(Image: Rahila Riaz)
A salon that doesn't believe in "rushed appointments or pushy sales" could be named the best in Bradford.
Beauty First RR, located on Thornton Road, has reached the final 10 in the Telegraph & Argus' Best Beauty Salon competition.
The recognition marks a significant achievement for the team, who say it is the result of years of dedication and hard work.
'Absolutely thrilled and incredibly proud'
Rahila Riaz, owner of Beauty First RR, said: "We were absolutely thrilled and incredibly proud.
"To hear that Beauty First RR had made the top 10 was a wonderful surprise and a massive morale boost for the whole team.
"There was a lot of celebration in the salon that day.
"It's an amazing feeling to know our hard work is being recognised."
Inside Beauty First RR (Image: Rahila Riaz)
A decade of industry experience
With more than a decade of industry experience, Beauty First RR offers a range of treatments including brows, lashes, facials, laser treatments, and advanced aesthetics.
Ms Riaz said: "Having over 10 years of experience in the industry, we pour so much passion, care and dedication into our work every single day.
"Being recognised by the Telegraph & Argus, and our local community, validates all our hard work and our ongoing commitment to our clients."
She believes the salon’s personalised service is a key reason for its success.
'A truly personal experience'
Ms Riaz said: "I think our clients vote for us because they know that when they walk through our doors, they are getting a truly personal experience.
"We don't believe in rushed appointments or pushy sales, just honest advice, great results and an environment where they feel completely looked after."
Inside Beauty First RR (Image: Rahila Riaz)
Each client receives a dedicated consultation and tailored aftercare, something Ms Riaz says sets the salon apart.
She said: "What truly sets us apart is that we offer such a wide range of treatments under one roof, combined with unmatched one-to-one attention."
The salon’s most popular services include semi-permanent makeup, customised facials, advanced aesthetics, and laser treatments.
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Looking to the future
Looking ahead, Ms Riaz said the salon plans to continue expanding its services and investing in new treatments.
She said: "Our ambition is to continue raising the bar for beauty and aesthetics in the area.
"We want to keep investing in our skills and our space so that Beauty First RR remains the go-to destination for anyone looking for premium, trusted treatments in Bradford."
She also credited the salon’s success to the support of the local community.
Ms Riaz said: "Local support is the absolute heartbeat of Beauty First RR.
"Bradford has a wonderfully loyal community, and we wouldn't be where we are today without them."
Readers can vote by filling in the coupon printed in any edition of the newspaper between now and October 10.