Taking on a new business venture with her mother Lois Breidenstein (owner of The Bird Bar & Grill), Allison Curtiss opened downtown Mount Pleasant's newest hair salon and spa right before the holidays. The salons name, Aphrodite, came from the Greek goddess of love and beauty.

Aphrodite is located in historic downtown Mount Pleasant right off of Washington in the old Grace Church house. The historic house was built in 1886 and still holds much of its original woodwork and architecture.

The house has lots of character and adds a certain charm to the friendly and warm modern salon. In the salon, clients can expect to receive the ultimate pampering experience as soon as they walk in the door.

While waiting for their appointment, clients can indulge in one of their favorite TV shows on the large flat screen, warm up from the cold weather with a cup of freshly brewed coffee and treat their hands to a paraffin wax dip to keep their hands moisturized from the dry cold weather. The salon is home to seven stylists and two nail techs; each of which have had over 10 years experience in the stylist industry and continue to attend educational classes on the latest styles today.

Curtiss says among the current most popular hair cuts today that clients are asking for are "angled bobs, asymmetrical cuts, and long hair with layers to resemble "Keeping up with the Kardashian" sisters Kim, Courtney and Khloe." Along with keeping up with today's hottest styles, Aphrodite salon also strives to keep with up client's favorite products.

The salon carries The Big Sexy Hair line that features products that are organic as well as meant for curly, silky or those who want a little extra volume in their hair. Curtiss says her current number one product to sell is "'Back Comb in a Bottle' the spray helps women get the volume they want without ruining their hair in the process, and is exceptionally popular among college clients."

The salon is still very new and has big plans to continue to expand over the next year. The salon is currently trying out new organic mineral make up lines to feature in their salon as well as a facial care line so clients will be able to purchase high end facial care. Until then, they are focusing on increasing their spa services with facials and body waxing; another recent addition is that they now feature hour long Swedish massages. 

To find out more about Aphrodite Salon & Spa or to make an appointment please call (989) 317-3107.

GCM photos by Brittany Novak.

By Mallory McLellan

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