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Awards & Contests

Salon of Distinction: Folicle

by ST Staff | July 10, 2011

<b>Folicle</b>
<b>Location:</b> Charlotte, North Carolina
<b>Website:</b> www.salonfolicle.com
<b>Opened:</b> July 10, 2007
<b>Owner:</b> Edward Woody
<b>Salon style:</b> Minimalist chic
<b>Square footage:</b> 3,800
<b>Styling stations:</b> 12
<b>Treatment rooms:</b> 4
<b>Equipment:</b> Takara Belmont
<b>Furniture:</b> Takara Belmont
<b>Top retail line:</b> Kenne
<b>Designers:</b> Charlie Sistare, Columbia Beauty Supply

Folicle Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Website: www.salonfolicle.com Opened: July 10, 2007 Owner: Edward Woody Salon style: Minimalist chic Square footage: 3,800 Styling stations: 12 Treatment rooms: 4 Equipment: Takara Belmont Furniture: Takara Belmont Top retail line: Kenne Designers: Charlie Sistare, Columbia Beauty Supply

<b>Judges’ comments:</b>
“Charming and chic — makes you want to stay for the afternoon.” — Nelson
“Consistent bursts of blue and green unite the retail, signage and overall design.” — Soble

Judges’ comments: “Charming and chic — makes you want to stay for the afternoon.” — Nelson “Consistent bursts of blue and green unite the retail, signage and overall design.” — Soble

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