A popular Lancaster city centre hair salon will be closing at the end of the year and its co-owners say it's going out on a high.
Guys 'N' Dolls Hair Boutique on Church Street will shut its doors for the final time on New Year's Eve.
Marie Crossley and Evonne Smith, co-owners of the salon, posted the closure announcement on the salon's Facebook page.
"This has not been a quick decision but the time has come for us to close our doors," they said.
"There are no problems or dramas - we are closing on a high!
"Just sometimes in life you have to do what’s right for you and now is that right time for us.
"We will all still continue to be hairdressing and beautifying and will keep you all posted on where we will all be when it’s all set in stone!
"To the salon owners wherever our staff will be joining - you are very lucky to be gaining them, they will be a true asset to your team.
"From the bottom of our hearts we want to thank all our staff for all the hard work you have put in over the many years and every single one of you will always be in our lives, we have been through a hell of a lot together!
"Good luck on your new year adventures - we love you all.
"A massive thank you to all of our wonderful clients for your support and who will continue to support us in the different paths we are about to take.
"We will all be walking out together on the 31st December and all having a well-earned drink together and I’m sure shed more tears.
"Thank you again and here’s to 2023 and an end of an era."
Guys 'N' Dolls and the Hair Boutique were previously two separate hair salons in Lancaster which came together 10 years ago to open in the Church Street premises.
Co-owner Evonne spoke to Beyond Radio about the reasons for the closure and said it had been a "very emotional and sad" decision.
"We're coming to the end of our lease, lots has changed since Covid, we've been struggling to get more staff, we have a slight worry about costs going up, so rather than sign a new lease we're going our separate ways while we're still doing OK," she said.
She said that all the Guys 'N' Dolls staff had secured new jobs.
Evonne said as yet there was no news on who might take over the premises in future.
Paul Cusimano from the Totally Local Lancaster Facebook page said it was the closure of "a piece of history".
"I was shocked and saddened to learn that this fabulous salon is to close its doors," he said.
"I am old enough to remember when it was Byrons, after the late Mick Byron, one of the most stylish and charismatic guys around.
"Many of today's salon owners actually served their apprenticeship at Byrons. Two great salons have occupied these premises. Will another keep the tradition going?
"We want to wish Evonne, Marie and the team all the best, and to thank them for what they have given us - more memories."
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