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

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Eyebrows

Miss Tasha Thomas
11th Jan 2024
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Amazing as always Debbie is the best!

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Eyelash lift and tint

Ms Julie Ridden
10th Jan 2024
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Had lots of giggles as always with Debbie shes a star and as always she does an amazing job
Pleased with results
Thank you Debbie x

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Hawaiian hot stone massage

Elise Mayes
6th Jan 2024
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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A beautiful environment and professional service.
Serena was amazing, the stones were a perfect temperature and oils used smelled lovely and were extremely relaxing.
It left me extremely relaxed and was a wonderful experience.

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Always awesome

Mrs Caroline Taylor
4th Jan 2024
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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My husband spoilt me with Gel express nails, pedicure, eye brow wax and Traquilty pro sleep massage I came out feeling awesome

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Missed Appointment rescued

Mr Steve Johnson
24th Dec 2023
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Excellent service to rearrange a missed appointment. Bella was very thoughtful to call and check on me and then quickly rearrange the appointment That was perfect. .

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Salon experience

Marie Elliott
23rd Dec 2023
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Welcoming staff. They are all very friendly and helpful..

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Chilled

Mrs Alyson Hearn
21st Dec 2023
Team Member: Shannon
5.0
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A lovely relaxing afternoon had.

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Excellent service

Jenny Milligan
21st Dec 2023
Team Member: Shannon
5.0
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Both Debbie and Bella were amazing whilst doing my waxing. They couldn't have done better.
Shannon did a lovely manicure.

You are all so lovely

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Great lift and tint in a beautiful setting

Becky Illidge
21st Dec 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Had a lovely treatment and felt really looked after, the results are brilliant and feel very glam in time for Christmas Thank you!! Will 100% be booking again in the new year.

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Rita
20th Dec 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0

It was painless, and very smooth. Thanks.

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Tatoo removol

Kirk Paterson
18th Dec 2023
4.5

excellent service friendly staff and all round top notch

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Tatoo removol

Kirk Paterson
18th Dec 2023
4.5

excellent service friendly staff and all round top notch

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Nail Appointment

Gill Thorne
15th Dec 2023
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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As always Serena was excellent at doing my nails loved being pampered by her.

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Eye lash eyebrow shape and tint

Mrs Sarah Moutter
7th Dec 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Excellent as always. Pays attention to detail. Lovely clean , comfortable and relaxing environment. Friendly staff. Thank you Debbie

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Best Brows

Miss Vicky Carter
6th Dec 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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I won’t go to anybody other than Debbie or the girls for my eyebrows, the salon is immaculately clean, warm and peaceful. My favourite place to relax.

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Eyebrow permanent cosmetics

Joy Justice
6th Dec 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Excellent treatment, so happy with the results , love my new brows , thank you so much. All the staff are so friendly , beautiful salon , xx

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Eyebrows

Jeanette Thomson
30th Nov 2023
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Bella always makes them look lovely

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Far out Facial

Ms Annette Lewington
13th Nov 2023
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Totally relaxing and therapeutic facial taking me almost into meditation, amazing.

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Pedicure

Julian Kent
11th Nov 2023
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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I'm always "walking in the air" after Serena's treatment and she always goes the extra mile! Chatting with both Serena and Debbie during and after is always a bonus!

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Silky smooth

Anonymous
4th Nov 2023
5.0

Silky smooth legs after Shannon had worked her waxing magic.

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Nails

Louise Owen
1st Nov 2023
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Amazing as always, had Debbie, Shannon and Bella for my nails. They look amazing for my birthday party. Xx

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Pedí & Mani

Mrs Prem Thatcher
31st Oct 2023
Team Member: Shannon
5.0
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Shannon did a lovely job of my feet and hands

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Halloween & 5th November Nails

Ms Denise Bartholomew
28th Oct 2023
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Fantastic pumpkin nails and the new OPI black glitter varnish looks like fireworks at night. Well done Bella

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Sarah-Jane

Sarah Jane Marsh
25th Oct 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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As usual it's a real treat seeing Debbie she keeps my eyebrows looking great & had nice chat too.....what's not to like!

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Luxury facial

Mrs Tracey Crawford
24th Oct 2023
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Once again. An hour of pure heaven with Serena. I love the fact she discusses what’s best for that particular day. I’m always involved with the decision. And it’s the attention to detail that makes all the difference. I am always welcomed with such warmth. And serena is so knowledgeable. It’s a little piece of heaven.

