PIN-UP GIRLS HAIR STUDIO
Cute, edgy and retro with a modern twist almost describes Pin-Up Girls Hair Studio, but there’s more to the look than hair pins and spray.
Owners Maria Nieves and Jeannie Pope embrace the styles and find the inner pin-up girl in all their clients.
“It kind of has that vintage feeling,” Pope said of the shop, adding that she and Nieves enjoy styling their hair to reflect the beauties of days gone by. “We’re just our own walking advertisements.”
Both stylists had worked elsewhere in the area, but they saw an opportunity to branch out as business partners. They’ve slowly built Pin-Up Girls Hair Studio over the past year, and they’ve also gone on the road for marketing events and social gatherings.
“We actually do our hair from different eras,” Pope said, although they will bring in modern elements through colors and cuts.
Part of building the shop includes the offerings of eyelash extensions, facial treatments and waxing. Groups can be accommodated, especially for weddings, proms or formal events, and for girls’ night out opportunities.
LOCATION: 1209 Airport Road, Suite 3, Destin
HOURS: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays; after hours by appointment
TELEPHONE: 460-2010
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/PinUpGirlsHairStudio
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A MASSAGE EXPERIENCE
Susanne Norton could have been a nurse and had begun the education toward that career. She chose a different path, however, when she realized she could use her training as a massage therapist for one-on-one healing and comfort for her clients.
In April, she opened her massage salon, where she offers relaxation therapy along with much more.
“Because I’m in medical healing, I have certification in compassionate touch,” Norton said. “Compassionate touch is working with the elderly community, possibly dementia clients and hospice patients.
“It’s really what I’m supposed to be doing,” she added. “It’s what God meant me to do.”
Her experiences working in a retirement and rehabilitation facility gave her insight into the minds of those who can no longer speak for themselves, and often a gentle, healing touch can help them to relax and feel comfort, Norton said. She does work with all age groups, as well.
“Unfortunately people feel massage is a luxury, but it’s a necessity,” Norton said. “It’s relieving stress.”
Norton belongs to the Florida State Massage Therapy Association and is nationally certified.
LOCATION: 1813 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, behind Carriage Hills Realty
HOURS: by appointment
TELEPHONE: 974-0941
LICENSE NO.: MA50917 & MM29329