My name is Hilary and I opened Papillon in 2012. It is a small and friendly beauty salon offering a wide variety of treatments tailored to each individuals needs. Along with our wide range of treatments, I also offer one and two day training courses for a wide variety of Holistic, Massage and Beauty Therapies. We are located within a quiet close in Wivenhoe, near Colchester in Essex, with free parking just outside the door.
I have 4 fantastic therapists working alongside me, Lianne MacLennan, Ruth Feakins Ward, Sue Fryer and Ruth Carter.
About Us
My name is Hilary, I gained my 1st qualification in beauty therapy in 1996, I opened Papillon Beauty Salon in 2012 and completed my teacher training in 2016. I have always loved all aspects of beauty and stronglybelieve that beauty is far more than skin deep. My aim is to make a visit to Papillon, be it for waxing, a therapeutic Hot Stone massage or a professional make up lesson a real boost to my clients confidence and to give a real sense of well being both physically and emotionally.
I love sharing my skills and knowledge with others and offer a wide range of courses varying from massage courses for those interested in learning a new skill/hobby, up to advanced massage eg 'Hot Stones Therapy' and 'Warm Bamboo massage' for qualified therapists wanting to increase their skills and treatment menu. 'One day' Beauty courses are available for learning a single new treatment eg manicures, pedicures, facials etc plus We offer intensive training in a selection of treatments such as waxing, facials, manicures, lash tinting and perming, providing You with recognised Beauty qualifications, the knowledge and sufficient skills to start a new carer in the Beauty industry!
Ruth Feakins Ward lives in Wivenhoe and offers a full range of Holistic therapies including Holistic, Swedish and Hot Stones Massage Therapy, Pregnancy and Indian Head massage and Hopi Ear Candling. "I have always had a great interest in Holistic Therapies and in 2013 I took the huge step to train to be a professional Holistic Therapist. I trained in Holistic Massage that year and have since gone on to train and gain qualifications in Hot Stones Massage Therapy, Pregnancy Massage, Hopi Ear Candling and Reiki Healing. My passion is helping clients to relax, re-balance, re-energise and re-juvenate!
Lianne MacLellan lives on the outskirts of Wivenhoe and is joining Hilary on the beauty side, offering gel nails, waxing plus lash tinting and perming/lifting (a great alternative to lash extensions) I am a qualified nurse and still work part time at the hospice but I have always had a passion for all things beauty, even when I was growing up. Whilst on maternity leave in 2017 I decided to pursue my beauty career and started my training! I am qualified in warm wax & hot wax including female intimate waxing, lash lift & tint and gel polish. I am currently at college studying to gain my level 3 nail technology qualification, and I will be able to offer acrylic and hard gel nail extensions in the new year. I take pride in my work and I am very much looking forward to working at Papillon.
Sue Fryer lives in Wivenhoe and offers a range of Holistic Therapies including Reflexology both of hands and feet, the Ayurvedic Massage (" The Natural Facelift)and is a Reiki Master and Teacher. "After many years of intense interest in promoting the well-being of others I trained in a wide range of holistic therapies and have been practising since 2001. I offer Reflexology, traditionally a foot treatment, but if the feet cannot be treated, hand reflexology as an alternative, Reiki energy healing, I am a Reiki Master/Teacher, Metamorphic technique: (excellent for emotional re-balancing) and Ayurvedic face, scalp & neck massage (otherwise known as 'The Natural Face Lift') as well as Indian Head Massage. I look forward to meeting you at Papillon!
Ruth Carter attends the salon on a monthly basis and offers Permanent Make up (SPMU), Plasma Thermal Fibroblast Aesthetics and Saline Tattoo Removal.
" I have been in the hair and beauty industry for over 20 year and qualified as a SPMU artist in 2007.Initially I trained and received outstanding, first class tuition by Tracey Simpson from Natural Enhancement. I ensure I keep up to date with training in my field and have completed the Master class with Natural Enhancement in all my procedures, Brows Eyes and Lips and have trained with some of the industries Elite .I have also had the privilege of training with the famous International Trainer Will Antony from Florida and New Jersey who is famous for the Smoky Lash Enhancement® and have proudly mastered his techniques for this very popular Eye Liner procedure! I am also a specialist in Plasma Thermal Fibroblast Aesthetics trained by Shelly from the first class Beaumed clinic Inspired By Excellence & Innovation I use the state of the art technology from the Cosmedic® range which gives constant, high quality and professional results also with the amazing Will Antony King Coil Device working alongside my natural flare for these type of procedures"
All of our training courses award CPD points and are accredited by either
The Complementary MedicalAssociation The International Institute for Complementary Therapies Complementary Medical Association International Institute of Complementary Therapists
Please note: We are not trained to diagnose illness and cannot predict or promise any specific outcome from a holistic treatment/therapy. Anyone concerned about their medical symptoms is advised to consult a GP.
For information and bookings please contact Hilary 01206 822270 / 07749 736383 Facebook: Papillon Wivenhoe