Salon Owner Named Valley's Rising Business Star

owner Raychel Harrison was named the "Rising Star of 2012" by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal.

She was presented with the award at the 11th Annual Women in Business Awards held Wednesday.

"I’m overjoyed to win this award against such esteemed competition; I hope Salon Nuuvo can become a beacon for the industry, where more salon owners have an employee-based salon, which is better for the economy and better for our clients," she said. "At Salon Nuuvo, our focus is on continuous education and teamwork, thus creating a culture of quality no matter which technician services a client."

Harrison opened the business at the in February.