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Heather Mahoney and Holli Gaspard H2O SALON AND SPA
Holli and I have had the privilege of doing what we love for the past 33 years, making people look and feel beautiful inside and out. The beauty business has been a part of our DNA since we were young girls; our mother loved being a hairdresser and modeled it every day. It was a natural progression for us to attend cosmetology college and start our brand, H20 Salon and Spa. Passion and hard work kept us moving forward to create new and different experiences for our clients and communities. Looking to what was next, we wanted to expand and grow our brand, team,
Beverly Hobbs Shea HIGH ROAD PROPERTIES, INC.
Beverly Hobbs Shea is a bit of a maverick. That might sound somewhat pointed, but considering that she is known for being fiercely independent, candid, and effective, it’s more true than not. Her real estate story began in 1975 when she was first licensed as an agent and again in 1978 when she became the youngest broker
clients-and ultimately, build our new Northshore location. Our salon added a
in the State. For an individual slated to be a writer, journalist or
Spa, Café, and Emma’s Shoes and Accessories. Guests can truly spend the day
attorney, her journey to where she is now is a longer story than we
receiving customized facials and beauty treatments, getting their hair and make-
can share here. Suffice it to say that after the years of earning multiple
up done, eating lunch, and finding the perfect outfit.
designations, running brokerage offices and excelling at special
Our Hair salon became a Care salon.
projects, she is finally enjoying the fruits of her labor. Her focus
Always learning and gaining new wisdom to our craft by staying true to
has continued in general sales of residential and light commercial
our message… “building people one style at a time.” Ageless beauty is about
properties and real estate consulting via her independent company
timeless relationships.
High Road Properties, Inc. which she founded in 1980. She’s high
Being a part of Intercoiffure Atelier has connected us with Beauty Icons
energy, quick, deliberate and knowledgeable as all who know her
that have influenced us to continue to grow and pass on our education to our
can attest. But Bev is the first one to say that the years’ lessons
incredible team.
have taught her how to be a better listener, better person, and
As we faced COVID and everything stopped, we saw this as a set-up, not a
better Realtor. After being in the business all these years, having
set-back realizing we are better together bringing ageless beauty and wellness to
achieved NOMAR’s Realtor Emeritus status and a career volume
the North and Southshore.
in excess of $337,000,000, as well as a multitude of awards, Bev
We are grateful to our wonderful clients who have supported our vision
recently confided to IN that she’s thrown away all evidence of past
and growth over the last 33 years, and cheers to the third generation as Molli
achievements and success, and has instead focused on bringing
Mahoney graduates from the Aveda Institute this coming fall. It is with that we
transparency, integrity, and significance to every interaction.
continue the tradition of living well and appreciating one another. Our industry is continuously evolving, and we are excited to be launching our new consulting company fall of 2021!
H2O Salon is located at 643 Lotus Dr., Mandeville,
Beverly Hobbs Shea can be reached at (504) 669-8826
(985) 951-8166, h2osalonnorthshore.com.
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