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The distributor of professional salon products is opening a store in West Hollywood, CA.

Bassett Salon Solutions INC, a salon distributor of Eufora, Davines, Evo, GK Hair, Perfectress, 18.21, Nfusion, Zenagen and Kemon products, announces the opening of their fifth store located in the Crescent Heights Plaza in West Hollywood, California. The new West Hollywood Bassett store will kick off the Grand Opening with a week long celebration, from March 20th – 24th.
“As we approach our ten year anniversary of serving hairdressers, we cannot think of a better way to celebrate!" Ward Basset says. "We are excited to join the Los Angeles community of salon professionals with our new store location for an added layer of service. Los Angeles has been such a great area to work within and the support over the years that we have been given by salon owners and stylists has been fantastic.”
Bassett was formed in 2007 by Ward and Christina Bassett. Their distribution territory currently covers the Western United States including California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Brand availability varies by state.
West Hollywood Store: 8153 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 645-7477

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