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Giulia originally trained in hair and beauty before starting a family. After the sad loss of her husband, Giulia, now a single mum of four, wanted to return to work but also be able to control her hours.<\/p>\n

After completing her aesthetics qualifications, she combined her new knowledge with her previous hair and beauty training. Giulia then found a room in local surgery convenient for schools and close to her parents for childcare.<\/p>\n

To begin the business, Giulia needed funding to pay the initial room rent and to buy all her equipment and stock. Having had a period looking after her family, Giulia\u2019s financials did not meet the criteria for traditional lenders.<\/p>\n

After an introduction to Sian Jones of Business Wales by the DWP, Sian was able to help with business planning and introduced Giulia to Purple Shoots.<\/p>\n

Purple Shoots were able to discuss her individual situation in detail. Impressed with the professionalism Giulia showed especially regarding having her business in a clinical rather than beauty setting. Along with her dream of adding many more services!<\/p>\n

With the help of Purple Shoots Giulia was able to sign a lease on 26th<\/sup> of October 2021.<\/p>\n

\u201cOpening Alchemy has been my forever dream and I am delighted to do so in my home town of Bangor. The word Alchemy means \u2018transformation\u2019. After each treatment, I want you to feel transformed and wonderful both inside and out.<\/p>\n

I am fully insured, trained and experienced in all the treatments I offer, including complication management. I only ever use quality products sourced from trusted suppliers, giving you the best result and a safe experience.<\/p>\n

My future plans are to rent another room, so I will have a salon for hair and my clinic to do my aesthetics. I have also booked to go on the advanced dermal filler and advances Botox course to expand what I can offer & to keep abreast of rules & best practice.\u201d<\/p>\n

Giulia\u2019s business details can be found online at –\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Alchemy-Skincare-and-Aesthetics-110927598186749<\/a><\/p>\n

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Alchemy Skincare and Aesthetics is located at The Glanfa Surgery, Orme Rd, Bangor LL57 1AY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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