Beyond the Blow Wave at Ellie & Frankie
The traditional hair appointment has evolved into a hub for holistic wellness. Nicole May gets to the root of what’s on offer.
A visit to your hairdresser is much more than a touch of colour or a bouncy blow wave; it’s an experience designed to make you feel confident and empowered. While a fresh look remains the ultimate mood booster, Ellie has dedicated herself to elevating that salon shine by transforming her boutique space into a comprehensive day spa.
Usually, a well overdue visit might begin with a consultation and hair colour. But the ultimate indulgence is found in the transition from a week of functional ponytails to the serenity of a deep scalp scrub. Ellie’s Japanese Head Spa is something you truly must experience for yourself. You can simply lie back in the massage chair, listen to soothing background music and Ninderry birdsong, and let Ellie work her magic.
As Ellie walks through the serene space, she explains how she has curated an environment where hair health meets holistic wellness. The expanded layout now features enclosed treatment rooms designed for pure relaxation. Welcoming two experts to the fold, her recruitment process was refreshingly personal.
“I embraced Martin and Sandy because I actually get treated by them myself,” Ellie reveals. “I just think they’re amazing therapists, and I wanted to work with them.”
First, meet Martin. More than just a practitioner, Martin targets the body’s internal systems. He is a master of reflexology, but with a unique focus on hormone rebalancing. For those who feel the weight of a busy lifestyle and need to prioritise their health, Martin also offers lymphatic drainage treatments, designed to detoxify and revitalise the body from the inside out. His treatments are designed to go beyond surface-level relaxation, targeting the body’s systems to promote deep, clinical healing.
Joining him is Sandy, a spa therapist for those looking to melt away tension with massages, bespoke facials, and luxurious pedicures. A beautiful pick-me-up to help you feel revived.
“These guys are just outstanding at what they do,” says Ellie. “You’re in safe hands. I invited Sandy into Ellie Frankie Hair Spa because I trust her techniques and love her work – you’ll find yourself immersed in her treatments.”
Whether Sandy is in the treatment room or Martin is in the middle room, the atmosphere is kept intentionally quiet with a soothing soundtrack to ensure your Zen remains undisturbed. While the spa side is flourishing, Ellie’s heart remains firmly centred in pioneering hair techniques that go beyond the surface. She is particularly passionate about her range of all-natural smoothing treatments that offer a kinder alternative to harsh chemicals.
One of the standout offerings is the Charcoal Relaxing Treatment, which is an advanced smoothing, anti-frizz and repairing mask that smooths the hair without damaging it or changing the texture.
“It’s semi-permanent, so it doesn’t stay forever like a chemical straightener, but it relaxes the hair and de-frizzes using natural ingredients,” Ellie explains. “The process is meticulous. The hair is cleansed, the product is applied and left to process based on your specific hair type, then rinsed, dried, and ironed to seal it in.”
For those with more damaged strands, Ellie recommends Guava Latino Keratin with a brilliant analogy to explain why this treatment is a game-changer.
“If you can imagine each strand of hair has potholes in it, and you’re filling those potholes with keratin, and then you’re sealing them in – it’s a deluxe treatment for your hair,” she says. “You’re repairing the hair, and the application helps to seal the cuticle again and de-frizz the hair, leaving it smooth and manageable for up to four months – depending on your hair.”
This commitment to restorative treatments is paired with a dedication to cleaner products. Ellie ensures that all her styling products are free from the big nasties MIT, Parabens, Phthalate, Propylene glycol, Sulphates, Triclosan.
“I love using the O&M (Original & Mineral) range during any appointment, they’re kind to your hair, your body, and the environment,” Ellie explains.
“By using these ranges and treatments, I’m ensuring that even intensive hair repair remains grounded in all-natural ingredients.”
Looking to the sky as the sun sets over the private property, Ellie isn’t slowing down. The second half of this year promises an even more exciting evolution for the salon.
“The spa and stay packages will be available in the second half of this year,” Ellie teases, along with plans for even more treatment rooms and expanded services.
For now, the focus is on the incredible synergy between Ellie, Martin, and Sandy. It’s a team built on mutual respect and a shared purpose of making every client feel like the best version of themselves. Whether you’re there to freshen up your colour, a charcoal-based de-frizz,
a lymphatic flush, or a quiet pedicure, Ellie Frankie Hair Spa is more than a beauty appointment; it’s a restorative ritual you’ll find yourself returning to time and again.
TOP-TO-TOE TREATMENTS
Reflexology & Endocrine Balance: For hormonal harmony; maternity or lymphatic support.
Lymphatic Drainage: A detoxifying treatment.
Massage: Choose from custom, aromatherapy, recovery and restore.
Facials & Pedicures: From express to Luxury and Radiance plus eyelash and eyebrow tinting and dry body brushing.
Charcoal Relaxant: The all-natural way to say goodbye to frizz.
Guava Latina Keratin: The natural filler for damaged or porous hair.
Head Spa Services: The ultimate scalp health and relaxation experience.
Coming Soon: Spa and Stay packages for the ultimate Ninderry getaway.
WINTER SPECIAL
Book a colour, cut, and blow-dry over winter, and receive 50% off a one-hour facial.
*Not to be redeemed with any other special and must be used during winter.
For more info visit www.elliefrankiehairspa.com
Discover more healthy hair options…
