Changes Hairstyling and City Spa

Year you opened for business
1983

How would you describe your business?
Top salon and spa in this area with the best trained technicians.

Briefly describe your typical client/customer.
We service from the very young to the young at heart. We are family friendly.

What is one thing most people do not know about your business that would surprise him/her?
It originated as a children’s salon and is female owned.

What do you enjoy most about doing business in your district/community?
Love networking with like minded sole proprietors. Cross marketing.

What do you enjoy most about doing business in Hampton Roads?
It’s a large area with a small town feel, and it’s very friendly.

What challenges do you face as a business owner?
Too many government regulations on small businesses.

What’s in store for your business in the future?
I would like to expand

What could local government do to help small business owners in your business district (besides lower taxes)?
The city system could be more user friendly.

What is one thing your business district needs?
Better transportation system – parking in our pedestrian-friendly community

Anything else you’d like to add?
With all of this said, I would not trade places – I love what I do and where I do it. Thanks for this opportunity.