linda shimmonds
Position: Salon Manager
Hours: Linda works full-time at the Fort William salon.
Background: Linda joined the Fort William team in Feb 2024.
Personal: Linda is originally from Glasgow and has worked in hospitality for 17 years (10 of them in Fort William) most recently was Reception/Groups manager in one of the hotels in Fort William. Linda says ‘I love football, try to get to as many games as possible and hope to one day see Scotland make it out the group stages of a major tournament The best thing about my job is seeing clients leave, feeling relaxed, happy and satisfied with the treatments they have received.’
Ashleigh SIEVEWRIGHT
Position: Spa Therapist
Hours: Ashleigh works part-time at the Whispering Pine Lodge
Background: Ashleigh joined Sleeping Beauty in May 2019.
Qualifications: HND Beauty Therapy, Elemis Face & Eyes, Hot Stone Massage, Elemis Biotec Facials, Microdermabrasion, Geleration Nails, Reflexology
Personal: Ashleigh says 'This is my first salon job after finishing my HND in 2018. My favourite treatments to carry out would be massage and facials. I love the relaxing environment and the smells of the products. At home i am a busy mum of 3. I love to spend time with my family and friends as much as i can."
Expert Areas: Reflexology
kelly paterson
Position: Beauty Therapist
Hours: Kelly works Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays.
Qualifications: Diploma in Beauty Therapy (equivalent to an HNC) and Certificate in Nail Technology.
Background: Kelly joined the Sleeping Beauty team in April 2024.
Personal: Kelly says ‘I love doing massage and helping clients to unwind. I also enjoy Facials, Manicures and Pedicures.’
Expert Areas: Relaxation Massage
nicole lauder
Position: Beauty Therapist
Hours: Nicole works full-time at Fort William salon
Qualifications: Beauty therapy at UHI college level 5.
Background: Nicole joined the Sleeping Beauty team in April 2023.
Personal: Nicole says ‘I love beauty therapy have had a passion since being a young girl always wanted to be a beauty therapist/ working in salons. I love having beauty treatments done and enjoy doing training looking forward to getting more training too expand my learning.’
Expert Areas: Favourite treatments are nails / brows / lashes and waxing as all the little things make a huge difference to ourselves/ wellbeing