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Salons of the Year 2016: Tangerine Salon
Tangerine SalonDallas, Texastangerinesalon.netOwners: Brandon Hensley and Janet HensleySalon style: Modern, minimalist, chicSquare footage: 3,380Stations: 16Equipment: Gigli and MassimoFurniture: Gigli and MassimoTotal design investment: ...
June 1, 2016
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Tangerine Salon
Dallas, Texas
tangerinesalon.net
Owners: Brandon Hensley and Janet Hensley
Salon style: Modern, minimalist, chic
Square footage: 3,380
Stations: 16
Equipment: Gigli and Massimo
Furniture: Gigli and Massimo
Total design investment: $781,400
Retail line: Aveda
Color line: Aveda
Architects: GHA Design lab
Photography: Brandon Hensley and Via360 Photography
Owners’ comment:
“With 30-foot glass walls, natural light flows throughout and welcomes guests into our retail area. As you move through the open space under the LED lighting, the space exudes openness.”
Judges’ comments:
“What a modern and sleek color bar!” —Connolly
“A wonderfully green and spacious salon, with a personal experience for the client.” —Redman
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