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Happy

Mrs Sheila Hansford
24th Oct 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Brilliant as usual. this salon has been a joy to visit and be treated for the last 25yrs professional every time but also a VERY caring team love them

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Relaxed

Mrs Alyson Hearn
20th Oct 2023
Team Member: Shannon
5.0
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Always very relaxed and friendly

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Permanent eyeliner

Robbie Hatter
20th Oct 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Eyes look lovely.Many thanks x

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Excellent service

Alex K
18th Oct 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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I feel instantly chilled on entering the salon. Debbie is fantastic at removing unwanted blemishes on my skin, with minimal discomfort.

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Beautiful Nails

Ms Denise Bartholomew
15th Oct 2023
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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As usual I am super pleased with my stylish nails by Bella. My nails are getting stronger by the week. Thanks Bella

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Lashes and brows

Anonymous
13th Oct 2023
Team Member: Bella
5.0

Excellent service from Transition.

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Nails

Wendy Hewitt
12th Oct 2023
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Superb service and ideas as always. Thank you Bella and Debbie xx

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Amazing as always

Connie Ansell
4th Oct 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Debbie has been tattooing my brows since 2015 I love her work and her perfection that she puts everything in to ensure my brows are on fleck and perfect they are always exactly how I want them .. I also love our catch ups <3

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Waxing

A Mouse
4th Oct 2023
5.0

Always warmly greeted by all staff when entering salon and made to feel welcome. Staff work well together and always as a team unlike other salons! Excellent and professional service. Thank you very much.

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Anne Hartley
4th Oct 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Really pleased with the way Debbie explained the procedure , excellent treatment , thank you .

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Eyebrow Wax

Louise Owen
3rd Oct 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Amazing as always, great to be back. Treat you with such kindness and care.

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Back scrub back massage and facial

Wendy Dillon
29th Sep 2023
Team Member: Shannon
5.0
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Very impressed with today. Shannon was very caring about making me feel comfortable as I suffer with back pain.

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Lash lift & Brows

Danielle
29th Sep 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Lovely Salon, always welcoming and would always recommend!

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Thank you Danielle.. you ended my week off on a high

Amazing experience

Jenny Milligan
21st Sep 2023
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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I had such an amazing experience today. I felt so relaxed and renewed.
I didn't realise that I could feel so chilled.
Bella certainly has healing hands
Thank you so much Bella.

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Amazing experience

Jenny Milligan
21st Sep 2023
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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I had such an amazing experience today. I felt so relaxed and renewed.
I didn't realise that I could feel so chilled.
Bella certainly has healing hands
Thank you so much Bella.

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Back scrub, massage & mini facial

Deborah Pye
21st Sep 2023
Team Member: Shannon
5.0
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Heavenly! The room in candlelight, soothing music and a very relaxing hour. Therapist very professional and friendly, thank you!

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Always feel welcome

Mrs Sue Thompson
20th Sep 2023
5.0
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The staff and Debbie always make me feel welcome and look after me. All my treatments are enjoyable and relaxing. I love my facials and massages.

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Silky smooth

Ms Annette Lewington
18th Sep 2023
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Beautifully soft smooth legs as always ♥️

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Walking on Air

Mrs Sarah Bull
15th Sep 2023
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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You won’t get a better pedicure than this, best products ( OPI ) and Bella is a perfectionist. All treatments and staff are great though ?

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Pedicure

Jeanette Thomson
13th Sep 2023
Team Member: Shannon
5.0
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Shannon was really friendly both times I've had her

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Polished nicely

Mrs Alyson Hearn
7th Sep 2023
Team Member: Shannon
5.0
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Very good and relaxing. Feet and hands looking lovely.

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Best brows

Mrs Mich Young
7th Sep 2023
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Fab appointment Bella is fantastic and a perfectionist x

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Eyebrows tint and wax

Miss Tasha Thomas
5th Sep 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Amazing work Debbie as always, I love how you do my brows! Your the best! X

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Thanks Tasha :)

Great Salon

Marie Elliott
29th Aug 2023
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Lovely welcoming place. First time having my eye lashes tinted. They were Very informative on the process on having it done.

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Thank you, Marie! Glad we could make your first lash tinting experience a good one - Transition Salon

IPL

Lucy
19th Aug 2023
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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I had a consultation and patch test for IPL hair reduction and Serena was very professional, knowledgeable and explained everything very clearly. I will be having further IPL treatments and I would recommend.

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Response from Transition

Thank you for the review, Lucy! See you soon for more IPL - Transition Salon