Laura at Shaggy Chic

Laura at Shaggy Chic Dog groomer at Shaggy Chic, Gainsborough 🐩Qualified Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma ✨
Four Years Experience ✂️
New Clients Welcome 💛

March Availability 💛✨ Message Shaggy Chic to book 💌
25/02/2026

March Availability 💛✨
Message Shaggy Chic to book 💌

Willow 💞
07/02/2026

Willow 💞

Georgie Porgie 💛
28/01/2026

Georgie Porgie 💛

Laszlo, one of my favourite names to see in my diary ♥️
21/01/2026

Laszlo, one of my favourite names to see in my diary ♥️

17/01/2026

I don't often post things like this... But kinda felt I need to, with having a few interesting conversations with 'potential customers' over the last few days 🙃.... And I thought it might give a little insight that us self-employed dog groomers have livings to pay for too 😘🐾 ....

So .....

🐾Why does a dog groom cost more than your haircut? 🐾

Ever wonder what actually goes into a groom? Before you look for the “cheapest option,” let’s look at the math on a ... Lets say a £47 groom for reference!

* The Tax Man: After 20% Tax, that £47 is immediately £37.60.
* The Tech: Card machine fees take us down to £36.96.
* The Supplies: High-quality shampoo, conditioner, and “pawfume” bring us to £34.00 (being kind on the numbers here)
* The Time: let’s say average groom takes 2 hours (Ha, we wish!) ... That’s £17/hour—and that’s before paying for electricity, water, and those high-powered dryers!

A reminder - national minimum wage right now is £12.21. I’m talking £17p/h *BEFORE* subtracting utilities and maintenance of equipment.

The Reality Check:

We invest £5,000+ in training and thousands more in equipment. It’s physically demanding work with pets who don’t always want to cooperate.

When you pay a skilled groomer, you’re paying for expertise, safety, and care. And remember: your hairdresser might give you a great blowout, but they probably don’t shave your butt! 🍑✂️

Krazy Kobe 💛
16/01/2026

Krazy Kobe 💛

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The Chapel, Little Chapel Lane
Gainsborough
DN212AR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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