ABOUT OKRA Wellness Salon & Spa
Nestled in the small Northumberland town of Bedlington, Okra Wellness Salon & Spa was created in December 2020 by Salon owner and Company Director Ardia Wilkinson.
Okra is the sister company to Bassu Wellness Salon & Store which is situated in the Market town of Morpeth in Northumberland.
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Okra Wellness Salon & Spa offers a more one to one personal care experience in a tranquil and private setting.
Working alongside Ardia Wilkinson is Senior Stylist Dawn Furness and Senior Stylist Claire Brown.
Within Okra Wellness Spa we have Serene Beauty.
Serene has been established now for over 11 years .
Penney Clark and Jennifer Clark are highly recommended in the area.
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Okra prides itself on delivering a professional service, using cruelty free, vegan and eco friendly products in both Hair and Beauty Treatments by leading brands.
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Our bespoke Salon & Spa Packages can be created for any occasion.
Okra’s team of Hair & Beauty Specialists are dedicated to creating the image that is personal to you while delivering both a professional and relaxing experience .
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We are proud to be the only Aveda Hair Salon in the area & we are proud to be an Advanced Facial Spa in Bedlington providing 6 Unique facial treatments for all skin Types
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Book your appointment with our Hair Specialists
Ardia Wilkinson - Managing Director and Senior Stylist-
Ardia has over 30 years in the hair industry has founded and managed Salons for over 26 years and has lectured in collages and independent training schools in the North East.
Specialising in Cutting techniques and Hair Extensions.
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Dawn Furness- Senior Stylist /Colourist
Dawn has over 30 years hairdressing experience .
Specialising in colour, cutting, barbering, and bridal work,
Dawn aims to give you a wonderful relaxing experience whilst creating fantastic hair styles
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Our Beauty & Skin Care Specialists:
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Penney Clark
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Jennifer Clark
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Our partnership with the prestigious brand AVEDA means we care for your hair, skin and body with products that are naturally derived, made from pure flower and plant essence. The "AVEDA rituals" have been a big success in the salon, with complimentary hand, neck and shoulder massages on offer, it's easy to unwind and relax in the calming environment.
All our products are free from parabens .
Our mission at AVEDA is to care for the world we live in, from the products we make to the ways in which we give back to society, at AVEDA, we strive to set an example for environmental leadership and responsibility, not just in the world of beauty, but around the world.
Discover AVEDA
The art and science of pure flower and plant essences is the core of AVEDA. Our beauty products are alive with the life force of plants, and contain pure essential oils. our solutions are so powerful we call them purescriptions™. While we specialise in hair care, we offer other plant–based products—skin care, makeup, pure-fume™, aromas and lifestyle—that are all professionally developed, clinically tested, and go to exceptional lengths to be respectful of the earth. our professional network, nearly 7,000 salons and spas worldwide, shares our commitment. ever since a hairdresser founded aveda in 1978, our products have been harvested with respect for the earth, in harmony with the web of life.
AVEDA: connecting beauty, environment and well–being.