The Centre, Livingston welcomes the arrival of XXXTRA

The Centre, Livingston welcomes the arrival of the state-of-the-art salon, XXXTRA, which was officially opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the founder, Billy Wood, on Saturday, 30th August.

XXXTRA, which is Billy’s very first salon, opened its doors to a long queue of customers from the salon he previously worked in and new customers, many who waited for over an hour before the launch to get a sneak peek at the new premises.

Billy, whose parents and brother all work in other stores in the shopping centre, treated guests to complimentary refreshments, including fizz and a buffet, and special VIP offers to mark the occasion.

In addition to a DJ, who played throughout the day at the salon, which specialises in cuts, colours and extensions, there was also a raffle to win prizes including Cloud Nine straighteners.

Billy who has been working in the industry for over a decade and built an impressive following, said: “I am absolutely delighted to be opening my first-ever salon here at The Centre, Livingston. Thank you to everyone, including my friends and family, and the team at the shopping centre for helping to make my dream come true.

“I’m really looking forward to making all of my customers feel and look fantastic!”

Patrick Robbertze, Centre Director at The Centre, Livingston said: “We are delighted to welcome XXXTRA to The Centre, Livingston and wish Billy the very best in his exciting new venture.”

Simon Eatough, Director at LCP UK, part of M Core and Asset Manager of The Centre, Livingston, said: “Part of our mission at The Centre, Livingston is to ensure we offer a great variety of shops and restaurants, with a mix of global brands and local independent businesses.

“The opening of XXXTRA is a fantastic opportunity for us to support local founders like Billy who we wish the best of luck to!

“We are absolutely sure it will be a major success".

The opening of XXXTRA adds to the diverse range of recent new arrivals to the shopping centre including Las Iguanas, Sostrene Grene and a 90-seater Starbucks.

Owners of The Centre, Livingston, LCP UK, part of M Core, one of Europe’s leading, privately owned commercial property development and management companies, have also announced plans to expand into the leisure sector with the opening of a 26,000 sq. ft. Hollywood Bowl venue, with 22 cutting-edge bowling lanes, an arcade and a bar and diner.

Robin Kennedy, Associate Legal Director at LCP UK, part of M Core, acted on behalf of the landlord.