A new hair and beauty salon is set to open in Earls Colne with plans to support local professionals and help people facing difficult circumstances.
Hare & Belle Hair, Beauty & Nails, founded by entrepreneur Nicola Sanderson, will bring together independent hairdressers, beauty therapists and nail technicians under one roof on Earls Colne High Street.
The salon is being designed so professionals can develop their own businesses while working alongside others.
Nicola said she wanted to create somewhere talented people could flourish while also giving back to the community.
The business will also support The Little Hare & Belle Foundation, a charitable initiative being developed to help children, young people and adults experiencing illness, hardship and other life-changing circumstances.
One of its key aims is to support children undergoing cancer treatment by offering pampering experiences, hair solutions and opportunities to build their confidence during challenging times.
The foundation also hopes to work with local charities, businesses and organisations to provide support where it is needed most.
Nicola said: “Sometimes it is the smallest gesture that has the biggest impact. A little time, a little kindness, an experience that makes someone smile or helps them feel like themselves again. Those are the moments we want to create.”
A percentage of the salon's annual profits will go towards the foundation's charitable aims, with Nicola also hoping to encourage other Essex businesses to contribute through fundraising, volunteering and donations.
The foundation will also honour the memory of Holly, a much-loved stylist whose legacy continues to inspire its focus on kindness and compassion.
Nicola hopes the initiative will eventually grow into a wider network of support across Essex, helping people facing difficult times and creating positive experiences for those who need them.
She said: “I don’t want Hare & Belle to be remembered simply as a beautiful salon.
"I want it to be remembered as a business that believed in people, helped others succeed and used its success to do something good.”
Hare & Belle Hair, Beauty & Nails is preparing to open in November 2026, while The Little Hare & Belle Foundation remains in development.
Local businesses, charities and individuals interested in supporting the foundation or becoming involved in its future activities are encouraged to get in touch.
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