Hollies Story

The Inspiring Story Of Hollie Gazzard.

– Hollie was a determined and successful individual, a true inspiration for others, loved by her family and friends and highly regarded by colleagues and clients alike. Hollie was vibrant, fun, vivacious, talented and beautiful. She is sadly missed by all who knew her.

– Hollie had a love of sports and like her dad, Nick, she was an avid Manchester United fan and visited Old Trafford to watch them play. While fashion, style and beauty were of great interest, Hollie’s true passion was for hairdressing.

– In November 2012, Hollie gained a place at Steiner Training Academy in London. Before she started her new position in March 2013, she accepted a job at Zest Bar, where her outgoing character and bubbly personality were well suited to the role. In the spring of the following year, Hollie joined Steiner and spent five weeks training before being allocated a position on Carnival Line in the Bahamas.

– Despite a love of travel, working onboard a ship wasn’t for Hollie and she returned to London where she joined The Edge Hair & Beauty in Edgware.

– Working and living in London became expensive and Hollie made the decision to return to Gloucester in August 2013. She found a position at Fringe Benefits & Le Belle Hair and Beauty in the city where her flair and creativity made her popular with her colleagues and clients. In addition, she joined her sister, Chloe, at the King Teddy in Longlevens, Gloucester where she worked part-time behind the bar.

– Tragically Hollie was murdered at her place of work, Fringe Benefits in Gloucester on February 18th 2014 by her boyfriend, after months of obsessive behaviour, jealousy and harassment.

Hollie’s story has touched the hearts of many. Her family and the Trust want to turn tragedy into something positive, providing a safer future for all, just as Hollie herself would have done.