HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – They say the person who does your hair knows you better than anyone. They are there at for many the major events in one’s life. Weddings, birthdays, proms and become part of the family. .
Now imagine hearing that the salon you’ve gone to for years is closing. That was the case for hundreds of patrons who have counted on the hair salon at JC. Penney in Holland for years.The store is one of the 138 stores closing nationwide.
Instead of having to find a new salon and stylists, the talented crew who worked at J.C. Penney’s hair salon have decided to open their own salon.
The Phoenix Salon and Day Spa has risen out of the ashes and is now open for business. Monday they held an open house that was packed with patrons who have been getting their hair done by the stylists for over 20 years.
Phoenix Salon and Day Spa is a full service salon that will have stylists Theresa, Erika, Wendy, Rachel, Liz and Mandy working their magic as they did at J.C. Penney, but now at a brand new space and salon. Two new stylists formerly from Hairitage Salon, Elba and Connie are also part of the staff of stylists.
Jennifer Gould is the Owner and Master Stylist of Phoenix Salon and Day Spa and was greeted with hugs and smiles by many of her clients at the open house.
“We decided to find a place to locate here in Holland and we decided to build a salon together. I probably have more than a handful of clients I have known for 20 years. To be able to say that you know we’re all staying together and we’re moving just down the road from where we were, is really nice.”
The Salon will offer everything from hair cuts, coloring, manicure, pedicures, waxing and more as their renovations continue. The own the building at 777 Lincoln Avenue and 32nd Street and will be expanding.
The salon is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. till 8:00 p.m. or later depending on the day, Monday through Saturday and one Sunday a month to accommodate their Sunday clients. Six hair stations will be available at the salon. They are looking forward to having holidays off as the J.C. Penney Salon was open 7 days a week and on many holidays.
Their clients range from all ages and offer all services. All the stylists are well trained and are always training for the latest coloring trends and hairstyle trends. All of the stylists are color specialist. They plan on branching off into make up and more hair removal services. The salon carries many hair products too like Redken, Paul Mitchell and Matrix. They also carry aromatherapy products .
To make an appointment call 616-392-1777. You can find them of Facebook too.
