Still cutting it in memory of amazing Cathy

Family continues stylist's pioneering work

- By PAUL MCAULEY

A FAMILY-RUN hair salon at the heart of South Liverpool has been styling women's hair for over five decades.

The story of Cathy's of Garston dates back to 1969, when it first opened its doors on Lincoln Street, before moving to its current home on St Mary’s Road in 1996.

This week marks the brand’s 56th birthday, which is a testament to the hard work of late owner Cathy Booth, who died of heart failure in her husband Bill’s arms in February 2021. Following her death, Cathy’s family was resolute in carrying on her legacy. The salon is now managed by her daughters, Suzanne, Jane and Kate, along with Bill.

Mum-of-one Suzanne, from Melling, told the ECHO: "My mum bought it from a family friend when she was just a child, basically. We grew up there, and it has always been a part of our lives.

"Even when we girls all moved away, she kept it on and made it her own. She travelled down the motorway, the M57, for 48 years.