Jessica Nelson meets Daisy Vail, who offers facials, massages and beauty treatments in Otford

Hi Daisy, it’s been such a treat to meet you! Can you tell us about your business and what you do?

Back in December I opened up my boutique beauty salon and day spa. The salon is nestled in a secret location, overlooking beautiful tree canopies in beautiful Otford. I offer an array of beauty treatments, gift vouchers, day spa experiences and packages. I’ve worked in various beauty salons and spas in London, Ascot, Sydney and New Zealand, being a successful nail technician, spa therapist and advanced facial therapist. From fun buzzing nail bars to relaxing spas, my mission is to combine both here at Daisy’s, but with an Aussie twist.

On my days off you will find me getting my hands dirty with the horses and all my other feather and fur babies, who you will sometimes spot wandering past the salon.

This sounds incredible! Right up my alley. Can you tell us about your products?

A few years ago I added to my skin health qualifications by attending a course to learn how to create you own product recipes. I wanted to be able to know exactly what was going onto the skin, and without using toxins and nasty preservatives.

The products are handmade and poured by myself. Blending together raw active ingredients, Australian botanical herbs and plant extracts along with essential oils, I have created an array of recipes to match different skin requirements.

What are your most popular treatments?

It really depends on the week, sometimes it’s what I call a salon week, so lots of nails, brows and lashes. Then other weeks it’s spa-based, which I love as it keeps things different and I love both spa and beauty equally.

What brought you to Otford and what do you love about the community?

We moved to beautiful Otford six years ago and have totally fallen head over heels with the area and community. I’m originally from London so you can imagine the difference of lifestyle!

Any fun facts you want to share?

The salon is a converted shipping container, which was on the property. It was in the perfect spot so we started the renos three years ago, it resembles nothing of a shipping container now except the original beautiful timber floor with steel rods that I wanted to keep. The salon is open via appointment only, including early mornings and late nights, which have been very popular with mums and for those wanting a before or after work appointment. The salon is cosy, rustic and has a homely feel and has been put together with years of thought and lots of love!

Thanks so much Daisy, sounds exactly what this tired mum needs ...

Contact @daisys.salon, 0412 009 485 or www.daisyssalon.com.au