lifting & Perming
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Lava Shell Massage
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Mesotherapy
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Micro Sclerotherapy
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Phlebotomy
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PTLLS
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Reiki / Seichem Level 1 & 2
I am known not only for my depth of knowledge and experience, but also for my warmth, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit. In 2019, I was honoured to receive the Freedom of the City of London, which remains a real privilege.
Outside the salon, I enjoy restoring old furniture, cooking, baking for family and friends, and keeping active with yoga and exercise. I live in North London with my husband Mark and our twins, Emily and Luke.
I continue to invest in ongoing training so that my clients benefit from both longstanding expertise and the latest developments in beauty, aesthetics, and wellbeing.
