Hope&co.Beauty

💜 DOMESTIC ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH 💜

Domestic abuse is something that can happen to anyone. It doesn’t always look the way we imagine it does, and sometimes the people who need help are the very people we would never expect.

• In 2024/25, 29,751 domestic abuse incidents were recorded by police in Northern Ireland — that’s around 82 incidents every single day, or approximately 1 every 16 minutes. (PSNI⁠)

• In 2024/25, 67% of domestic abuse crime victims were female and 33% were male. (PSNI⁠)

• Between 2018 and 2025, 36 women and 18 men were killed by a partner, ex-partner or relative in Northern Ireland. (PSNI⁠)

• 1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. (Woman’s Aid⁠)

But behind every statistic is a person.

It could be your friend who has suddenly stopped answering messages.

Your co-worker who doesn’t seem themselves anymore.

Your sister.

Your daughter.

Your mum — the one who never seems sad, never complains and somehow keeps everything looking completely normal.

Because not everyone will show the signs.

Not everyone will feel able to leave.

Not everyone will tell somebody what’s happening behind closed doors.

And while 1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse, we must remember that behind that statistic is one person too many. 💜

I know this because I lived it. Me and my daughter lived it.

We count ourselves incredibly lucky every single day to still be here.

This Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, I want to take a moment to remember the women and girls whose lives have been lost to violence in Northern Ireland.

Their names will never be forgotten. 💜

Anita Downey
Giselle Marimon-Herrera
Allison Herrera
Natasha Melendez
Emma Jane McParland
Patrycja Wyrebek
Katie Simpson
Susan Baird
Karen McClean
Stacey Knell
Katie Brankin
Katrina Rainey
Caoimhe Morgan
Alyson Nelson
Una Noone
Hollie Thomson
Natalie McNally
Chloe Mitchell
Kathryn (Kat) Parton
Mary Ward
Vanessa Whyte
Sarah Montgomery
Amy Doherty

💜 Hope&CoBeauty will always be a safe space for women.

If you ever need somewhere to sit, talk, cry, or simply take a breath, my door is open.

You can message me about an appointment or use my booking system — even if you have absolutely no intention of having a treatment.

The kettle will be on. ☕️

You don’t have to explain everything.

You don’t have to have the right words.

And you don’t have to go through it alone.

I’ll listen, I’ll believe you, and I’ll do everything I can to support you and help you find the right support. 💜

You are not alone.

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✨ WE’VE MOVED! ✨

Hope&CoBeauty is officially relocating to my home salon in Tullyally 🏡💗

To celebrate the move, I’m giving the first 15 clients £10 OFF their appointment! 🎀

Whether you’re a new client or one of my lovely existing clients, you can take advantage of this offer! 🥰

💗 How to claim your £10 OFF:
Simply book your appointment through my new booking system with the link provided and use the discount code FIRST15 when creating your appointment.

✨ £10 OFF any treatment
✨ New & existing clients welcome
✨ First 15 bookings only

I’m so excited for this new chapter of Hope&CoBeauty and can’t wait to welcome you all into my new little space! 🩷🎀

Book now and make sure you’re one of the first 15!

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✨ PROGRESS UPDATE: RUSSIAN VOLUME LASHES ✨

If you’d asked me a year ago if I’d be here, mastering this skill while juggling everything life throws at me… I honestly might have doubted it. 💫

Right now I’m a mummy to my amazing 8 year old girl, working full time in a management role, running my small beauty business, and somehow fitting in all the other jobs, commitments and family care that keeps life moving! There were so many nights I was tired, so many times I thought “is this even possible?”… but I kept showing up, even if it was just for 20 minutes at a time.

And today? I’m so proud to say I’ve hit such a lovely milestone with my Russian lashes that I’d never thought be possible🥹

To all the younger girls out there watching, dreaming of something or working towards your own goals:
Life will get busy. Things will get in the way. You’ll feel like you’re running out of time or energy more often than not. But please don’t ever give up on what matters to you. You don’t have to do it all perfectly, or as fast as anyone else – you just have to keep going, one small step at a time. 💖

Every late night, every squeezed-in practice, every time you choose to keep going even when it’s hard… it all adds up.

I’m no where near where I want to be but I’m no where near where I started and that’s a goal for me ✨

P.S. Can’t wait to show you all my fresh sets soon! 🤍

Russians 💕✨

✨ A Little Client Education ✨

I wanted to share this as it’s something that many people don’t realise.

Recently, I had a client who came in for an eyebrow wax and tint alongside a lash lift. Before her appointment, she fully disclosed that she is prescribed tretinoin and explained that her skin is always very sensitive to waxing and has lifted in the past. We discussed the risks together, and she was happy to go ahead with the treatment, understanding that skin lifting was still a possibility.

To help protect her skin, I also applied Second Skin by Saint & Serenity, which is designed to help reduce friction and protect the skin during waxing. While this can be a great preventative product, it unfortunately can’t completely eliminate the risk for everyone.

Skin lifting after waxing can be completely normal for some clients, particularly those using prescription skincare such as tretinoin or other active ingredients that increase skin sensitivity. For others, it may be an indication that certain skincare products or medications are affecting the skin’s barrier.

This is why it’s so important to always tell your beauty therapist about:
🤍 Prescription skincare (such as tretinoin)
🤍 Retinol or retinal products
🤍 Acne treatments
🤍 Recent chemical peels or skin treatments
🤍 Any medications or changes to your skincare routine

Being open about what you’re using allows us to assess whether it’s safe to wax or whether another treatment option would be more suitable. Your safety and the health of your skin will always come first.

If you’re ever unsure whether a product you’re use could affect your appointment, please send me a message before booking—I’d much rather answer your questions than put your skin at risk. 💗

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