Meet the Lancashire hairdresser who has been shaping people's hair and confidence for over 60 years
Brenda has dedicated most of her life to helping shape her customers’ hair and confidence.
Brenda Trelfa, 74, from Reflections, Whittle-le-Woods, has been a hairdresser for over 60 years - and she has no plans to put her scissors down!
Having begun her career in Chorley in the 1960s, she has dedicated six decades to the profession, working in salons across the country before ultimately returning to her roots in Chorley, where she continues to work from her salon in Whittle-le-Woods.
Throughout her career, she has witnessed and adapted to enormous changes within the hair and beauty industry, building lasting relationships with generations of clients and becoming a familiar face within the local community.
From curly blow drys, to cuts and colours, Brenda is experienced in all aspects of hairdressing. This, coupled with her warm personality and listening ear, makes her one of the most sought after stylists in Lancashire.
How did she get into hairdressing?
Brenda started as a Saturday girl in a local salon in Chorley at just 13 years old. She left school at 14 and went straight into full-time hairdressing, where she discovered a career that quickly became her life-long passion.
What’s her favourite part?
She loves every aspect of hairdressing, but cutting has always been her favourite. She enjoys helping people feel their best and loves the relationships she’s built with generations of clients over the years.
Has she won any awards?
She was awarded Regional Manager of the Year in 1987 - a recognition of her dedication and leadership within the industry.
What keeps her from retiring?
For Brenda, retiring has never really been an option because hairdressing has never been “just a job”—it’s always been her passion.
She genuinely loves being in the salon, spending time with her loyal clients, and working alongside family. Many of her clients have become lifelong friends, and she still enjoys making people feel happy and confident every day.
What does she do when she’s not helping shape people’s happiness?
Outside of the salon, Brenda loves socialising, entertaining friends and family, and spending quality time with those closest to her.
Does anyone else in the family style hair?
Yes. Brenda now works alongside her daughter and daughter-in-law, making hairdressing a true family business at Reflection Hair & Beauty this thriving hub of talented Hair and Beauty therapist all working hard to make one of the best salons in the area.
Throughout her career, she has trained and mentored countless apprentices, many of whom have gone on to have successful careers of their own—opening their own salons, managing teams, or working for larger hairdressing companies.
She has always been passionate about passing on her knowledge and supporting the next generation of hairdressers, something she is incredibly proud of.