Cortello Salon
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Cortello.com
OWNERS: Ryan Fitzgerald & Courtney Costello
SALON STYLE: Modern, upscale, beach
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 3,869
STYLING STATIONS: 20
TREATMENT ROOMS: NA
EQUIPMENT:Minerva Beauty, Free-Style Systems
FURNITURE: Salon Guys, West Elm, Ikea
TOTAL DESIGN INVESTMENT: $153,000
RETAIL LINE: Kerastase, ShuUemura, Moroccanoil
COLOR LINE: Goldwell
DESIGN: Courtney Costello
ARCHITECT: Marckell
PHOTOGRAPHY: Erynn Dostaler Photography
“Cortello Salon is home to Jacksonville’s first and only Blow Dry Bar. Ceiling-suspended blow dryers create a wow factor and provide a conversation centerpiece for new and existing guests. Each service includes a complimentary shampoo and customized scalp massage.”
JUDGES’ COMMENTS:
“Love the color bar, the blowdry bar and the lather lounge.”—McGwire
“Colors are very complimentary of a Florida feel and an atmosphere of relaxation.”—Valenzuela
“The suspended ceiling panels and the integrated lighting system create a wonderful mix of ambient, reflective and direct light that is crucial in a successful salon environment.”—Soukhopalova
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