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Beauty Companies in Portsmouth: 424 Active Firms (2026)
Beauty companies in Portsmouth make, distribute or sell cosmetics, personal care products and treatments across the city and nearby coast.
Local buying centres sit around salon and treatment-room services, retail and ecommerce skincare, haircare and grooming supply, fragrance and colour cosmetics, and small-batch own-brand products. Most vendors sell to consumers, salons, independent retailers, online customers and hospitality venues, with buyer relationships shaped by repeat purchase, appointment capacity and wholesale replenishment rather than long enterprise procurement cycles. Engagements tend to be modest: owner-managed service businesses, lower-mid-market product suppliers and local distributors, often with compliance work attached where products are placed on the GB market.
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Portsmouth has 424 actively trading beauty businesses in this list, making the local cohort mainly an SME and owner-managed market rather than a revenue-heavy cluster. Reported employment totals 447 people, so the visible labour footprint is spread across many small operators rather than concentrated in employers with large payrolls. The shape is consistent with service-led salons, treatment rooms, small online sellers and product distributors serving local consumers and trade accounts, rather than a cluster dominated by high-turnover manufacturers.
Cosmetic products made available to consumers in Great Britain require a UK-established Responsible Person. That role carries the practical compliance burden: product safety, a Product Information File, a qualified safety assessment, OPSS notification before supply and reporting of serious harmful effects. Manufacturing needs good manufacturing practice; Department for Business and Trade and OPSS guidance treats the recognised cosmetics manufacturing standard as a route to evidence that. Beauty services add a local-authority layer, with massage, manicure, sunbed, electrolysis and heat, light or vapour treatments potentially needing premises licensing, while skin-piercing treatments are usually licensed separately.
Scaling appears likely to remain uneven. Service-led operators tend to be constrained by skilled labour, premises costs and appointment utilisation, while product-led firms face a different problem: compliance overhead arrives before national retail or online volume is proven. The cohort has enough recent incorporations to keep churn visible, but the scarcity of larger revenue businesses suggests that consolidation, private-label supply and specialist treatments may matter more than broad consumer-brand expansion. Firms that persist are likely to be those that pair repeat demand with documented product governance or disciplined clinic operations.
424
Active firms
2026
136
Incorporated since 2022
Portsmouth-area firms
1
Above £5M
in reported revenue
Key facts
About 1% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (1 of 424 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
32% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (136 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Cosmetic products sold or given away in Great Britain fall under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as amended after EU exit.
A UK Responsible Person must have a UK-established address, keep a Product Information File, arrange a qualified safety assessment and notify OPSS before products are made available.
GB toiletries and beauty sales reached £10.3 billion in 2024, up +8.4% year-on-year, while category volumes were relatively flat.
Skincare sales rose +12.2% in 2024, compared with +10.4% for colour cosmetics, +8.6% for fragrance and +4.6% for haircare.
Beauty-service premises offering massage or special treatments may need a council premises licence, including manicure, sunbeds, electrolysis and heat, light or vapour treatments.
