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G’Lux Salon & Keratin Bar is proving good things come in small packages.

Stylist Gigi Molinari changed her business model to fit the COVID pandemic.

“It was a gamble whether I close or I reinvent my business and this is where I am and that’s what I did,” she said.

People from all over New England travel to a spacious brick building in Newton’s village of Nonantum, where dozens of beauty businesses — many owned by people of color — opened in the summer of 2020, filling a gap in the salon scene and forming a community with loyal clients.

Valina Patton is a Licensed Cosmetologist and owner of Beauty By Valina, where she provides eyebrow, hair removal, and hair services, including extensions and custom wigs. Prior to opening her own business at MY SALON Suite in Niles, Ill. in 2020, Patton worked in the beauty field for 12 years, both at retail establishments, such as Nordstrom and Ulta, and offering hair and other services for weddings and special events on the side. She has been recognized as a MY SALON Suite 2021 Suite Elite Featured Member for her ongoing success and dedication to her clients.

Activity doesn’t equal growth. Make sure you’re not just busy but that your daily activities are contributing to your ultimate goals.

I believe in collaboration with others and making long-lasting connections with other people in the beauty industry. A lot of the time, stylists are afraid of this because they look at others as their competition before even getting to know them. My doors have opened to many opportunities throughout my career by just introducing myself and saying hello. Be open to different types of opportunities as well, as it could open the door to new business developments and long-lasting friendships in our industry!

You don’t have to wash your hair everyday! We all have natural oils. Over washing can strip those natural oils, and dry your hair out. If you get your hair colored it is even more important to wash less often for color longevity.

Kelby Dimaapi is a colorist in Las Vegas, NV. She has been a stylist for 7 years and has built a strong clientele based on social media. Kelby is a 2021 MY SALON Suite Featured Member/Brand Ambassador.

ORANGE PARK – Katlyn Hammonds and Tanya Shaw are best friends with a passion for styling hair. Hairstylists are known for being creative, detail-orientated people and they can prove it.

The women were recognized for their work ethic, social media presence and business expertise by MY SALON Suite’s Elite Featured Member Program.

Organizing your salon can seem daunting, and finding the time to do it? Even more so. MY SALON Suite partnered with The Home Edit to provide unique opportunities designed to propel salon owners’ businesses to even greater success, including through organizational tips, how to maximize space and incorporate style into small spaces.

Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, hosts from the popular Netflix series “Get Organized with The Home Edit,” kicked off a Featured Members’ experience with MY SALON Suite with an exclusive virtual event. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.