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Cornelius resident opens Blo Blow Dry Bar
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Left: Shawn Thao, owner Liz Wilson and Tynese Bradley. Top right: The “Pillow Talk” style.
Wash, Blow
by Renee Roberson | photography by by Lisa Crates
Have you ever had an event or photo appointment that warranted a special hairstyle, but your regular stylist was already booked? The perfect solution is to make an appointment at a blow dry bar, where the salon offers a wash and blow dry that transforms your hair into a special style without the time and expense of cut or color.
The problem was that this type of stand-alone business didn’t really have a presence in the Lake Norman area. Longtime Cornelius resident Liz Wilson, owner of Blo Blow Dry Bar of Lake Norman, realized the need for this type of service. After spending many years working in corporate America, most recently at Lowe’s Home Improvement in Mooresville, she felt a desire to give back to the community and refocus her time and energy on entrepreneurship. After researching several different types of franchises, she settled on Blo, which is the world’s largest blow dry franchise. Blo Blow Dry Bar of Lake Norman is located at The Shops at The Fresh Market in Cornelius.
The salon offers a variety of services, including blow outs, up dos, a blo bridal service, add-on treatments such as deep conditioning, extension installations, plus make-up options. Open seven days a week, walk-ins are also accepted along with mak-
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ing reservations online. You can make appointments as early as 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday with an appointment.
I recently tried out the service myself and got to choose from a hair menu that includes seven signature styles like “Executive Sweet,” a smooth and sleek hairstyle, to “Pillow Talk,” which offered a more tousled and wavy look. The stylists are knowledgeable, friendly and focused on helping you achieve the look you want in a comfortable and stylish setting that takes special precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
“My entire career has been focused on helping mentor other females — helping them find their voice and to reach for the stars,” says Wilson. “Opening this franchise is a dream for me, in spite of Covid-19 and the challenges it presents particularly for small business owners today. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the Lake Norman community and help brighten people’s days with a little pampering. We all deserve that, especially now.”
Blo Blow Dry Bar of Lake Norman
20545 Torrence Chapel Road Suite 1, Cornelius 704.765.6500 | Blomedry.com
