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Salon of Distinction: Chakras Spa

by ST Staff | July 10, 2011

<b>Chakras Spa</b>
<b>Location:</b> Greensboro, North Carolina
<b>Website:</b> www.chakrasspa.com
<b>Remodeled:</b> January 15, 2007
<b>Owner:</b> Sheila Paquette
<Br><b>Salon style:</b> Organic, modern, zen
<b>Square footage:</b> 6,800
<b>Styling stations:</b> 19
<Br><b>Treatment rooms:</b> 11
<b>Equipment:</b> Takara Belmont
<b>Furniture:</b> Takara Belmont, Joe Hunt/Kern Construction
<b>Top retail lines:</b> Aveda, Bumble and bumble, Ojon
<b>Designer:</b> Sheila Paquette

Chakras Spa Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Website: www.chakrasspa.com Remodeled: January 15, 2007 Owner: Sheila Paquette
Salon style: Organic, modern, zen Square footage: 6,800 Styling stations: 19
Treatment rooms: 11 Equipment: Takara Belmont Furniture: Takara Belmont, Joe Hunt/Kern Construction Top retail lines: Aveda, Bumble and bumble, Ojon Designer: Sheila Paquette

<b>Judges’ comments:</b>
<Br>“This salon exudes a funky, fun, yet simple feel.” — Ray
<Br>“Foliage, fabrics and ethnic finishes take clients on a rich journey.” — Soble

Judges’ comments:
“This salon exudes a funky, fun, yet simple feel.” — Ray
“Foliage, fabrics and ethnic finishes take clients on a rich journey.” — Soble

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