Salon owner frances urwin has sadly passed away

HJ reports with great sadness on the passing of Frances Urwin, owner of Frontlinestyle Hair & Beauty in Bath and Wells, Somerset. Frontlinestyle has been a permanent fixture in the Wells high street for over 40 years, opened by Frances and her father, Mr Francis – a talented hairdresser who already had a number of salons in Bristol. Frontlinestyle was also rated 5* in the Good Salon Guide. Frances was known for thinking outside of the box and delivering not only modern hairstyles and strong colouring work, but also for her dedication to hair loss and wig work. The business was highly regarded for its outstanding customer care and training. https://www.instagram.com/p/CY94iieMIN7/ Frances Urwin's reputation quickly grew and included premises in Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding area. In time, the portfolio increased to six salons – adding beauty salons to the company offering – and in 1986 a full retail perfumery was added to the Wells salon and then onto Bath, where she opened her first salon in the city in 2003, a beautiful Grade II listed building on Monmouth Street. Frontlinestyle is now one of the significant players in the West Country hairdressing and beauty industry working closely with Wella and some of the best in the industry, including Mark Blake, Charlie Taylor and Michael Douglas. Frances was delighted to be in a position to support a number of charities, including: Children with cancer UK, NSPCC, Cancer Research, Break Through Breast Cancer and, more locally, Children’s Hospice South West and the Forever Friends appeal for the RUH in Bath. Through Frances’ dedication to training and experience, her talented stylists and therapists have participated in industry competitions, including Wella Trend Vision and over the years the business has been recognised nationally, winning awards in customer service, retail and marketing. Frontlinestyle remains very much a family business and a company of opportunity. Now in its third generation, Frances’ children will now continue to move the business forward having been part of the business all their lives. They will strive to encourage new ways of delivering and maintaining a successful business, as well as recognising and developing their team. Frances will be much missed and dearly loved by all who knew her. France's funeral will take place on Monday 31 January at 11am. Donations can be made to Frances’ chosen charity: Children with Cancer UK via Walter H. Squires & Sons and funeral flowers can be sent here.