A TANNING salon in Maldon is expanding and relocating after a hugely successful few years.

The Maldon Rays Tanning Salon in Bentalls Shopping Centre, Heybridge was first opened in October 2014 by owner Lydia Eadon as her first business.

On Friday July 21, it will be re-opening in a larger store with more facilities and staff.

Lydia said: “After opening the shop quickly started pulling in customers with feedback about the team being so lovely and friendly at the top of the list.

“At the time I had just two members of staff helping me to make it a success. I now have four, and am looking to increase this number in the near future.

“By May 2015 we introduced a nail bar offering Shellac manicures which was a massive success and in November brought in a beauty room offering treatments from eyebrow wax to eyelash extensions. In March 2016, we started having an aesthetic clinic every two weeks with treatments from face fillers to anti-ageing injections.

“We are now at a point where we have outgrown the salon and need more space to accommodate more sunbeds, a new nail bar and a very stylish spacious beauty treatment room.

“The business has grown beyond my wildest dreams and I couldn't be happier. The customers are very excited with the news of the new shop and I can’t wait to show them. I am looking forward to many more years at Bentalls complex and once again can’t believe how it turned out.”

Visit www.maldonrays.vpweb.co.uk.