Stylists open own business

Local News

Related Photos

Mike Helenthal/Commercial-News

Discussion

November 8, 2009

Salon has family atmosphere

BY MIKE HELENTHAL The Commercial-News Sun Nov 08, 2009, 07:40 PM CST

DANVILLE — It didn’t take long for Jamie Treadway and Melissa Crane to discover the complications of owning their own business.

After foregoing regular paychecks for more than a month to remodel new hair salon Express Cuts at 113 W. Williams St., the two business partners had come to an impasse over its licensing.

“The only thing holding us back was that license,” Crane said, “and the state was eight weeks behind in processing them.”

The two never had to deal with such problems over the 13 years they styled hair as someone else’s employees.

But the issue threatened the fledgling business, so the two new owners started making phone calls. One of the calls went to state Rep. Bill Black’s office to see if he could help — a decision they’re glad they made.

“We received our license two days after that phone call,” she said.

Breathing a sigh of relief, the two got back to the business, finishing the remodel with help from friends and family.

“It’s like anything you put your heart and soul in,” she said. “We’re just trying to be positive about it and work hard. It’s been a long haul to this point.”

The two took the entrepreneurial leap after the salon at which they were working moved.

“We both had been thinking about it a little bit,” Treadway said. “Everybody who goes to beauty school, that’s their goal, to be their own boss. We just buckled down and did it.”

She said the business partners realized they had changed career directions after discovering all of the work required in opening the business — and that they could dictate exactly how they wanted things.

“It’s wonderful to be your own boss because you can do different things you’ve always wanted to do,” she said. “You’re responsible for everything that goes with it. You have to make sure you have all the permits and keep everything organized.”

The result, they say, is a full-service hair salon with a family atmosphere, as opposed to a wide-open salon floor plan. The salon features a “kiddy Jeep” for younger-age cuts, ample parking and reasonable prices. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and appointments are not necessary.

“We just kind of jumped at it,” Crane said of the startup business.

Text Only

Local News

County sees increase in sexually transmitted diseases
The Vermilion County Health Department took a hit in the summer of 2010 when a large number of programs offered through state grants were eliminated because of slow-moving funding.

February 12, 2012
Health officials seek public’s opinion
Determining the health issues local residents deem important will be the focus of an upcoming meeting in Danville.

February 12, 2012
Goldendoodles, family a perfect match
Chris and Kelli Pinkerton have always liked the friendly, personable golden retrievers, except for the shedding.

February 12, 2012 3 Photos
Songwriter: Time to slow down
After nearly a lifetime in the country-music business, Bob Payne has earned plenty of awards and rewards — but not the monetary kind.

February 12, 2012 1 Photo
Lincoln remains in the spotlight
Since 2002, the Papers of Abraham Lincoln has been actively obtaining images of every document by or to Abraham Lincoln.

February 12, 2012
Musings on tea, Dickens, old bikes
A recent column about tea and tea drinking brought this from a kindred spirit.

February 12, 2012
Lincolns visit local library
The large meeting room at the Danville Public Library overflowed again Saturday, as Max and Donna Daniels, listed among the premier Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln presenters in the nation, entertained adults and children alike with their stories.

February 11, 2012 1 Photo
City matches needed for grant funding
The city will need up to $600,000 as a local match for the South Griffin Street bridge replacement.

February 11, 2012
Dental clinic collects formal wear
Late last year, the staff at North Vermilion Family Dental decided to do something to give back to the community.

February 11, 2012
Love INC sets rock-a-thon
February 11, 2012
More Local News Headlines

Local News

Search Results

Related Photos

Discussion

Stylists open own business

Salon has family atmosphere

Site Map

Contact Us