Personal Services (Spas, barbers, hair salons)
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This West Chester Salon Created a Calming Space for Clients with Sensory Sensitivities
For many families with children who struggle with sensory overload, a simple haircut can feel anything but simple. Wild Horse Salon in West Chester is working to change that, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Owner Maureen Helms recently unveiled a dedicated “Sensory Room” inside the salon, which is a quiet, carefully designed space built to make haircuts…
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From Garage to Franchise: How Simply Cabinetry Is Simplifying Home Improvement Nationwide
What once began in a Bucks County home garage has grown into a successful multi-showroom cabinetry and design concept, now preparing to expand nationwide through franchising. Simply Cabinetry co-founders Derrick and Diana Simmons recognized how overwhelming the cabinetry buying experience could be for homeowners navigating big-box stores, endless product options, and unclear guidance throughout their projects. …
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Bucks County Singles Are Ditching the Apps for This Husband-and-Wife Matchmaking Team
Julia Gold spent years on dating apps. The results were grim. “I had no luck for years. And I had horrible, horrible dates,” she said. She gave up on the apps entirely. Then, friends stepped in and introduced her to Alex. One thing led to another. Today they’re married. “We did it the old-fashioned way,…
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Mark Gellert Opens Chefs for Seniors Franchise in Chester County
Mark Gellert wanted to open a Chefs for Seniors franchise in Chester County as a way to help his 84-year-old mother. “Seeing her struggle with nutrition prompted me to look further into the Chefs For Seniors franchising,” he said. Chefs For Seniors is a friendly in-home national cooking service that’s tailored to the clients’ tastes…
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This Wellness Retreat in Skippack is the Perfect Place to Relax and Unwind
Those looking for a soothing spa day spot can check out SALTability Retreat in Skippack, which offers a variety of services guaranteed to help you unwind, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. At this wellness retreat, clients can enjoy facials, massages, foot detox treatments and red light therapy. SALTability is best known for its calming…
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Bryn Mawr’s Club House Redefines the Modern Manicure
Bryn Mawr’s beauty scene got a refresh this summer with the opening of Club House, the region’s first waterless manicure and pedicure studio, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Founded by Ashley Palumbo and Kristin Jenkins, the concept takes a wellness-first approach. Club House treats hands with the same care as a skincare routine,…
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New Hair Salon Celebrates Grand Opening on State Street in Newtown
Salon LC, a new hair salon in Newtown, recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The new salon opened at 24 North State Street next to Newtown Laundry Center. Dave Marcolla, the president of the Newtown Business Association, attended the ceremony to wish them the best. Salon…
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Enjoy Some After the Holidays Pampering at These Montco Massage Venues
Montgomery County is home to plenty of venues where you can get a variety of massages, whether you are looking to take away stress, or simply need some pampering after all the rush of the holidays, write Laura Brzyski and Tonya Russell for the Philadelphia Magazine. Elevated Wellness in Bryn Mawr is run by head…
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MY SALON Suite in Conshohocken One-Stop Destination for All Your Beauty Needs
MY SALON Suite, which recently opened its doors in Conshohocken, is an innovative beauty hub that covers all your beauty needs, writes Kylee Steigelman for the Main Line Today. The town newcomer offers top-tier haircuts, makeup, waxing, and spa treatments, among many other services, and all under the same roof. The business’ unique concept brings…
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First Bank: Why is Self-Care Important?
With the start of a new school year, September is the perfect time to refine your self-care habits. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines self-care as “individuals, families, and communities promoting and maintaining their own health, preventing disease, and coping with illness and disability.” During this Self-Care Awareness Month, think about how you can treat…
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Ardmore’s New Luxury Nail Salon Has Thirst for Adventure
Looking for the perfect stay-cation activity? Ardmore’s Resort Nails transports clients to the travel destination of their dreams with location-inspired spa packages. The nail salon, which opened its doors Monday, will also be the first in the area to offer press-on services, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. The salon is founded by Philly Native…
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MCCC’s Massage Therapy Program Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Montgomery County Community College’s Massage Therapy Program celebrates its fifth anniversary this year— something Manager Bill Mullen wasn’t always certain he’d get to see. “I can’t believe it,” he said. “It seems like just yesterday that we started the program. That I was right here in this office writing it and creating it. July 5,…
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Plenty of Buzz Surrounds Phillies Fan/Barber in Plymouth Meeting
The Phillies have proven to be a team that’s a cut above others. And with any luck, it’s about to clip the Astro’s hopes of obtaining a set of 2022 World Series rings. Helping fans root for that outcome is Sal Giannone of Sal’s Barbershop in Plymouth Meeting. Beccah Hendrickson, 6abc, combed through the details…
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Jenkintown Barber Celebrates Six Decades of Affable Career; Indicates No Hint of Taking a Powder
More than 100 people recently gathered at a Jenkintown barber shop. They weren’t there for a trim; rather, they wanted to thank local barber Paul Strate for his 60 years wielding scissors professionally. Dawn Timmeney shaved down the story to its salient points for FOX29 Philadelphia. Paul Strate, owner of Mr. Paul’s Barber Shop, has…
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Future Rosy for Former Conshohocken Beauty Consultant’s Career, Which Took a Powder During COVID
In the business lottery of COVID-19 (in which some firms thrived, and others became extinct), one Conshohocken cosmetics manufacturer, Embellish Beauty, is now glowing. Lisa Dukart brushed up on the facts for PHIL INNO. The brand launched in 2011, as owner Marcia Williams provided makeup and hair services primarily to weddings-related clients. She repeatedly heard…
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Jenkintown-based Tailor Stitches Together a Career of 40-Plus Years in an Industry That Suits Him
The 40-plus years of the career of Frank Ventresca isn’t best measured in legacy accounting records or discarded business calendars but in inches. Despite the general decline of bespoke men’s suits (Brooks Brothers of New York abandoned the service in 1976), his custom craftsmanship continues at his namesake Doylestown clothing shop, Ventresca Ltd. Ventresca, a…
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Abington Breast Cancer Survivor and Salon Owner Donates Wigs to Women in Need
Myisha Stratton has always had a passion for hair, going back to her childhood and through her teen years. She then opened her own salon called D.D. Daughters Lace Wig Beautique, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. When she had opened, she found that she had clients that had cancer. “I was helping them feel comfortable…
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Suburban Philadelphia-Based Hair-Care Brand Promotes Sustainability with Its 100-Percent-Natural Products
Anne Cheatham and Christine Martey-Ochola, owners of Coatesville-based Nuele Hair, combined their scientific backgrounds to create non-toxic, sustainable products that are 100 percent natural, writes Shaunice Ajiwe for Philadelphia Magazine. “Ultra-clean hair products,” said Martey-Ochola. “They’re paraben-free, sulfate-free, alcohol-free, and fragrance-free.” The beauty line was launched in 2020. Since then, the business has won several…
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