A SMALL business owner in Largs has spoken of her delight at the success of her first event since opening last year.
Zoe Hodge, who owns Glow salon was blown away by the kindness of the community after her first Christmas event at Riviera last week saw all her gift sets sold out.
Throughout the night two representatives, Michelle and Caroline, from Dermalogica held talks about the different skincare gift sets and set up a mixology station for product demonstration.
She told the News: "I sold all my tickets and had a turnout of 25 clients which was an amazing success.
"My best friend Candy who owns CC socials management took over my social media for the evening. This was a collaboration of three local businesses in Largs.
"Within ten minutes my gift sets were wiped out. I hope this will be the start of many events to come.
"I feel extremely proud of the growth Glow has made since opening in late April this year. I am very grateful to all my lovely supportive clients who continue to make my job so enjoyable.
"In a world where you can shop anywhere - shop local."
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The 25-year-old renovated a disused building in School Street to open the salon in May this year which specialises in skincare.
The Largs woman, who lives in Douglas Street, used the pandemic as a chance to change her career and move closer to realising her dream of opening up in her hometown.
She added: "It has been one incredible year for Glow. Thank you to all my lovely clients for supporting my business through its first few months of opening
"Riviera Largs put on a delicious spread of food for everyone and was the perfect festive venue. I am lucky to love what I do so I am excited to see what next year holds."
In October this year, the 25-year-old leapt 15,000 feet out of a plane for the charity that helped her beat an eating disorder.
She suffered from anorexia for five years before reaching out for help at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
She was given a mentor by the charity Beat which provide support to people affected by eating disorders and campaign on their behalf.
Zoe then decided to brave her biggest fear head-on by doing the UK’s highest skydive in Durham.
The business owner is now offering 10 per cent off all gift vouchers purchased until December 12 as a celebration for the company's first Christmas.
For more information about Christmas deals and offers visit Glow on Facebook.
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