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OUR TOWN Nashville, TN Once known as the “CountryMusic Capital of the World,” today Nashville, TN, is simply known as “Music City.” Nomatter the nickname, thismusically inclined Southern town is fashion-forward, eclectic and vibrant, as epitomized by these three local salons. —Jolene Turner Lucy Pop Salon Located in Nashville’s vibrant Midtown neighborhood, Lucy Pop Salon is a 2,600-square-foot salon that merges a Marie Antoinette-style femininity with a touch of toughness. Five stylists offer full services in hair and makeup in a space that features reclaimed chandeliers and the latest indie rock music playing out of the speakers. Stylist Renae Morton, who co-owns Lucy Pop Salon with her husband, Brannon Morton, says this vibe is an ideal fi t for their clientele. “There are some progressive and fashion-forward people here, and we are the salon that brings them the trends,” Renae says. “We make them look cool, but still appropriate for their day jobs.” The staff stays current through seasonal trend meetings, Kevin.Murphy educational seminars and yearly travel. “We look outside of the city and internationally for inspiration,” Renae says, noting that the salon’s brand extends to a strong online presence showcasing inspirations and styles. IN STOCK: Kevin.Murphy, Klorane Fruition Salon Although Fruition Salon’s physical location is in Nashville’s historic Belmont neighborhood, the business’ online reach is far beyond the local community. “Our online presence cultivates who we are as a fashion-forward salon and increases our voice in the editorial styling community,” says Fruition Salon Director Laura Belsley. “It ultimately keeps us interacting with our clients and helps in acquiring new business.” Fruition Salon’s owners, husband and wife Heather and David McCollum, recently renovated the 1,400-square-foot salon with the intention of better serving its eclectic clientele of music industry heavyweights, suburban moms and artsy college kids. In the new minimalist, gender-neutral atmosphere, the salon’s 11 stylists offer a full range of hair services and keep things just as interactive on the salon fl oor as they do on the Web. “Our staff is a tight, bonded group, as they have been with Fruition for a long time,” Belsley says. “When people come here, it’s comfortable because everyone is laughing and talking.” IN STOCK: Bumble and bumble, Kevin.Murphy, Shu Uemura Style Kitchen At any good house party, the action is always in the kitchen; that’s the theme behind Style Kitchen, a 2,800-square-foot salon decorated in the fashion of a 1960s kitchen. “We wanted the place to be homey, even though we’re located in a big warehouse,” says Style Kitchen Manager Mark Masa. Situated a few blocks southeast of The Gulch, Nashville’s new arts neighborhood, Style Kitchen features various kitchen pieces including vintage stove tops and hutches that serve as retail displays and cabinets for stylist stations. They also have an old wooden dining room table where clients can relax and socialize with other customers as their stylists apply color. The salon’s six stylists keep things current with their full range of hair, nail and makeup services. “Our main clients are women 35 to 45 who want a trendy, updated look,” Masa says, but notes many of the stylists are also regularly booked for music industry related events. IN STOCK: Aveda, Bumble and bumble, Moroccanoil 48 American Salon May 2012 N A S H V 0 N I 2012 MAY 2 L 7 E L 3 , T 3 PHOTOGRAPHY: BRANNON MORTON (LUCY POP SALON); BRETT WARREN (STYLE KITCHEN)
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