In The Press
Five Star Magazine, July 2010
RECOMMENDED BUSINESS IN INVERNESS
'We came across Sleeping Beauty Spa when reviewing the Rocpool Reserve Hotel. Since the hotel doesn't have any spa facilities they have established a partnership with the local spa so guests can have treatments in the comfort of their own room. We were impressed with the quality of their mobile service, and although we have not visited their local premises, we would like to recommend them to our readers who are planning to stay at the Rocpool Reserve. The therapists will bring to your hotel room everything needed for the treatment you choose and they will make you feel pampered and relaxed. Being able to stay in your bath robe and not get dressed and drive back to the hotel once the treatment is finished makes all the difference!'
No 1 Magazine
'Nothing is more relaxing than a massage or facial and no one deserves a little R&R more than mum. So why not treat her to a relaxation therapy or two? Sleeping Beauty, who are opening their third salon at the Craigmonie Hotel & Spa in Inverness this month, offer a staggering range of treatments and now something even more special for mum - the opportunity for her to create her own fragrance. How amazing! Call 0844 445 7771 or see www.sleepingbeautysalon.com.'
Professional Beauty Awards - March 2009
Sleeping Beauty Salon, Inverness
'There is nothing sleepy about this lively salon with well-trained staff and a fantastic mix of treatments.'
Scottish Woman Magazine - October/November 2008
Best salon for a bright modern interior!
I'm not sure i ever expected to stumble across such a bright, modern, award-winning beauty salon in the highland capital. But Inverness is full of nice suprises. Staff at Sleeping Beauty wear vibrant green tunics chosen to complement the salon's chic contemporary interior.There are five manicure stations and, although it's advisable to make an appointment. it's by no means necessary. My perfect french manicure, using polish by Orly, lasted for 5 days. Sleeping Beauty also operates a salon in Lerwick.
Shetland Times - 21st September 2007
Fairytale cash prize for Sleeping Beauty
LERWICK and Inverness-based Sleeping Beauty has scooped the top prize in the small business category of the Scottish Edge Awards 2007, which recognise organisations offering practical-learning opportunities for young people.
The prize comes with a grant of £5,000 for the company to invest in exciting training plans.
Sleeping Beauty, which fought off stiff competition from around the country, is now competing against other regional winners for the chance to win the national Edge Small Business Award, and a grant of £12,000.
The judges were impressed by the beauty salon's commitment to ensuring both its staff and local youngsters interested in a career in beauty therapy have the opportunity to learn job skills.
Sleeping Beauty owner Lilac Miller will travel to the awards ceremony in London in November to collect the award.
She said: "I'm delighted to be recognised for our drive to offer practical learning opportunities for young people.
"Since Sleeping Beauty was established in 1999 we have forsaken profits to spend every spare penny investing in employees, believing this is best for our business in the long-term. And this award, along with a year-on-year rise in profits, proves we were right to do so.
"I plan to spend the money setting up a training academy and delivering short courses for those interested in a career in beauty therapy. I also hope to offer my existing trainees the opportunity to complete an NVQ in customer care alongside their beauty therapy qualifications."
The Edge Awards are funded by Edge, an independent educational foundation which discovers and rewards employers and employees that offer and benefit from quality hands-on, practical learning opportunities.
Edge is dedicated to raising the profile of vocational and practical hands-on learning, with a skills rather than an academic focus. It wants educational standards raised through applying practical experience to learning and providing opportunities to excel through vocational, as well as academic, studies.
Andy Powell of Edge said: "We saw a huge rise in entries from Scottish companies this year and the judging process was extremely difficult. Sleeping Beauty was a clear winner in the end the business really goes that extra mile in delivering practical learning for young people."
Shetland Times - 24th July 2007
Sleeping Beauty shortlisted for award
LERWICK-based beauty salon Sleeping Beauty has been shortlisted in the small business category of the 2007 Edge Awards.
The awards recognise organisations which offer practical learning opportunities for young people.
Sleeping Beauty has been recognised for its commitment to ensure local youngsters learn job skills which will help both their careers and the future of the industry.
If successful the company will win £5,000 to invest in training. The Scottish winners will then go on to compete in the National Edge Awards for grants of up to £50,000.
Sleeping Beauty employee Rozalyn Davies has also reached the final four of the Edge Practical Learner Award which recognises young people who have excelled by learning on the job. The practical learner category carries a prize of £2,000.
Company owner Lilac Miller said: "We're delighted to have been shortlisted for the Edge Awards and to be recognised for our dedication to providing opportunities for young people.
"And it’s great to see Rozalyn reach the final too – she’s put in so much hard work in the last five years.
"I hope more businesses and organisations will realise the benefits of practical, on the job learning and offer opportunities that will both help young people throughout their lives and help to address Scotland’s skills shortage."
The Edge Awards are funded by Edge, an independent educational foundation which discovers and rewards employers and employees that offer and benefit from quality, hands-on, practical learning opportunities.
Edge is dedicated to raising the profile of vocational and practical hands-on learning, with a skills rather than an academic focus. It wants educational standards raised through applying practical experience to learning and providing opportunities to excel through vocational, as well as academic, studies.
Edge chief executive Andy Powell said: "We saw a huge rise in entries from Scottish companies this year and selecting the shortlist was extremely difficult.
"We’re delighted to see that so many businesses from a variety of industries recognise the benefits of hands-on learning.
"Edge’s aim is to change the focus of learning, to highlight other paths to success besides the more traditional academic route. We recognise that on-the-job learning is good for employers and employees alike and want to celebrate the achievements of organisations that go that extra mile.
"Judges were looking for employers and individuals involved in apprenticeships, work placements and other practical learning initiatives aimed at those aged between 14 and 25. We welcome a wide range of entries, even those from organisations who are hoping to introduce vocational training and need funding."
The winners of the regional awards will be announced on 20th August.