Celebrating Salon Mayan, The First Matrix Inspiration Salon
"Imagine all they can be" is the concept behind the first ever Matrix Inspiration Salon – Salon Mayan in Huntington, New York. The salon recently celebrated it's grand opening with a ribbon cutting and visits from key ...
Maggie Mulhern・Beauty and Fashion Director, MODERN SALON
"Imagine all they can be" is the concept behind the first ever Matrix Inspiration Salon – Salon Mayan in Huntington, New York. The salon recently celebrated it's grand opening with a ribbon cutting and visits from key members of the community and Matrix including Matrix Vice President of Business Development Gail Cohen, Matrix General Manager Paul Schiraldi, Reality TV Star Kelly Bensimon and Salon Mayan owner, Ben Aharon.
Attendees mixed and mingled as they enjoyed an afternoon learning about professional styling tips and tricks from live stylist demonstrations while trying out an array of Matrix products. Local residents came to show their support for their local salon and really shaped the event into one for their own community.
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Salon Mayan is the first of many Matrix Inspiration Salons to come throughout the country. “Matrix gives us everything we need to connect with existing and potential clients as well as overall support for our salon and staff," says Salon Mayan Owner, Ben Aharon. "I’m really looking forward to continuing as part of the Matrix family, growing this salon and opening new locations in the future!”
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