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Salon of Distinction: Ashka Salon & Spa Green Oak

by ST Staff | July 10, 2011

<b>Ashka Salon & Spa Green Oak</b>
<b>Location:</b> Brighton, Michigan
<b>Website:</b> www.ashkasalon.com
<b>Opened:</b> December 14, 2007
<b>Owners:</b> Steve and Lisa Curry
<b>Salon style:</b> Opulent, luminous, synergistic
<b>Square footage:</b> 4,700
<b>Styling stations:</b> 18
<b>Treatment rooms:</b> 4
<b>Furniture:</b> Epic design
<b>Top retail line:</b> Aveda
<b>Architecture:</b> Biddison Architecture and Design

Ashka Salon & Spa Green Oak Location: Brighton, Michigan Website: www.ashkasalon.com Opened: December 14, 2007 Owners: Steve and Lisa Curry Salon style: Opulent, luminous, synergistic Square footage: 4,700 Styling stations: 18 Treatment rooms: 4 Furniture: Epic design Top retail line: Aveda Architecture: Biddison Architecture and Design

<b>Judges’ comments:</b>
“The architecturally interesting wood ceiling dividers and wall cutouts say this salon cares about high design.” — Soble
“The ceilings and geometric designs on the walls are especially striking, without being showy.” — Prais

Judges’ comments: “The architecturally interesting wood ceiling dividers and wall cutouts say this salon cares about high design.” — Soble “The ceilings and geometric designs on the walls are especially striking, without being showy.” — Prais

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