Claudia Colby

Claudia Colby was the owner of salon Perm Suspect. She was friends with Audrey Roberts, owner of Audrey's salon in Coronation Street. On 18th December 2009, Claudia attended a Weatherfield Traders' Association lunch, escorted by Lewis Archer, who she often hired for functions. Audrey also went and was shocked that Claudia employed a male escort, but Claudia explained that there was no sex involved and that it was just for appearances.

On 4th April 2010, Claudia met up with Audrey again and they went to a dinner dance together. Lewis was also attending, escorting Rita Sullivan. Claudia was surprised to find out that Audrey had hired Lewis several times and had fallen for him. She reminded Audrey that Lewis's charms were contractual.