I think a number of the negative comments are probably posted by other beauticians in the area, worried about the competition - there's a style of writing to a few of them that just doesn't sound quite right or genuine.

I've actually popped into the new place and it's lovely, beautifully fitted out and the girls are really friendly, including Tana who's also been front of house every morning I've walked past. Great to have somewhere competitive on our doorstep. I'd recommend giving it a try, I was really happy with the gel nails.

I think the negative comments are just because the press has tried to make it a celebrity thing by name dropping Victoria Beckham. Most of the local mum's I know would more likely be put off with the mention of VB than excited.
I really hope it does well but I do think the name sounds a bit corny and young to be honest, especially considering the average age of the mums around here.

What's with the negative comments?? It's not important who owns the business but the quality of service on offer, I am sure the right people for the job would be reqruited .. And let's face it, no one has a personal experience, the place is not even open ... So hold back ladies .. Plenty of time to judge ... Everyone deserves a chance celebrity or not.

It's definitely on Northcote Road - I walked past today and wondered what "it's all about the girl" could possibly be. Looks close to opening.

It says opposite VB's offices, so that will be up near Battersea Bridge.x

My wife is very good friends with Tana and i am sure that her new venture will be a fab hit no matter what you say.

I am shocked at all the negative comments on here

all about the girl sounds so much better then all about the woman!!

get down there girls or should i say "women"

I have just moved here, and i am yet to find a good beauty salon , so i am actually pretty excited that there is a new beauty spa opening near me
I just hope the prices are not ridiculous

All sounds very interesting. Not sure I'd go just because it's been opened by a "celebrity". She was actually a Montessori teacher originally, so not sure what qualifications she has to run a beauticians (other than money of course!!).

I'd put her husbands success down to the PR company

Rant over

Quite a departure from her own cook books career. Perhaps she recently retrained?
I think I'll stick to Diane at the Lemon Tree - who really does know her business and offers a wonderful service.

As long as Tana ups the ante. The current selection of salons in the aeea are lacking the "spa" experience. Most of the beauticians are pretty good but most salons in my view are pretty shabby. Fingers crossed that she gets it right.

Apart from Estate agents and pregnancy shops, surely the last thing Northcote Rd needs is yet another beauty spa type place. There are 3 on Webbs Rd and at least one other on Northcote.

What we really need is a great Deli to replace the Napoli Salumeria which has closed down.

So it's going to be called "it's all about the girl" Hmmm interesting choice of name, maybe they're going for the younger market but I can't remember the last time I was called or thought of myself as a girl!

Yes Tana Ramsay is opening a beauty salon at 141 Northcote Road -(formerly Chris and Tony's)
I would not prejudge her and dismiss this as a celeb wife's hobby business. She has actually managed her husband's career and is probably largely responsible for his media success. If she is headhunting the best technicians in the area it is only what any other new business should do and is standard practice for banks, solicitors, estate agents - it is a competitive market out there.

Hi Ladies,

Read an article in the paper yesterday that reminded me of this post a few months ago.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/201 ... -23459717/

Looks like she is definitely opening a salon but exact location isn't stated, although it is in Wandsworth so presumably Northcote Road would be the obvious place.

xxx

I heard this too.