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SEARCHThis Las Vegas salon owner visualized a space that was cozy and inviting. See how she converted a storage area into a full-service salon that welcomes guests from all over the world.
Styling stations are back to back to be a space saver.
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Salon Stats
Salon Name: The Cut And Color Lounge
City/State: 3400 Paradise Road The
Las Vegas, Nevada 89169
Website: www.thecutandcolorlounge.biz
Name of Owner/s: Emily Matthews-Monroe
Year Business Established: 2017 previous location; 7/2019 new location
Salon Style (choose three adjectives, such as urban, contemporary, minimalist): Contemporary
Square Footage: 1500 SQ ft
Number of Styling Stations: 8 Styling Stations
Number of Treatment Rooms: 1 Treatment Room
Equipment by: Equipment by Buy Rite
Furniture by: Furniture eclectic designs
Three primary retail lines: Redken, Evouge, Matrix
Color line, if applicable: Evouge, Shades and Redken Color Gels
Architect: Cheryl Felske
Designer: Emily Matthews-Monroe
Photographer: Ryan Andes of R.K. Media
Emily Matthews-Monroe, the owner of The Cut And Color Lounge in the Renaissance Hotel, Las Vegas created a beautiful space in a former storage unit in the hotel. “It’s been quite a journey getting here from Ohio, as a salon, spa and cosmetology school owner since 1984,” she says.
The Cut And Color Lounge was designed to accommodate clients as a full service salon with a focus on the bases of beauty, a great haircut and color. They offer hair care, skincare, nail care, massage, makeup, waxing and lash extensions. Located next door to the Las Vegas Convention Center, they see clients from all over the world and are open 7 days a week.
“The salon design was created with a lounge in mind and all of the colors are soft and soothing,” Matthews-Monroe explains. “The flooring is a wood in a soft grey and the walls, soft beige and blue. The lighting is canned lights to create light wash and drama.”
Design Elements
Barn doors were used to save space and add character.
The reception area is small and comfy with microfiber over-stuffed chairs and a sleek desk.
Styling stations are back to back to be another space saver.
The nail room is separate from the hair area to give more ambiance while relaxing our nail guest.
Our only treatment room is tucked in the nail area behind another barn door.
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