Plenty of salons are sprinkled across the map of the Central Coast, so opening up another one can be risky business.
Risk or no risk, owner Denise LaLiberte and her fellow stylists have what it takes to make their new salon successful.
The Hot Spot Salon, set to have its grand opening later this month, has taken on a new owner and a fresh new look. LaLiberte has had her salon license since 1987, but this is her first time running a business. So far, she’s having a blast.
“It’s a lot of fun, and the girls are awesome,” LaLiberte said.
The salon, located in the Tom’s Hamburger shopping center in Lompoc, took about two weeks to renovate, and there are still minor changes to be made. Laliberte said the salon was gutted completely, and they transformed the design from a clean beach scene to a fun and flirty pink-and-white decor. Workers replaced the floors, added tile backsplash to the wash stations, and updated the bathroom.
The Hot Spot Salon features a wide array of beauty services, such as NovaLash lash extensions, feather extensions, hair tinsel, hair cuts, styles, perms, color, highlights, prom and wedding up-do’s, fiberglass nails, and manicures and pedicures. Ready to do “all things beautiful for a client,” as Laliberte says, each of the stylists uses different quality hair care products so customers aren’t limited when it comes to choices.
The salon’s grand opening will kick off at
4 p.m. on June 27 with a traditional Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. Following that, the salon will host a boutique with handmade items—such as Litebox Luminaries, aprons, greeting cards, luminescent luxury candles, and handcrafted jewelry, many made by the salon’s clients—for sale.
Event organizers will also offer tasty hors d’oeuvres and a drawing to give away complimentary salon services for eyelash and feather extensions, manicures and pedicures, and hair styles and color. Laliberte said she hopes the event will draw out more clientele.
Currently, the salon team consists of three stylists, including Laliberte. Ladies looking to make their way in the world of beauty, take note: The salon is looking for another fun and friendly stylist.
The Hot Spot Salon is located at 115 E. College Ave., suite 7, in Lompoc.
For more information, call 735-6955.
Highlights
• There’s no question the Internet is transforming the way business is conducted, especially via social media. To help business owners navigate the waters of this cultural shift, the Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce has partnered with local business technology evangelists known as the Social Media Pros, to bring a free, live seminar to the Radisson Hotel at the Santa Maria airport on June 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Titled “Using Facebook For Business,” the seminar will lay out all the tools necessary to get started using Facebook to communicate with customers. Founder and Chief Strategist of the Social Media Pros Chuck Kossuth will discuss how your business can harness social media to claim your presence online and join in the online conversation.
Seating for the event is limited to 100 people. Door prize drawings will be held for attendees bringing business cards.
To sign up for the seminar or find out more about the Social Media Pros, call 264-3170, e-mail info@thesocialmediapros.net, or visit the group’s page on Facebook.
• Tickets are now on sale for Business Enriched Network’s third annual poker shuffle fundraiser, scheduled for Aug. 13 at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge.
Cost to attend is $30, which covers a drink, dinner, poker cards, and a raffle ticket. Cocktails will be served from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a dinner from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The poker shuffle runs from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., followed by dinner prizes, raffles, and dancing.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Business Enriched Network’s scholarship program, intended for high school students who otherwise wouldn’t qualify for scholarship opportunities due to academic reasons.
For more information or to register, call Debi Cloud at 925-0265.
This week’s Biz Spotlight/Highlights was written and compiled by Intern Kristina Sewell. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
This article appears in Jun 16-23, 2011.