Branding

Ethical Salon Branding

I created a colourful, ethical and family-friendly identity for a West Didsbury salon.

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The Results

I created an identity that remained in use for many years and helped AmySha establish a recognisable presence in the local area.

Amy Sha — shopfront sign
Amy Sha — branded mug
Amy Sha — branded salon cape
Amy Sha — branded product bottles
Amy Sha — branded wall clock

What I Did

Created the brand

Developed a distinctive identity for AmySha, an ethical family salon in West Didsbury. Based the visual direction around the owner's love of primary colours and Russian dolls, creating a warm and memorable brand designed to appeal to adults and children alike.

Discovery

I defined the salon’s audience, values and the friendly personality the identity needed.

Competitor Research

I reviewed local salon branding to identify opportunities for a more distinctive position.

Mood Boards

I explored colour, character and visual references around family, ethics and warmth.

Logo Concepts

I developed routes inspired by Russian dolls without making the brand feel childish.

Colour Palette

I balanced bold primary colours to create energy while retaining a professional feel.

Illustration Direction

I created a playful visual language that could appeal to adults and children.

Identity Refinement

I evolved the strongest route into a consistent system for everyday use.

Marketing Applications

I extended the identity across the practical materials needed to launch the salon.

The Situation

AmySha needed a welcoming identity for an ethical salon designed for whole families, including children, in West Didsbury.

Challenges

The Results