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Charlie's East Coast Hair Designs Assumes Operations of Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-Franciscan Woods Salon
Brookfield business contracts to operate in-house salon designed especially for people with disabilities, or requiring mobility assistance

Brookfield, Wis. – Charlie’s East Coast Hair Designs, Brookfield’s premier salon for hair, nail and makeup beauty, has contracted to operate the hair salon at the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-Franciscan Woods, located on the campus of Wheaton Franciscan-Elmbrook Memorial.
A full-time stylist delivers complete barbering, hair and nail services to patients at the in-house salon. The shop is completely accessible to clients with disabilities. Its unique design aims to maximize comfort for those using wheelchairs, or requiring walkers or other assistive devices for mobility.
Franciscan Woods is part of Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, a Catholic, not-for-profit health care and housing organization with more than 100 sites in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois including 14 hospital campuses, physician services, transitional and extended care facilities, and home health agencies.
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“We are thrilled to be partnering with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, and grateful that it has entrusted the care of its patients to our salon professionals,” said Charlie Bianco of Charlie’s East Coast Hair Designs. “Our goal is to promote and contribute to the healing environment and high standards of Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-Franciscan Woods.”
Bianco, a New York native, is a Master Barber with more than 25 years of professional experience.
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Opened in 2011, Charlie’s East Coast Hair Designs operates its main salon at 285 N. Janacek Road (a block south of Bluemound Road), Brookfield. The salon is a full-service, New York-style setting offering classic barbering services, hair designs, nail services, tanning, and color and waxing for women and men. Its Bridal Suite & Lounge offers a completely private, relaxing preparation space for bridal parties, prom-goers and bachelorette parties.
Promising a one-of-a-kind salon experience, Charlie’s East Coast Hair Designs can be found online on Facebook, at www.eastcoasthairdesigns.com, or by calling 262-797-9700.