Chamber Member Spotlight
Cindy’s Styling Center opened on October 1, 1997, by Cindy and Ken Jones. For 24 years, Cindy and her team of stylists have offered hair care, tanning, and hair care products. Cindy also displays and sells her photography at the salon. “It is definitely a family affair with my son Garett putting in a lot of hours during our remodel. He was two months old when we opened the salon. Ken has been such a great teammate and has been the backbone and silly bone of the company,” Cindy said. Longtime employee, Sandy O’Donald, has also been with the salon since opening day. Cindy decided to open her salon in Fortuna after living here for a few years and deciding it was a nice place to run her business. As with other businesses, Cindy has ridden the “Covid-19 roller coaster” with changing guidelines and mandates over the last 17 months. Customer fears over the pandemic, getting certain supplies they need for specific services customers want, and finding qualified stylists are just some of the struggles they’ve faced. Things have begun to pick up and they’re bouncing back for the first time since the pandemic began. Safety is their first concern, following all guidelines from the State regarding masking and sanitation. When asked for advice for other small businesses, Cindy replied, “Perseverance. Put everything into your business. If you’re not willing to, you will have a hard time.” After over two decades in business, Cindy has carved out her business and defined what it’s all about. Her focus is quality service and a comfortable place for customers to visit. “We want to continue having this be a happy place,” Cindy said. “Come in, say hi to our stylists, and let us take care of all your hair needs!” You can follow Cindy’s Styling Center on Facebook for holiday promotions on take-home hair care products and photography. Cindy’s Styling Center is located at 1021 N Street and can be reached at (707) 725-5820.
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