These have been tough times for the hair and beauty sector, shut down for long periods during the pandemic.

But despite this, the first interactive furniture tour from a wholesaler supplier in the UK has been launched.

Salon Supplies of Southampton has seen exponential growth in furniture and online sales throughout 2020 and a huge spike in orders through its website and interaction on digital channels.

The company is based in Northam and is backing the Love Local Business Campaign.

It has nine stores across the south and south west supplying furniture and equipment to hair and beauty salons, barbers, colleges, freelance workers and other businesses.

Lee Hamilton, furniture manager said: ‘Our showroom in Southampton has been one of the biggest launches with the ability to showcase all our major brands under one roof.

"Now with this new software innovation we can offer access to all our customers at home on any device throughout the UK, without them having to travel to us."

Lee added: "We want to support the hairdressing industry in the best way we can so we decided to launch the first an interactive multi-branded furniture showroom where customers can walk through, measure and shop all from the comfort and safety of their own home.

"We can now give access nationally, 24/7, at a time suitable for our customers."

With more than 45 years of experience within the hair and beauty industry,

in 2019 Salon Supplies launched the 3000sq.ft Southampton furniture showroom, and it now showcases over 180 products.

Stores locations across the south include Cornwall, Isle of Wight Sussex and Devon.

n Visit salonsupplies.co.uk/furniture to start your tour now.