A LONG-ESTABLISHED family barber is hosting an open day to mark an special milestone.

Guys salon in Canute Place, Knutsford, is celebrating its 45th anniversary on Saturday, August 26.

Everyone is welcome to pop in from 3pm to 6pm for a drink and a natter.

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The family hopes customers will call in to share memories through the decades.

Knutsford Guardian: John Belcher cutting a client's hair in the early days at Guys salonJohn Belcher cutting a client's hair in the early days at Guys salon (Image: Supplied)

Daniel Belcher, 43, who runs the salon with sister Nic Kay, said: “We are a community barber shop.

“We know our customers so well, we are like one big family.

Daniel’s dad David, 78, who is now retired, and mum Beverley, opened the business in 1978.

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“Dad and I worked together for 20 years,” said Daniel, who offered free hair cuts to Ukrainian families last year.

“It is a real barber’s shop, not run on any gimmicks or pretence.

Knutsford Guardian: Guy and sister Nic, who run the salon togetherGuy and sister Nic, who run the salon together (Image: Supplied)

“We do what we do well.

“Customers come to us and feel comfortable. They can talk about anything and relax.”

Daniel received a Special Mayor’s Award last year for delivering outstanding customer service whilst battling challenging personal circumstances.

Knutsford Guardian: Daniel celebrates receiving the Mayor's Special Award with son, Nathaniel, and mum, BeverleyDaniel celebrates receiving the Mayor's Special Award with son, Nathaniel, and mum, Beverley (Image: Supplied)

Daniel said: “I’ve been through my own trials and tribulations.

“I’m a big believer in talking.

“People don’t just want a hair cut they want to share things that are personal to them.

“If you don’t open up to one another and keep emotions bottled in, that’s where trouble festers.

Knutsford Guardian: Guys salon in Canute Place is hosting an open day to celebrate its 45th anniversaryGuys salon in Canute Place is hosting an open day to celebrate its 45th anniversary (Image: Supplied)

“If we talk, we can overcome challenges. People know I’ve been in a sticky situation and can talk to me.

“We’re proud to share conversations.”

Knutsford Guardian: Daniel Belcher says customers can 'talk about anything and relax'Daniel Belcher says customers can 'talk about anything and relax' (Image: Supplied)

Daniel’s dad, John said right from the early days, the salon has always been a vibrant community hub.

He said: “Every quarter of an hour, we were packed out, six days a week.

“Four of us would do 30 customers each.

“We had the most wonderful clientele. Everyone was smiling and chatting.”

Knutsford Guardian: John Belcher started his hairdressing career when he was only 15 at a prestigious London salonJohn Belcher started his hairdressing career when he was only 15 at a prestigious London salon (Image: Supplied)

David started his career when he was only 15 at a prestigious London salon, Raymond of Mayfair.

“It was a different world entirely, said David.

“We trained from scratch, it was a long five year apprenticeship.”

Over the years, David was hairdresser to countless stage, screen and singing stars including Shirley Bassey. “I loved my business,” he said.

“You must look after your customers, take care of them and respect them.

“It might sound old-fashioned but that is how we were trained.

“You’ve got to be passionate about everything you do.”