A woman who worked in a city salon for eight years is taking over with a fresh new look and treatments on offer.  

Charlotte Steven, trained at City College Norwich as a sports massage therapist and very quickly after completing her course she started offering the service at Top 2 Toe in Middleton Crescent, Costessey.  

Charlotte recently had an opportunity come her way that she had only dreamed of.  

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The 27-year-old said: “The current owner is leaving as she is moving so she told me the business would be going up for sale.  

Norwich Evening News: Charlotte has worked at the salon for 8 years Charlotte has worked at the salon for 8 years (Image: Charlotte Steven)

“I thought if I was ever going to own my own salon, this would be the perfect time to do it, so I went for it.” 

Charlotte will be bringing a new name, look and feel to the salon with a focus on offering a botanical, urban and cosy feeling that always has a friendly face.  

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CHAR Body Care and Cosmetics is set to be different to the average salon with just as much focus on well-being as beauty.  

Charlotte said: “We will continue to offer hairdressing, beauty therapists and sports massage, but I hope to add a nail technician and I want to offer holistic therapies.  

Norwich Evening News: Top 2 Toe has been in Costessey for some 25 years Top 2 Toe has been in Costessey for some 25 years (Image: Google Maps)

“I just want it to be about more than beauty, I want to help people feel well, safe and comfortable and give them confidence.”  

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The salon will change hands on December 14 and will then be transformed into Charlotte's dream space - but will remain open for business.

Charlotte said: “Costessey has such a good community and word travels fast. Top 2 Toe has been in Costessey for around 25 years so that proves this kind of business does well.  

“I hope we can continue bringing a friendly and welcoming vibe to our customers.”