All of it was pink: the clusters of heart-shaped balloons, the flowers brought by well-wishers and even the cocktail napkins.
Everything at the grand opening of Serenity Salon on Monday evening matched the color theme, including the hot pink ribbon that owner Vanessa Gonzalez cut to celebrate the opening of her new business. Johnston residents in need of a haircut or manicure can now head to the salon at 1227 Atwood Ave, where it’s impossible to miss the bright pink sign above the entrance.
“I’ve had this vision for years,” said Gonzalez. After 17 years of working in salons, she decided to take the plunge and open her own business. A hairstylist by trade, Gonzalez will move from ribbon cutting to hair cutting as she welcomes new clients to her salon. Seven other stylists will join her in providing a variety of services, including men’s and women’s haircuts, dye jobs, manicures, pedicures, waxing, eyelash extensions and more…