Top Portsmouth Beauty companies
KNIGHT & WILSON LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowDevelops and sells home hair colouring and haircare products, including permanent and semi‑permanent dyes, lighteners, toners, shampoos, conditioners, and hair repair treatments. Products are…
Sells primarily to consumers buying at-home hair colour and haircare products, with availability through retail stockists in the UK, Europe and the US.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
KNIGHT & WILSON TRADING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and sells home hair colouring and haircare products, including permanent and semi‑permanent dyes, lighteners, toners, shampoos, conditioners, and repair treatments under ranges such as…
Sells to consumers buying at-home hair colour and haircare products, and supplies retail stockists including beauty and pharmacy chains in the UK, Europe and the US.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
INTERNATIONAL HAIR COSMETICS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and supplies professional haircare products for salons, including hair colour, treatment, and styling products. Markets product ranges such as Affinage and Kitoko and distributes…
Targets professional haircare customers and trade buyers across UK/Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Financial Health
StableStable · -71% CAGR over 4y
Location
Hair Ott (Whiteley) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates hairdressing salons providing hair cutting, colouring, styling and related beauty services. Also offers hairdressing education and training programmes for salon teams through its education…
Serves local consumers seeking hairdressing in Cosham, Whiteley and Waterlooville, and targets hairdressing salon teams and related hair industry businesses for education.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
Shape Southsea Limited
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -5% CAGR over 4y
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Virtual Lashes Ltd
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5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
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TK'S BEAUTY LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
D & K Salons Limited
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3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 15% CAGR over 2y
Location
BELLE BEAUTY UK LTD
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5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 5y
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SamLangley Hair Limited
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
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DAVID ANTONY LIMITED
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · -5% CAGR over 4y
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Barber Fade Zone Ltd
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3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 22% CAGR over 2y
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HM Health and Beauty Limited
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
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Treloggan Wigs Ltd
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
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DELUXE NAILS & BEAUTY LIMITED
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4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 26% CAGR over 3y
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Fix My Crown Ltd
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3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 41% CAGR over 2y
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Be My Guest Salon Ltd
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5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -10% CAGR over 4y
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Razors Barber Ltd
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3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · -13% CAGR over 2y
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DTB Corporations Ltd
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2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 1y
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Chaulk Ltd
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
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Meer Barber Ltd
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2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 66% CAGR over 1y
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SAS AESTHETICS LTD
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5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
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Emsworth Spa Boutique Limited
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3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 22% CAGR over 2y
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NEL NAILS LTD
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1y · 2024–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
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Orchid Therapy Ltd
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 32% CAGR over 4y
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Millers of Southsea Ltd
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5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak
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Azmar Barber Limited
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
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STUDIO 8 AESTHETIC SOLUTIONS LIMITED
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4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · -78% CAGR over 3y
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CINAR BARBER LTD
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4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 3y
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LORDHAIR CO., LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 73% CAGR over 2y
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Develops and sells professional haircare products including shampoos, conditioners, styling and treatment products, distributed through salons and online retail, and provides education and…
Sells to consumers buying professional haircare products, and to professional salons seeking partner brands and education. Serves retail customers worldwide through e-commerce and salon purchase…
Location
Phil Smith Hair Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsDevelops and sells vegan-friendly haircare products, including shampoos, conditioners and styling treatments. Products are formulated with cosmetic scientists and designed for scalp care, colour…
Sells to consumers seeking vegan-friendly, cruelty-free haircare products, including shampoos, conditioners and treatments for colour protection, moisture, scalp care, blonde toning, curls and volume.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · Hiring · 13% CAGR over 1y
Location
Yellow Hair Products UK Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDistributes professional hairdressing and beauty products to salons, including hair colour, bleach, toners, brushes, foils and styling tools. Supplies brands such as ELEVEN Australia, Yellow…
Serves professional hair and beauty salons, salon owners and stylists buying trade-only colour, haircare and salon supplies, with education and support aimed at growing salon businesses.
Financial Health
StableStable · -24% CAGR over 4y
Location
Inzho Limited
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5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
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Kate Preston Salons Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates hair and beauty salons providing haircuts, colouring, styling, and treatments for women and men. Offers services for curly and Afro hair, wedding hair styling, beauty treatments, and hair…
Serves individual consumers in Fareham, Gosport and nearby Hampshire seeking hair and beauty appointments, including women, men, curly and Afro hair clients, wedding parties and beauty treatment…
Financial Health
StableStable · 4% CAGR over 2y
Location
LASHBASE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · -5% CAGR over 4y
Location
Beauty Temple (Gosport) Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates beauty salons providing cosmetic and spa treatments including facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, nail services, lash and brow treatments, hair removal, tanning and makeup. Also offers…
Serves consumers seeking salon beauty and pampering experiences, including women’s groups, wedding parties, mums-to-be, children’s parties, men and gift buyers, plus businesses booking corporate…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Room 8 Hair And Beauty Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides hairdressing and beauty salon services, offering a range of hair and cosmetic treatments. Sells professional hair and beauty products and offers service packages, memberships, and gift…
Serves individual consumers seeking hair and beauty salon appointments, retail products, gift vouchers and memberships, including repeat clients who book treatments and packages online.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Review (Cowplain) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates hairdressing salons providing hair cutting, colouring, balayage, styling and hair treatment services. Also offers professional training and career development opportunities for hair stylists.
