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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Waxing

Mrs Alyson Hearn
2nd Sep 2022
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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As always a very good job done and a nice natter

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Thank you, Alyson! Always a pleasure - Transition Salon

Eye Brow shape and Tint.

Katherine Close
2nd Sep 2022
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Really happy with my eyebrow shape and tint. Bella is lovely , warm and friendly and very good at what she does. Am booked back in to continue the new shaping. Thank you

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Thank you, Katherine! See you soon for your next eyebrow appointment - Transition Salon

IPL Permanent hair reduction

Katherine Close
2nd Sep 2022
Team Member: Vicky
5.0
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Had a great consultation with Vicky regarding IPL. Very informative and professional. Gave total confidence in the procedure and really looking forward to getting the treatment started on facial hair.

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Thanks for the kind review, Katherine! Very glad to hear that Vicky has made you feel confident and excited for your IPL! See you soon - Transition Salon

Comfort Zone

Barbara Leadley
31st Aug 2022
Team Member: Serena
5.0

Very relaxing and everyone so friendly.

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AMAZING!!

Lydia Lyons
30th Aug 2022
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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I feel like I’m on cloud 9! Amazing massage will definitely become a regular thing! ?

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Thank you for the lovely review, Lydia! So glad that you enjoyed our Himalayan Salt Massage. See you soon! - Transition Salon

Sigh~~~

Miss Nourin Shamnad
26th Aug 2022
Team Member: Koren
5.0
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Whom am I? What am I? Where am I?

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Amazing

Helen
24th Aug 2022
Team Member: Koren
5.0
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Had a Himalayan salt scrub today was amazing felt totally Distressed and silky smooth Koren has magic hands?.Thankyou koren?

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French manicure

Miss Tasha Thomas
23rd Aug 2022
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Amazing nails as always! Clean classy French manicure xx

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Thank you for the review, Tasha! See you soon for eyebrows! - Transition Salon

Great

Sophie Reilander
20th Aug 2022
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Lovely lady, makes a conversation which eases my anxiety And does a great job with my eyebrows. Definitely recommend.

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Excellent service always professional

Mrs Jenni Ayling
19th Aug 2022
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Serena was lovely as always.Very polite,always happy to see her clients.The salon was spotless and comfortable and I did not have to wait long to be seen.Thank you

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That's wonderful to hear, Jenni! Thank you for the kind review! - Transition Salon

Heavenly

Mrs Alyson Hearn
19th Aug 2022
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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A lovely massage and I feel like a new person

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Manicure and pedicure

Miss Tasha Thomas
19th Aug 2022
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Lovely welcome by chilli who also made me a lovely cup of tea (Thankyou) and had a amazing manicure/pedicure by Bella xx

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Eye laah tint and express pedicure

Jeanette Thomson
16th Aug 2022
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Bella is lovely always chatty makes you swel eelaxws

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Eyebrows

Tina Thomas
12th Aug 2022
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Always a professional job , so privileged to have my eyebrows done by Debbie, such a lovely person who I look forward to seeing , much love x❤️

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Thank you so much Tina! Your review really made her smile - Transition Salon

Brilliant wax

Ms Annette Lewington
11th Aug 2022
Team Member: Koren
5.0
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Koren gave me a practically perfect wax 2day

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Thanks for the review, Annette! Very glad to hear you are pleased with the waxing service. See you soon for your Himalayan Salt massage - Transition Salon

Nails, Feet and Eyebrows

Louise Owen
5th Aug 2022
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Debbie for eyebrows.
Amazing as always, thank you x

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Amazing

Mrs Lisa Dale
4th Aug 2022
5.0
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Wonderful experience. All staff were friendly and professional and know their stuff. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.

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Pedicure

Steve
4th Aug 2022
Team Member: Koren
5.0

Excellent service from all at transition. Lovely pedicure. Thank you.

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Thank you for the kind review of your pedicure, Steve! See you soon - Transition Salon

Amazing service

Anonymous
2nd Aug 2022
5.0

Debbie always provides the most amazing service and I always look forward to having my appointment due to this. The general welcome and service is amazing

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Nails soak off and treatment

Caroline
30th Jul 2022
Team Member: Bella
5.0

On recommendation from Bella and Debbie I tried builders gel for the first time a couple of weeks ago as my nails were quite weak and cuticles very dry. Bought OPI cuticle oil before I left salon and have used as directed. Had the Gel soaked off and it came off really easily and the condition of my nails has really improved due to a combination of the gel and oil. Thanks Bella and Debbie for the great advice

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Hi Caroline, thank you for the review! It's great to hear that our new builder gel treatment has improved the condition of your nails! Always a pleasure - Transition Salon

Smoothie

Mrs Alyson Hearn
22nd Jul 2022
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Always happy and good job done

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Always a pleasure, Alyson! Thank you for your kind review - Transition Salon

Pampering

Mrs Prem Thatcher
22nd Jul 2022
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Excellent as always

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Excellent service

Anonymous
22nd Jul 2022
Team Member: Bella
5.0

I really enjoyed my pedicure and Bella was a delight
I had a manicure and an eyebrow wax with Debbie who was also wonderful and went out of her way to fit me in at short notice.
This will be the place for me now. Excellent

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Eyebrows

Mrs Fiona Kirton
22nd Jul 2022
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Excellent as always

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OPI Nails

Mrs Fiona Kirton
15th Jul 2022
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Wow, amazing nails yet again
Thank you

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Bee stunning lips ??

