Blush Salon: 10 Years Never Looked So Good

Business Profile by Sheila Turner-Hilliard

Photos courtesy of Michele Quinn

Blush Salon is having a birthday! Join us in congratulating Owners Michele Quinn and Brittany Naab and the Blush team, on a decade of dedication to quality, consistent, authentic hair and skincare for the whole family.

Michele Quinn, Co-Owner of Blush Salon

Meet Michele and Brittany. They are not just Co-Owners of Blush Salon, they’re lifelong friends. “Brittany and I grew up down the street from each other,” Michele said. “We went to school together, graduated together and have always worked in salons together.” So, when Michele was considering opening her own place, she said there was no doubt Brittany would join her.

Brittany Naab, Co-Owner of Blush Salon

In 2011, they set their sights on a prime location in Newtown Square, and built their business from the ground up. What should the salon be called? The name came a bit unexpectedly when Michele was at a paint store browsing through color palettes. One particular shade of pink caught her eye: blush. “I loved the color and thought it would be a great neutral name for the salon,” she explained. “Blush is makeup, but it can also happen naturally when you see someone you love.”

The salon is lively and vibrant. The lobby is inviting, the receptionists are friendly and the music instantly puts you in a good mood. But step beyond the front desk and you’ll see where the magic happens. The salon floor is bustling with consultations, cuts, coloring, conversations and lots of smiles.

Blush is a full-service salon open seven days a week, offering haircuts and styles for women, men and kids. Specialty services include makeup application, award-winning spray tans, and skincare such as waxing and brow and lash tint. If you’re looking for color, the stylists at Blush are on top of the latest trends including balayage and highlights. Blush also has a traveling bridal team, and recently added hand-tied hair extensions to the services they offer.

Brittany heads up Blush’s Bridal Team. The Blushing Brides team offers in-salon consultations and services, but also travels to wedding locations to perform hair and makeup services for bridal parties.

We typically book about 85 weddings each year in the tri-state area,” said Brittany. “Last year was a bit challenging during the pandemic, but we’re making up for it now with over 150 weddings booked!

The team at Blush Salon

Staying current with trends, training and continuing education are top priorities at the salon. “Our stylists are home-grown,” said Michele, “meaning that from Day 1, they are placed in a hands-on training program for six to eight months.” She explained that after completion, stylists are promoted and move to the next level of training.

We are very goal-oriented,” said Michele. “Our stylists know that opportunities are endless and they always have room to grow within our company.

In addition to Blush’s in-house program, the team travels every year to the Redken Exchange in New York and the Redken Symposium in Las Vegas, to learn the latest in styles, trends and products. They are proud to be a member of Redken’s Elite partner program, where all Blush employees are dedicated to Redken education, product knowledge and have the highest expertise in Redken services.

Brittany and Michele both agree that the most rewarding part of their jobs is being there for their guests in their daily lives, but also for their major life events.

We get to share mostly happy moments," said Brittany, "but even in times of sadness, people still want their hair to look good.

Michele said they are looking forward to bringing back special programs for the community to learn about hair and skincare. Their most popular event is “Beers and Braids” — an afternoon for dads to learn how to braid their daughters’ hair and to meet other local dads and daughters. Another popular event they will be bringing back is “Girls, Curls and Cocktails,” which is an evening for local ladies to learn how to style their own hair for a night out.

Growing up in Newtown Square and now also owning a business here is really special,” said Michele. “Brittany and I feel very fortunate to be able to get involved in our community by giving back.

Blush is a long-time sponsor of Newtown Edgmont Little League (NELL) and Newtown Square Petticoat League (NSPL). They also donate gift cards for services and baskets of products to local school fundraisers and organizations, and find time to volunteer at local community events.

Michele and her partner Dan Kelly with their 17-month-old daughter Quinn

From childhood friends to business partners, Michele and Brittany have shared many special moments together, and that now includes being mothers. Michele and her partner Dan Kelly have a 17-month-old daughter named Quinn. Brittany and her husband Chris have two boys: 2-year-old Christopher Jude and 9-month-old Michael Anthony.

Brittany and Chris Naab with their sons Christopher Jude and Michael Anthony

Brittany and Michele’s families live near each other so it seems the tradition of growing up together will continue. Will the scissors be passed down to the next generation? We’ll have to wait and see.

Blush Salon is located at 3515 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square. They are open Monday–Sunday from 9am to 9pm. Appointments can be made by calling the salon at 610-325-3266 or booking online at www.BlushLooks.com.

BLUSH SALON

Celebrating 10 Years! 2011-2021

610-325-3266

www.BlushLooks.com

3515 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square

Hair Cuts • Color Formal Finishing • Waxing • Spray Tanning • Makeup Application • On-Site and Off-Site Bridal Hair and Makeup