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Salon Rouge![Salon Rouge logo-new!]()
623 Morris St. Ste. C
360-466-HAIR (4247)
Open Tuesday – Saturday (Sun & Mon by appointment)
Salon * Day Spa * Wellness Salon rouge offers a complete range of Hair Care & Spa Services that focus on individual treatment, service and devotion to you. We deliver the ultimate Salon & Spa experience by combining a knowledgeable, enthusiastic team with superior natural products, in a relaxing & tranquil environment.
Our commitment to excellence and our pride in quality customer service mean that our clients leave Salon Rouge looking great AND feeling great!
Get to know Salon Rouge…
What do you get when you combine a hardworking mother and daughter, an established local business, and a sincere determination to offer unparalleled customer service?
You get the team of Rachel Erickson and Karin Baldwin, co-owners of Salon Rouge!
In June of 2012 Rachel was offered the opportunity to purchase Salon Rouge from its former owners – who also happened to be part of Rachel’s mentor-network in the salon industry. She jumped at the chance, partly because she had always known she would own her own salon one day … but also because she knew that she would be able to continue the reputation that Salon Rouge had worked hard to build: highly-skilled staff offering amazing customer service in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
In purchasing Salon Rouge, Rachel and Karin knew that they were ready to make their business a long-term investment, which is why they immediately attended a comprehensive 4-day salon ownership and management training in Connecticut. They learned what it takes to build a successful salon – dedication, hard work, and a keen sense of pride in their business, all wrapped up in a beautiful setting. Most importantly, says Rachel, “We returned to La Conner absolutely focused on the goal that our clientele will consistently be treated well, by our well-trained team.”
Visitors who have been coming to La Conner for years remember the charm of the Tillinghast Nursery and gift store at the entrance to La Conner – these days the original 1890’s structure has been transformed into a delightful grouping of businesses including Salon Rouge. The charm on the outside of the building is just the beginning, however.
Inside Salon Rouge, the handsome wood floors, and lovely brown walls and cream trim immediately envelope you with a sense of calm. It’s a warm and happy place – the laughter and conversation is honest and genuine and it’s clear that not only does the staff truly enjoy their clients and customers, but the clients and customers love being a part of the Salon Rouge ‘family.’ Stories continue from one visit to the next: sometimes it’s about family, a new grandchild, a first date; other times it’s about an upcoming wedding or the loss of a loved one. What resonates at Salon Rouge is a strong sense of community.
“There are lots of salons where the clientele comes and goes – but we don’t have that. We work hard to build a long-term relationship with our clientele,” says Rachel. She goes on to tell the story of a snowy winter day in La Conner, and a client who lives in Colorado during the winter. The client had flown up specifically to have her hair cut, colored and styled, but the roads were a mess. “She was so funny!” says Rachel. “She showed up in our parking lot with her snowshoes in the trunk of her car (in case her car got stuck) and her hair shoved under a hat, telling us ‘I was NOT about to miss my appointment!’ and we all had a good laugh. She trusts us; she’s part of our family. How cool is that?”
Not only does Salon Rouge offer complete hair and nail salon service, they also have massage therapists, esthetician, make-up consultants and offer wonderful salon packages for every taste and need. Throughout the space, you’ll also find fabulous finds – Rachel and Karin love traveling the world to see what’s new in fashion and makeup and then bringing it home to the U.S.
With a twinkle in her eye, Karin sums it up this way: “You know, we love the way it feels here. This feels like home to us. We didn’t buy the salon simply to buy a business. We bought this salon because we truly want to feel good about our work – and continue to build our Salon Rouge family – every single day.”
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