Our Story

 

My name is Marta Davies — and if you’ve ever wondered how Hair By Marta became what it is today, here’s the truth.

 

Every business starts small.

 

So did mine.

 

Before our salon opened in October 2015, I was a mobile colourist working out of clients’ homes… and sometimes a tiny room in my own house.

 

I never planned to open a salon. Not even close.

 

But very quickly I realised how much I loved the craft, the people, the transformations, the conversations — all of it. Then I found a little unit in the heart of Market Drayton. Small, simple, but full of possibility. We worked there for 2.5 years before the property next door became available — the one you know as Hair By Marta today.

 

Bigger. Brighter. Warmer. Classier.

 

I was terrified.

 

The rent doubled. The contract was five years. But saying yes to that move changed everything.

 

Looking back, it was one of the best decisions of my life.

 

And the salon… it blossomed. It still does.

 

We’ve grown into a space where expert colour, advanced training, warm conversation and genuine care sit at the centre of everything we do. Our standards are high — deliberately. Our techniques are trained, refined and constantly updated so we can create hair that actually suits your lifestyle, your face, your tone and your personality.

 

Our Team

 

We only bring in stylists who match our standards — skilled, curious, trained and passionate.

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When it comes to colour, this is where my heart — and my highest level of training — truly sits. I specialise in personalised colour work: lived-in blondes, dimensional highlights, grey blending, balayage crafted to suit your features, and full corrective colour journeys for clients who’ve been let down elsewhere. Every service starts with an in-depth consultation where we analyse your skin tone, your lifestyle, your maintenance level and how you want to feel when you look in the mirror. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is generic. Everything is planned, measured and designed around you. From complete colour transformations to subtle refreshes, the focus is always the same: healthy hair, beautiful results, and a long-term plan that actually works. It’s why clients travel so far to see us — and why they stay.

 

Kelby is our newest powerhouse.

Her background in competitions, precision cutting and advanced colour techniques has added so much depth to what we can offer. She’s talented, driven, and absolutely obsessed with delivering results that look incredible in real life… not just on Instagram.

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What We Stand For

 

I wanted to create a salon where people feel at home — not judged, not rushed, not “just another appointment.”

 

A salon where you can wind down, laugh, talk openly, or say nothing at all. Where real conversations happen and everyone is treated like an old friend. We don’t avoid “taboo” topics. We don’t pretend to be someone else. This isn’t a church — it’s a safe space where you can be fully yourself. We proudly support the LGBT community and believe everyone deserves to feel confident, respected and welcomed in our chair.

 

And that freedom shows in our work.

 

If you’re “too old” for rainbow hair — no, you’re not.

If you’re 16 and want to express yourself — go for it.

If you prefer natural, seamless colour with no greys in sight — sorted.

And no, we saw no greys… what greys?

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What We Do (and Don’t Do)

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We specialise in colour and ladies’ cutting — that’s where our expertise lives, and that’s where we shine.

 

For that reason, we don’t offer:

 

• Children’s cuts (under 12)

• Men’s hair

• Occasion hair-ups

 

Not because we don’t care — but because we believe in doing what we’re genuinely exceptional at.

Colour is in our blood. We live it. We breathe it. And the cut and styling are always part of the full picture — you can’t have one without the other. Some colours take time — 4 or 5 hours, sometimes more — because good work does. But during that time you’ll be spoiled with expert care, real conversation, good coffee (from an actual machine, not instant misery).

 

Why We Love What We Do

 

We love meeting new people. We love making you feel beautiful, confident, understood, and listened to. We love using our skill and training to solve hair struggles that have followed you for years.

 

Thank you for supporting us.

Thank you for trusting us with your hair and your stories. Thank you for being part of this crazy, wonderful journey. Whether you’re brand new, returning after a break, a regular guest, or a friend-of-a-friend… you’re welcome here. Always.