
Rachel Carruthers: beauty expert from Eclipse Hair and Beauty
Rachel Carruthers, salon owner at Eclipse Hair and Beauty in Johnstone, talks us through her story and essential products
How did you start?
I was pretty much brought up in a salon environment as my mum is a hairdresser and hairdressing felt like a natural thing for me to do. I worked as a Saturday girl in our family business, then I was accepted to do my training at The Rainbow Room Academy where I gained my qualifications. I worked alongside top stylists in their Buchanan street salon before returning to the family business where I’ve enjoyed working for the past 15 years and have owned for the past three years. .
What’s the best thing about your job?
I love my job. I love working with a variety of people, everyday is different. I get huge job satisfaction seeing a client happy with their finished result.
What’s your favourite hair essential?
I use Schwarzkopf products and currently my favourite is Session label blow dry spray. Giving added thickness to fine flyaway hair.
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What’s your most asked for celebrity look?
Salma Hayek beach waves on a long bob is still much in demand.
What’s your go-to product and why?
I go for Schwarzkopf Volume up as it holds in a very natural way and adds extra texture.
What’s your favourite hair treatment?
Cocochoco Hair Botox. It’s the best smoothing treatment for frizzy, unruly or damaged hair. With added UV protection, it lasts up to four months.
What’s the most popular treatment/service at Eclipse?
Balayage/foilyage colour techniques are still very much in demand as it’s low maintenance and gives a natural lived-in look.
Lastly, what’s your favourite way to unwind?
On my days off I love to walk. I can walk for miles and swimming is my ultimate relaxation.
To book an appointment with Rachel Carruthers, call 01505 321527. Eclipse Hair and Beauty 14 Thornhill, Johnstone PA5 8JG. Follow Eclipse on Facebook.