Transition

131-133 Fratton Road , Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5AJ

About us

Bringing you over 30 years experience & passion in the beauty business, Debbie McIntyre and her team welcome you to Transition.

If you are looking for an established (1996) & trusted, unisex one stop salon treating you from head to toe, for your general beauty essentials, a soothing pamper day or a more aesthethic procedure, our aim is to offer our guests an experience tailored & bespoke to their needs. In extremely relaxing and comfortable surroundings, it is truly an Oasis at the heart of Portsmouth

Our spacious, purpose built and air conditioned beauty salon has a clinic room, two beauty rooms & laser room with two nail bars & make up station to allow clients to watch the world go by. All of our therapists continue to keep up to date with latest developments and trends, with regular training in order to offer our guests the most up to date treatments and advanced, safe techniques professionally.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 19:00
Thursday 10:00 - 15:30
Friday 10:00 - 19:00
Saturday 09:00 - 15:00
Sunday Closed

Services

Nails
Beauty
Face
Body

Reviews

4.98
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Claire cross
11th Apr 2019
Team Member: Vicky
5.0

Vicky is very professional friendly and great to chat to while getting my treatment makes me feel very relaxed always come out with a smile on my face would recommend Vicky 100%

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Wow! Claire that is greatly appreciated, Vicky and the rest of the team hope to see you very soon :-)

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Tara
10th Apr 2019
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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I love having my eyebrows shaped with Debbie. Always does an amazing job. Such a difference to have them tidied up professionally.????️

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Perfectly maintained eyebrows are like a mini-facelift! Thank you Tara.

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Tara
10th Apr 2019
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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I love having my eyebrows shaped with Debbie. Always does an amazing job. Such a difference to have them tidied up professionally.????️

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Sara Allerton
9th Apr 2019
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0

Fabulous manicure! Nails have never looked better. Knowledgeable, friendly and engaging therapist,

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Thanks Sara, see you soon.

Callus Peel

Torina Theakston
7th Apr 2019
Team Member: Vicky
5.0

Very pleased, lovely place lovely staff, very happy with everything in the past and present.

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Torina Thank you for your lovely review and taking the time out to share. See you soon :-)

5 stars

Iona
6th Apr 2019
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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First time waxing. Lovely and quick. She chatted the whole time so I barely noticed the sting. Would recommend.

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Iona Thank you for your lovely review and welcome to the salon, maybe next time we can do one of our luxury comforting treatments :-)

Birthday treat

K
6th Apr 2019
Team Member: Serena
5.0

Popped in for my usual plus a birthday treat of pretty blue nails for the holidays. As always service with a smile and excellent results!

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Thank you for this lovely review... our clients feedback is so important to us.

Nails

Pauline caswell
5th Apr 2019
Team Member: Vicky
5.0
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As usual very lovely results.

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Pauline thank you for taking the time to share your happiness :-)

Always love spending time at Transition

Carly Cutler
4th Apr 2019
Team Member: Joy
5.0
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So professional and always do a great job, I’ve never had a bad experience in the 6 years I’ve been visiting transition and the various treatments I have had. Although I’ve moved out of the area, it’s still worth the drive into Portsmouth and I wouldn’t go anywhere else :-)

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Carly growing with our lovely clients makes it all so worthwhile, especially when we get to see bouncing, beautiful babies and the next generation..Congratulations again xx

Foot spa

Jane standen
23rd Mar 2019
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0

Great experience, make you feel welcome as soon as you step in the door, Kayleigh was so gentle and did a fabulous treatment to my feet. Would definitely go again and recommend to my friends.

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Thank you Jane.... It's this feedback that gives confidence to the team

Lash lift and tint

Priscilla
22nd Mar 2019
Team Member: Vicky
5.0
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Lovely experience in the salon as always. Made to feel welcome, relaxed and important. FABULOUS lash lift today! Don't know where they've been hiding all these years!

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Awww Priscilla where did those lashes come from???? thank you for this lovely review and taking the time out to share.

Great

Jan Williams
21st Mar 2019
Team Member: Kayleigh
5.0
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Friendly and relaxed salon. Always a pleasure having treatments and results always great.

