How many manicurists can you think of that have been in the business for 20 years? Go ahead…we’ll give you some time to ponder…not any would be a safe guess we would venture to say. Unless you already know Amber Boyd of Nails by Amber Boyd that is. Amber is a master manicurist with over 20 years of experience. Growing up in pageants, Amber always wanted to be in the beauty industry and nails were

Education: The beauty industry just fit for Terry Hall. His mother worked in salons while he was growing up and then owned one with his brother and his partner. So for Terry, joining the world of beauty was a natural progression. Growing up around hair and learning everything from cuts to color did not stop his thirst for knowledge. After getting his cosmetology license from Winonah International School of Cosmetology, Terry advanced his training with

Spring is in the Air It’s here. It’s finally happened. Spring is poking it’s green buds out of the cold, damp earth to share bright vibrant colors and warmer weather. Or so we thought because here in Alabama the first day of Spring we went from nearly 80 and gorgeous to 50 and windy. That coupled with many of us still lagging from Day Light Savings and it’s hard to see what we were looking

Her small town roots show the moment you step into her salon. Southern hospitality at it’s finest. Angie Gaither of Shear Serenity at Salon Suites Greystone immediately makes you comfortable and what could be better for someone you are entrusting with your locks. Angie is from Weogufka, Alabama a small town with Southern charm and felt a calling to the beauty industry. Always having a compassionate heart for others her joy comes from making her

Stephanie Lorino Salon was established at Salon Suites, Colonnade, in September 2014. After a desire for change, Stephanie made the move and hasn’t looked back. “I was ready for a more personal atmosphere. Low key and self sufficient.” But what is even better is that her clients haven’t looked back either. “Oh they love it. Oh my gosh they love it. Its never boring. There is such a good energy {at Salon Suites}. People love the

4 Hacks for Lasting Curls How to Make Your Curls Stay with Monat How often do you see pictures of those girls on Pinterest and Instagram with soft, romantic curls and think my hair could never look like that. Or if you can get your hair that soft and voluminous it won’t last longer than you putting down the curling or flat iron and getting out the door. We have all been there so we

Lelanda has been in the beauty industry 28 years, but looking back her experience started well before she began her professional education at the School of Beauty Culture. For as long as she can remember Lelanda has enjoyed getting dolled up and experimenting with hair and makeup. It always made her feel special and now she passes that love for beauty on to her clients. “The greatest reward to get is when you turn that client

When you walk in Amanda’s Wax and Beauty Boutique at Salon Suites Bazaar 280 you immediately are immersed in overwhelming sense of happy. Bright colors in an overall relaxed environment, its no wonder that Amanda says, “I’ve been accused of being a hippie. More color is always better. I’m bohemian and eclectic, lets go with eclectic.” But don’t let her easy going nature fool you. This lady is all business when it comes to beauty.

“It’s an environment where I can set my own pace, hours, prices and its a community still with people all around you. I have never been so happy with my career. I love coming to my own salon.” You can say that Bethany was keeping it all in the family when she made the move to owning her own independent salon with Salon Suites, Colonnade. Her step-mother, Dawna Watson, is a salon owner with Salon

“I was the girl in preschool that I always had hairspray in her hair. I would cry if my bangs weren’t perfect.” Don’t let Tori’s fresh face fool you, Tori is a tried and true beauty expert. Starting her training at the young age of 15 Tori has immersed herself in all things beauty and hair! Her mother had her cosmetology license but did not work as a stylist so little Tori was her mom’s

THE 13 COOLEST NAIL IDEAS FOR SPRING 2016 With Spring just around the corner we are so excited for the Spring fashions! Time to loose the thick wool scarves and sweaters and pull out the linen and dresses. With the wardrobe change into light fabrics and light colors we thought its time to change up our nails, too. After finding this nail fashion round up from Harpers Bazaar, we just had to share with all