Ms Annette Lewington
15th Jul 2022
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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THE very best permanent cosmetics technician has just created my new lipline and it is amazingly gorgeous I absolutely love it to bits ❤

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Thank you so much for this lovely review! Over the moon to hear you are pleased with your lipliner permanent cosmetics! - Transition Salon

Permant tattoo

Jeanette Thomson
15th Jul 2022
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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I am so loving my new eyebrows has built my confidence back up thankyou so much Debbie. I would recommend if anyone thinking of having there eyebrows tattooed to to go to see debbie

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Hello Jeanette! Thank you for the review, it's lovely to hear that our permanent cosmetics can give you back your confidence - Transition Salon

My new feet

Ms Denise Bartholomew
14th Jul 2022
Team Member: Vicky
5.0
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After unpainted and uncared for feet for and after an operation Vicky was kind enough to pamper my feet. New collection varnish looks great. Thank you Vicky

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Thanks, Denise! We love the new OPI collection too! See you soon for a manicure! - Transition Salon

Massage

Anonymous
13th Jul 2022
Team Member: Koren
4.5

Great full body massage. Lovely staff. Looking forward to going again

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Thank you for the review of your massage! Very glad to hear that you enjoyed it - Transition Salon

Treat yourself

June Ashby
13th Jul 2022
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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We all need a treat and this is my favourite. Eyebrow wax and tint followed by a relaxing facial. Another great job by Serena. Wouldn’t go anywhere else. First class salon and very friendly staff.

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Thank you for this lovely review, June! Great to hear you enjoyed your [comfort zone] facial and eyebrow treatment. See you soon! - Transition Salon

Deep tissue massage

Felicity Carter
8th Jul 2022
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Just one word 'Fantastic'

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Brows

Becky
6th Jul 2022
Team Member: Serena
5.0

Serena listened to what I wanted and made a fab job of my brows

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Very glad that you're pleased with your eyebrows, Becky! Thanks for leaving a review. See you soon - Transition Salon x

Professional waxing

Ms Denise Bartholomew
6th Jul 2022
Team Member: Koren
5.0
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First time with Koren and will be back. Really pleased with the results

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Wonderful

Miss Flavia Ravarotto
6th Jul 2022
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Wonderful experience as usual. Welcoming and relaxing atmosphere, friendly and efficient service. 100% satisfied.

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Nails

Miss Alison Chester
2nd Jul 2022
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Brilliant job, always friendly and skilled at her professional wud reccomend her .

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Thank you for the review, Alison! We are glad to hear that you are pleased with your OPI Gel nails. See you in a couple of weeks! - Debbie at Transition Salon

Foot treatment

Hugh Carpenter
30th Jun 2022
Team Member: Koren
5.0
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Excellent, thanks, Pain free, efficient, I still feel like I’m walking on air!

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Thank you for the lovely review, Hugh!

Manicure

Jackie Mace
29th Jun 2022
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Bella was friendly and put me at ease. It was 20 years since my last manicure. I will now have my nails painted every holiday and special event. Thank you Bella. They also look good and had compliments about them

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Amazing!!

Mrs Fern Lambe
28th Jun 2022
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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I came in for a OPI Gel Pedicure and honestly it was so relaxing and Bella’s paint is amazing! Best I’ve ever had! Definitely recommend!! Even from when I walked in the staff were so welcoming it was really lovely!

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Thank you for your lovely review Fern, looking forward to having you back :) x

Eye brow tint and wax

Alison Butcher
25th Jun 2022
Team Member: Koren
5.0
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Lovely and friendly. Very professional. Listened & Understood exactly wanted. Thank you really pleased .

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Eye love liner

Ms Annette Lewington
24th Jun 2022
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Debbie is THE BEST permanent eyeliner specialist in the West + my new eyeliner is just Fabulous Darling

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Waxing

Lauren McIntyre
21st Jun 2022
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Bella made me feel very comfortable and did a fantastic job!

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Perfect

Mrs Sharon Williams
19th Jun 2022
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Professional as always, friendly and helpful staff. Good advice when you are unsure about your treatments.

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Mrs Virginia Cooper
17th Jun 2022
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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So very pleased with the results and most of all the professional treatment

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Mrs Virginia Cooper
17th Jun 2022
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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So very pleased with the results and most of all the professional treatment

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Eyebrows tattooed

Jeanette Thomson
14th Jun 2022
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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I am over the moon with my new eyebrows have made me feel so much better in myself

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Lovely to hear, thank you! xx

Feet

Tina Thomas
13th Jun 2022
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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Bella was so lovely, made me feel so relaxed and made my experience at transitions such an enjoyable and amazing experience that I have booked another appointment and jave asked her to continue to do my feet and I will continue to come for many more . Bella is the best , thank you
Kind regards Tina thomas

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Brilliant wax

Ms Annette Lewington
9th Jun 2022
Team Member: Sanchia
5.0
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Fabulous as always the fastest wax in the West. Sanchia you will be very much missed but I wish you all the best Sweetie xx

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4-weekly pedicure

Julian Kent
8th Jun 2022
Team Member: Sanchia
5.0
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I'm "walking in the air". Sancha has looked after me well - I'll miss her!

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Eyebrows

Mrs Anne Mcfarlane
1st Jun 2022
Team Member: Serena
5.0
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Not had eyebrows done for a while but was very pleased with results, excellent service

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Response from Transition

Thank you! Always lovely to hear xx

Malibu

Wendy Hewitt
31st May 2022
Team Member: Bella
5.0
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I love them!! Nothing else needed!! Xx

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Thank you! Lovely to hear xx