Swanky New Merrick Salon Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Whether you’re going to the prom, attending a fancy dinner, or heading out for a night on the town, there’s a brand new beauty salon in Merrick you should consider hitting beforehand.

Beautiful People Salon, located at 145 Merrick Avenue, recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony attending by local politicians and civic leaders to celebrate their distinction at the newest hot spot in Merrick when it comes to looking your best.

According to co-owner George Heras, his wife, co-owner and main stylist, Judy, should already be well-known to the Merrick hair scene.

"My wife has been in Merrick for more than 10 years, working at local salons," he said. "She's built up a pretty good clientele, so that's why we decided to open our own place."

Heras said that, whatever the look you’re going for, the Beautiful People Salon is more than capable of accommodating you.

"We offer a full range of hair services," he said. "Anything from haircuts, blowouts, Brazilian Keratin Treatments – you name it. We're also one of only two authorized salons in south Nassau County to carry L'oreal Kerastase products."

Despite the current recession taking its toll on small business owners left and right, Heras and his wife are nonetheless stepping into this venture with a high degree of confidence.

"Fear is definitely lurking...after all, this is a new business, and the economy is the way it is," he said. "But we felt that, with my wife’s following and her many years of experience in Merrick, she'd be already established before we even opened."

Heras’ confidence was also possibly bolstered by the support shown for his business by Merrick Chamber of Commerce president Randy Shotland.

"Every new business is a good business," he said. "It promotes the town's economic growth and development, and we find that when we work as a team, it works better than as individuals. So, we promote all of our businesses to the point of success."

But in the end, Heras just hopes to be able to bring out the inner beauty of all his clients.

"This is Beautiful People Salon, that's our logo here," he said. "Just come in here and show us how beautiful we can make you."