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Thank you Jan......the pleasure is ours as we look forwards to you coming as we do all our regular, loyal, lovely, loony clients/friends

Eyebrows retouch

Gemma
16th Mar 2019
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Debbie always puts you at ease and delivers amazing results.
If you want perfect eyebrows she is your lady

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Gemma thank you... It is my pleasure to deliver those results x

Eyebrow wax and tint

Caroline Doughty
8th Mar 2019
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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As always friendly helpful staff offering wide range of treatments. Have been going to the salon for 15 years plus wouldn't go anywhere else

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Thank you Caroline see you soon :-)

Excellent treatment today,

Joy Justice
6th Mar 2019
Team Member: Debbie
5.0

Very happy with my eyebrows,professional & friendly service as always,thank you girls.

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Thank you Joy

Best place

Sheila hansford
5th Mar 2019
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Professional and friendly as usual she's a diamond

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Ha Ha a diamond love it...
Sheila thank you x

Wax

Alison Butcher
2nd Mar 2019
5.0
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Love coming to Transitions. Every one is very welcoming & Vicky is fab as always. Thank you for a wonderful service

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Awww thank you Alison for your time and a great review. Vicky will be pleased to hear that.
See you again soon.

Great service

Roger butler
27th Feb 2019
5.0
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From the moment I walked in to asked about skin tag being removed the staff were really lovely and friendly, Today I went to have it removed and once again lovely staff, Debbie made me feel relaxed and comfortable and done a great job! I’m going back for a facial in April. And they do a great loyalty card with great rewards! Highly recommend this place!

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Aww Thank you Roger for a super review and for taking time out to do this.... the pleasure was completely mine to meet you. We look forward to seeing you in April after your show.
Don't forget to drop in the flyers to the salon.

A pleasure to always revisit

Rahela Begum
24th Feb 2019
5.0
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Always love coming into the salon for my treatments. Vicky is a great part of your team, always happy, helpful and welcoming. The service at the salon is one of the reasons why I come back and the treatments you offer are worth it!

Thank you!

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Rahela thank you for your super review and for taking the time out to do this. Vicky was so pleased that you did this and looks forward to welcoming you soon.

Amazing Salon

Louise Coyle
15th Feb 2019
5.0

Excellent service, make you feel welcome and comfortable. Absolutely gutted Nikkie is going, she has been amazing but looking forward to Vicky pampering me.

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Louise thank you for your super review and taking the time to do this...as we know you have your hands full with baby. We hope you enjoy being pampered by Vicky on your upcoming appointments.x

Marta
15th Feb 2019
5.0

I feel always welcome in this beauty salon. Staff members are keen to answer the questions I have about the procedures. Since the first time I went there, I always get the best quality results, plus the prices for the procedures are reasonable.

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Ohh Marta what a lovely review and thank you for taking timeout to do this for us. See you soon x

5* Customer Service

Victoria
12th Feb 2019
5.0
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Great customer service, nothing is too much trouble, very professional and knows there stuff! Which isn't surprising since the salon is a long standing business. Felt really comfortable in their hands unlike other places I had visited. Will definitely be a regular client.

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Victoria thank you for your lovely review of the salon and taking time out to do this. Feedback is important to us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.x

Eye liner procedure

Mrs Robbie Hatter
8th Feb 2019
5.0
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I am very pleased with the look of my eyes

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Robbie I am so glad you are pleased again with your SPMU eyeliner it was lovely seeing you again x

Brilliant!

Gina-Marie Flack
7th Feb 2019
5.0
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This is a lovely salon that has a welcoming and warm atmosphere. The team are friendly and also.delibwey a high standard of service. The prices for treatments are good value and they also do student discount! Would definitely recommend.

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Gina thank you for your super review. Now with your loyalty card and points you can look forward to extra treats :-)

Transition Experience

Jackie Winkworth
2nd Feb 2019
5.0
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Excellent service, lovely staff, would highly recommend to anyone

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Hey Jackie thank you for your super review.
See you soon x

Lovely beauty salon

Lorna Pickard
1st Feb 2019
5.0
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I’ve been going to transition for a few years now, it’s a lovely friendly place. I have manicure, pedicure and waxing done by 3 different therapists and it is all done very professionally , I highly recommend this salon .

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Lorna thank you for taking timeout to do this super review. We look forward to seeing each and every regular client (friend) and hope we will keep up the good service.
see you soon x

Professional and welcoming salon

Denise Bartholomew
31st Jan 2019
5.0
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Expert treatments in a fantastic salon. Had a relaxing spa pedicure with Vicky - divine!!

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Denise thank you for your lovely review and for taking timeout to do this.
Feedback is important to us and we will be patting our Vicky on the back :-)
see you and your tootsies soon x