INVERNESS SALON TEAM
Helen Gillespie
Position: Senior Therapist
Hours: Helen works Tuesday-Saturday.
Background: Helen studied at City of Glasgow College. She joined Sleeping Beauty in 2018 as Salon Manager at the Aviemore location before moving to Margaret Street in 2023.
Qualifications: HND Beauty Therapy, HND Sports Therapy Diploma in Remedial and Sports Massage, Elemis, Biotec, Intimate Waxing, CACI, Hot Stones Massage, Reflexology, Lash Lift, Threading.
Personal: Helen says ‘I like keeping myself to myself not much of a social butterfly these days. Love getting out on the hills but am a fair weather walker.’
Expert Areas: Waxing, Massage, Advanced Facials
Melissa Sanderson
Position: Senior Therapist
Hours: Melissa works at the Inverness salon Monday-Thursday.
Background: Melissa qualified with an HND in beauty Therapy in 2005 and has over 20 years experience. She joined Sleeping Beauty in 2006.
Qualifications: HND Beauty Therapy, Dermalogica Skincare, CACI Non Surgical Face Lift, Elemis Facials, IPL Hair Removal, Artistic Colour Gloss, IBX Repair, St Tropez Spray Tanning, Eyelash Extensions, Novalash, Novalash American Volume, Lava Shell Massage, Hot Stones Massage, Universal Contour Wrap, Crystal Clear Skincare & Microdermabrasion, Lycon Wax, Advanced Hot Waxing, Derma-tech Skin Needling.
Personal: Melissa says 'My day can be varied and I enjoy all aspects of beauty from an eyebrow tidy to a specialised facial or body treatment.’
Expert Areas: IPL, Waxing, Facials
Laura Pollock
Position: Assistant Manager
Hours: Laura works Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Qualifications: HNC Beauty Therapy, Elemis Facials, CACI Non Surgical Facelift, Microdermabrasion, COMCIT, Crystal Clear, Hot Stones Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, St Tropez Spray Tan, CND Shellac, Artistic Colour Gloss, Calgel, Eyelash Extensions, Novalash, Hollywood Waxing, Elizabeth Arden Pro.
Background: Laura studied beauty therapy at Inverness College and gained an HNC. She joined the Sleeping Beauty team in October 2012.
Personal: Laura says 'I especially enjoy doing advanced facial treatments such as COCIT, CACI & microdermabrasion as the results are noticeable straight away. Outside of work I enjoy socialising with friends (i.e cocktails :-)) and enjoy going to the gym & exercise classes to keep me fit.'
Expert Areas: COMCIT, CACI, Intimate Waxing
Taylor macqueen
Position: Beauty Therapist
Hours: Taylor works Tuesday-Saturday.
Background: Taylor joined Sleeping Beauty as an apprentice in November 2022. She has completed her SVQ Level 5 and is now completing her Level 6.
Qualifications: SVQ Level 5, Elemis, Spray Tan, Lash Lift
Personal: Taylor says ‘Spray tans and manicures are my favourite treatments, i enjoy chatting to clients and meeting new people, outside the salon i like socialising with friends and family and going on holidays, I also do competitive dancing.’
Expert Areas: Manicures & Waxing.
Kasia kaplon
Position: Beauty Therapist
Hours: Monday, Friday, Sunday
Background: Kasia has been working in the beauty industry for almost 18 years, graduating in Poland. When she came to Scotland she undertook an HND at Moray College in Elgin in 2010 and worked in several spas and salons before joining Sleeping Beauty in 2024.
Qualifications: HND Beauty, Elemis, Endermologie, Elemis facials, Microdermabrasion, intimate and regular waxing, Nails, Lash Lift, Indian head massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stones Massage, Threading
Personal: Kasia says ‘Since I remember I have always been passionated about Spa treatments and my favourite treatments are facials and body massage. Outside of work, I’m happily married and being a mum of 8 years old daughter. In my free time I like reading books, long walks and improving my cooking skills.’
Expert Areas: Massage
Kayleigh Ingram
Position: Receptionist
Hours: Kayleigh works Monday-Thursday.
Background: Kayleigh joined the Sleeping Beauty team in 2023.
Personal: Kayleigh says ‘I am a skincare junkie with an ever-growing lip balm collection , Always experimenting in the kitchen — one new recipe at a time 🍳, Big fan of dark twists, thrillers, and anything binge-worthy 🎞️, Animal lover, people person, and certified social butterfly 🐶🦋, Can usually be found treasure hunting in TK Maxx or planning my next mini obsession 🛍️. Recommend me something — I’ll probably fall in love with it!’
Arriann Macleod
Position: Beauty Therapist
Hours: Arriann works Monday-Wednesday.
Background: Arriann did work experience at Sleeping Beauty when at school and enjoyed it so much she applied for a Saturday job. After graduating from college with an HNC she started working part-time as a beauty therapist.’
Personal: Arriann says 'I have now been working on Saturdays at Sleeping Beauty since 2015 and am now at college studying beauty therapy. I am looking forward to learning lots of different treatments especially eye enhancements. '
Expert Areas: Facial, Manicure
Chloe Mason
Position: Beauty Therapist
Hours: Chloe works Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays.
Background: Chloe joined Sleeping Beauty in 2025 while completing her HNC at UHI.
Personal: Chloe says ‘I enjoy pilates and shopping! I currently do waxing, massages, facials, manicures and pedicures, and tinting.’
Expert Areas: Massage & Waxing.
Isla Ross
Position: Junior Therapist
Hours: Isla works Tuesday-Saturday.
Background: Isla studied at Charleston Academy and joined Sleeping Beauty in 2024 as an Apprentice.
Qualifications: Manicure, Pedicure, Massage
Personal: Isla says ‘I enjoy dancing and meeting friends outside of work, I enjoy my job and like meeting new people.’
Expert Areas: Nails