Serves individual consumers seeking hairdressing appointments, particularly residents and visitors in Petersfield and Waterlooville, including clients booking colour, styling, makeovers and prom hair.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -13% CAGR over 4y
Location
Headromance Ltd.
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a hair salon providing hair cutting, colouring, styling and hair extension services. Offers personalised consultations and contemporary hairdressing techniques for clients, including colour…
Serves individual consumers seeking salon hair services, particularly clients in and around Havant, Portsmouth and Chichester looking for haircuts, colour treatments, extensions and styling.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
Bazoo Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak
Location
Solihull (T) Hairdressing Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates a hair and beauty salon providing haircuts, colouring, styling and bridal hair services alongside beauty treatments such as skincare, Dermalogica facials, and ear piercing, with appointments…
Sells directly to consumers seeking hair and beauty treatments, including local salon clients, wedding customers and people booking appointments for styling, colouring, beauty services and piercings.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
COASTAL PRIVATE GP AND AESTHETICS LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides private GP medical services and cosmetic aesthetic treatments. Offers consultations, menopause and weight management clinics, wellness screening, vaccinations, ultrasound scans, joint…
Serves private patients and families across Southampton, Portsmouth and surrounding Hampshire areas, including people seeking GP access, wellness screening, menopause or weight management support,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 29% CAGR over 2y
Location
EJ Cosmetics Ltd
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Wonderful Hair Shop Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Hampshire Blemish Removal Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
Make Hair Magic Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · -6% CAGR over 4y
Location
Leanne Nails Studio Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · -29% CAGR over 4y
Location
Kaizen Medical Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic treatments including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, skin boosters, polynucleotide and Sculptra injectables, chemical peels, HydraFacial,…
Serves private consumers and patients in Southampton seeking dermatology and aesthetic care for skin ageing, sweating, scarring, pigmentation, hair/body concerns, facial rejuvenation, skin health or…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -9% CAGR over 2y
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How Portsmouth Beauty companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Revenue usually comes from a blend of appointments, retail margin, wholesale supply and online repeat purchase. Service-led operators sell treatments, packages, memberships and add-on products, with capacity set by therapists, rooms and opening hours. Product-led businesses earn through ecommerce baskets, trade replenishment, private-label supply and distributor margin. Pricing is mostly per treatment, per order or per production run rather than licence-based, although some use subscription replenishment for consumables. Compliance work sits close to revenue where a firm makes or places cosmetic products on the GB market.
Who they sell to
Most Portsmouth beauty firms sell either to local consumers or to small trade buyers rather than enterprise procurement teams. Consumer decisions are made through booking, reviews, referrals and repeat habit; trade sales tend to involve salon owners, independent retailers, hospitality managers and spa operators. Typical trade cycles are short where the buyer is replenishing familiar stock, but can stretch when a venue is changing supplier, testing a new treatment menu or taking on own-brand products. The main channels are direct sales, ecommerce, local relationships, social commerce and occasional partner-led referrals.
What they buy
Beauty firms tend to spend on systems and services that protect appointment revenue, stock availability and repeat purchase. Relevant categories include booking software, payments, point-of-sale, stock control, CRM, email marketing, local search, review management, ecommerce, accounting, payroll and staff scheduling. Product-led firms may also buy cosmetic safety assessment, Responsible Person support, Product Information File maintenance, labelling advice, packaging, fulfilment, photography and trade marketing. Service-led operators are more likely to need recruitment support, training, insurance, premises services, laundry, facilities maintenance and finance tools that keep cash flow visible between payroll, rent and supplier payments.
Why and how to sell to them
Beauty buyers tend to evaluate suppliers when capacity, compliance or margin pressure becomes visible. Common triggers include opening a new room, adding a treatment category, launching an own-brand range, taking on wholesale accounts, changing premises, hiring staff or moving more sales online. Outreach usually lands better when it ties directly to missed appointments, slow replenishment, stock write-offs, staff admin, product documentation or local customer retention. A practical pitch should show how the vendor reduces avoidable work, protects repeat revenue or helps the business pass a compliance check without distracting owners from trading.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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