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Phoenixville Small Business Spotlight: Lox Salons

In our series spotlighting small businesses around the Steel City, we talk with Lox Salons, located on Gay Street.

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — There’s a story lurking behind the glass pane of every shop, and there’s oftentimes an innovative individual whose entrepreneurial spirit is helping to shape the town.

Our small business series shines a light on local business owners in the community.

Business : LOX Salon and Barbershop

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Owners : Shauna Brown and Rupert Tate

Website : www.loxsalons.com

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Address : 14 and 16 Gay Street

What business are you in? Hair

How did you come up with the name? A friend

Why start a business in this town? "Both of us previously worked in Phoenixville before opening our own and we love the area and community."

What is the most difficult challenge you've faced as a business owner? "Advertising and getting our name out to residents."

What has been your proudest achievement since opening? "Expanding into two locations."

How does your business give back to the community? "When we first opened we held a free haircut day for 6 weeks and we also pick a few families and offer them free services every Christmas."

Image courtesy Lox Salons.

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