Stacey Solomon has shared a moving letter addressed to her younger self as she marked an incredible milestone — her haircare brand REHAB. has been named the second fastest growing company in the UK.
The TV star and mum-of-five, 35, reflected on her journey from being a teenage mother at 17 — when many doubted her abilities — to standing as co-founder of one of Britain’s most successful beauty brands.
Posting to Instagram, Stacey shared glamorous photos from a shoot where she proudly held her FEBE Growth 100 award. She told fans that the success of REHAB. is proof that no dream is too big, even for those once dismissed as “not smart enough” or “not talented enough.”
Stacey joined forces with co-founders Vicky Ellis and Anastasia Tozer in October 2023, and the brand has since sold over a million products. Within hours of her involvement, REHAB. sold out of 18 months’ worth of stock — cementing its reputation as one of the most in-demand beauty names in the UK.
In her heartfelt message, Stacey wrote: “To my teenage self — people will tell you you’re not strong enough, not clever enough, not good enough. But one day you’ll be running one of the fastest growing companies in the UK. Never let others decide your worth.”
Since its launch, REHAB. has expanded into body care and every product has sold out, with more than 10,000 people already on the waiting list for the brand’s newest release.
Stacey’s path to success began when she fell pregnant with her eldest, Zachary, now 16, while still a performing arts student. Despite challenges, she remained determined to provide for him — and now uses her story to inspire other women not to give up on their goals.
Today, alongside Zachary and Leighton, 12, Stacey is also mum to Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, two, with husband Joe Swash. Joe has a son Harry, 16, from a previous relationship, completing their blended family.
Despite her estimated £5 million fortune, Stacey says her children must learn the value of hard work. She explained that her kids earn pocket money by doing chores at their Essex home, Pickle Cottage, and in the future will have to build their own careers.
Speaking to The Mirror, she said: “We don’t have inherited wealth. My dad always taught me to work for what I wanted, and I want my children to feel proud of earning their own independence.”
From teen mum to entrepreneur, Stacey’s story proves one thing: when others say you can’t — that’s exactly when you should show that you can.
