Former Love Island star to open salon in Edinburgh after settling down in capital

A former Love Island star who recently moved to Edinburgh has announced exciting new plans to open a salon in the capital.

In February, we reported how Belle Hassan started a new life in the Scottish capital with her rugby player boyfriend as she is now set to take a step back from TV to focus on a new career.

The 26-year-old addressed her 460,000 TikTok followers earlier this week to break the news that she is opening a beauty salon in Edinburgh which will focus on makeup with the TV star offering tips and inspiration on social media.

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Sharing a minute-long video announcing the news, Belle said: "So if you don't know already Luke and I are opening a salon in Edinburgh. I'm so excited. I'm going to be back painting faces and teaching people what I love doing.

"I'm going to take you guys on the journey, I'm going to view a salon today based in Edinburgh. I want to know what you guys think and what you want to see in the salon. I need your advice, I need your help."

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The camera then panned to the first premises which Belle viewed inside the former City Farmshop on Grange Loan, just off Ratcliffe Terrace. Despite loving the large windows, Belle admitted she didn't think the building would be big enough and was spooked by a hole in the ground leading to the cellar.

The second salon was an unknown premises which Belle claimed would be big enough for her exciting project, although admitted the parking restrictions nearby could be a potential issue going forward.

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Belle Hassan rose to fame after appearing on the 2019 series of Love Island, before leaving the show with West Lothian's Anton Danyluk. She recently decided to settle down in Edinburgh after announcing her relationship with rugby player Luke Crosbie.