About Me

Meet Catherine: The Heart Behind I Love to Pamper

A qualified beauty and holistic therapist, a proud mum, and someone who believes everyone deserves to feel their best. Welcome to my world of mobile pampering in Islington.

About Me: My Story

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Where It All Began

From a young age, I dreamed of becoming a hairdresser, but after school, I didn’t have the confidence to follow that path straight away. Instead, I studied Business and began working as a telephonist.

In my mid-twenties, after becoming a mum to my son Alfie and going through some big life changes, I moved to Norfolk and decided to retrain. I enrolled in a Teaching Assistant course and volunteered in a local school, but it was the evening beauty classes I took that truly sparked something in me.

The Turning Point

I completed my Level 2 Beauty Therapy course and felt a genuine sense of pride. It was during this time that I realised how much I enjoyed working in beauty. I decided to follow that passion further and trained in Level 2 Hairdressing. After qualifying, I moved back to London and worked in salons including Headlites on Holloway Road, where I learnt so much from two wonderful mentors, Tony and Sue.

Over time, I continued doing hair and beauty for friends and family while working full-time. But my passion never left, and after gaining more experience and confidence, I knew it was time to go all in.

Why I Started I Love to Pamper

I created I Love to Pamper to offer expert treatments that are personal, professional and completely convenient. As a mum, I know how hard it can be to find time for yourself. My mobile services let people enjoy the benefits of a salon or spa treatment without needing to travel or make childcare arrangements.

This business has grown from my love of helping people feel good in their own skin. I want every client to feel looked after, relaxed and truly cared for.

My Approach: More Than Just a Treatment

When I visit a client, I’m not just there to complete a treatment. I’m there to help create a calm, caring space where someone can pause, reset and feel more like themselves again.

My values are simple:
  • Friendly, welcoming and judgement-free
  • Always punctual and professional
  • Honest advice based on what works
  • Focused on comfort, confidence and care
Every appointment is personalised. Whether it’s a quick brow tidy or a full body massage, I take the same amount of care and attention every time.

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

You’re in safe hands. I bring over a decade of experience and hold:

  • Level 2 Beauty Therapy
  • Level 2 Hairdressing
  • Public Liability Insurance
  • Enhanced DBS Certificate
  • Member of L’Oréal Access
  • Member of L’Oréal Professionnel network
I stay up to date with trends and training to keep my services fresh, relevant and aligned with the best in the industry.

Products I Use and Trust

I only use products that I trust on my own skin and hair. My kit includes professional-grade brands such as:

  • Dermalogica (for skincare and facials)
  • OPI (for nails)
  • St. Tropez (for tanning)
  • Aveda and Olaplex (for hair treatments)
  • MAC and Charlotte Tilbury (for makeup)
  • L’Oréal Professionnel (for colour and styling)
These products deliver visible results, feel great on the skin and help me provide that salon-quality finish every client deserves.

A Personal Note from Me

Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. Starting I Love to Pamper has been one of the most fulfilling journeys of my life, and I feel incredibly lucky to be able to do what I love every day.

Whether you’re a busy mum, a professional needing some calm, or just someone who wants to feel more confident and refreshed, I’d love to help. This is more than just beauty and hair – it’s about self-care, connection and creating moments of joy in the everyday.

I can’t wait to meet you.

Catherine x