March 2005 Sponsored by Rothes Hairdressers Issue No 29

This edition of the Rothesian is sponsored by The Rothes Hairdressers to celebrate their silver jubilee this year.  Proprietress Ena Shepherd first leased her present shop at 33 New Street, Rothes in 1980.  Her first customer was Jeannie Newlands who has continued her custom on a regular basis over the ensuing twenty-five years.
Unfortunately, after a few years Ena suffered from ill health, having three back operations in 1982, 1987 and in 1989. However, the business kept going as Ena had great help and support from Shirley Innes, who came to work for three weeks in 1982 and stayed for seventeen years.  Ena also had loyal support from a number of trainees who learned their skills at the Rothes Hairdressers and from many young girls who benefited from work experience.
Like Jeannie, the local clientele remained faithful over the difficult years as well as the good years, with many coming back to Rothes for their 'hairdos' after moving from the town.  Ena's customers come from Rothes, Elgin, Garmouth, Fochabers, Speyside and the surrounding area. 
Ena has been hairdresser to several generations of the same families, with grannies, granddads, mums, dads, sons and daughters and is now giving that first haircut to the offspring of the sons and daughters who sat for their first haircut in the chairs at Rothes Hairdressers.