Hair replacement business bags £5k grant from Walsall business support group

Stephen Pyne Hair & Beauty, based in Rushall, provides hairdressing, barbering and beauty services for the local community in Rushall and surrounding areas.

Walsall Business Support’s grant will go towards funding staff training in hair replacement and hair integration to support those with hair loss. It will also assist with the purchase of equipment to carry out hair loss treatments, which will be carried out privately in a dedicated room in the salon. 

Stephen Pyne Hair & Beauty director Amanda Pyne commented: “We have seen the impact hair loss can have on men and women, causing psychological damage and emotional suffering.

“Hair loss can lead to personal, social and work-related problems. We have many clients who have relatives who are suffering with confidence issues starting in their early 20s. 

“We want customers suffering from hair loss to feel great about themselves again and hope that the new services we will be able to offer as a result of the grant will help boost their morale.

“The new services will also provide the salon with an opportunity to attract new clients and grow revenue. The training will give colleagues a new skill and increase their opportunities in the future.”

Formed by leading local business figures to distribute funds collected from the legacy of Walsall Chamber of Commerce, Walsall Business Support provides grants to applicants who want funding for projects to enhance business life in the borough.

WBS board member Rob Colbourne OBE said: “Walsall Business Support offers grants for businesses looking to bring growth, skills and employment to the borough of Walsall, with the aim of benefitting as many local people as possible.

“We are pleased to be able to support longstanding businesses like Stephen Pyne Hair & Beauty, which has been providing services to people in Walsall for 26 years.

“The new services the salon will be able to provide as a result of the grant will play a key role in supporting people locally who are suffering from hair loss, helping to boost their confidence and wellbeing.”