BECKLEY, W.V. (LOOTPRESS) – Faye & Co. Salon, which opened last November, celebrated business and community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. The event was attended by salon employees, friends, family and members of the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce.
Kyndl Miller, 26, owner of Faye & Co. Salon, expressed her excitement for this new venture, stating that she has always wanted to be hairdresser.
“I always dreamed of opening my own salon and having it be part boutique,” Miller said. “With the pandemic, most people aren’t able to open a salon during such a difficult time. We prayed about it, and my faith really got me here, and I am super blessed to be able to open during this crazy time of the year. We are just super thankful.”
Miller explained that she wanted to delay the salon’s grand opening because November and December were extremely busy months for the salon.
“Around the holidays, we were working long hours, and what a better way to start off 2021 than with a grand opening? Normally, January and February are kind of slow months, so it is crazy that we have a waitlist and a cancel list. I’m just blown away by the support from everyone, truly.”
Before cutting the ribbon, Michelle Rotellini, President and CEO of the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, said a few words on the commerce’s behalf.
“I just want to say that it’s a really exciting day when a new business opens in Beckley, especially in such a beautiful building,” she began. “…We are so excited to be here today for your open house. We wish you the best of luck, and we know you are going to do a great job. It’s trendy. It’s fun. You guys should come on out to Faye & Company. Congratulations from the Chamber of Commerce!”
Faye & Co. Salon currently offers an array of services from manicures and pedicures, to waxing, Brazilian blowouts, balayage, highlights, cutting and styling and more.
The salon operates by appointment only on Monday and Saturday and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Now that the business has officially celebrated its grand opening, Miller stated that she is looking to add to her team.
“We have two manicurists and three hairdressers, but we can hire three more stylists. We are looking for someone creative, someone new and someone ready to take appointments for new customers.”
Through her business, Miller hopes that she can inspire others to follow their dreams, no matter what those dreams are.
“I want to encourage other young people and show that you can do whatever you set your mind to, and you don’t have to leave Beckley to do it. We love a growing community. Hopefully, I can be an inspiration to younger people so they can grow and just be them.”
Faye & Co. Salon is located at 301 City Ave in Beckley. Visit Faye & Co. Salon on Facebook or call 681-238-5568 for more information.