Walter signed the lease for her new location in January. The salon’s new address is 2495 Commons Blvd. in Beavercreek.
Walter said her goal is to make sure guests have an outstanding experience.
A Miamisburg resident, Walter is a licensed cosmetologist and barber. She began her career more than 11 years ago working for Southeastern Salon Suppliers, the Ohio Paul Mitchell distributorship, as a sales representative. During her time at Southeastern, she worked her way up to the company’s sales manager. In 2006, she graduated from the Ohio Academy, a Paul Mitchell partner school and has become a Paul Mitchell National Educator. Walter’s work was influenced by her family.
“It’s more like a family thing, and not just a hobby,” she said. “My mom is a barber and growing up I’ve always watched her and wanted to be just like her.” Walter opened up the salon with the help of her family and friends, whom also decorated the salon. She started with four employees and has grown to nine. “The hardest part about it was finding the right place,” she said. “Other than that, I have blood, sweat, and tears opening this place.” Salon EXP offers many different services including, hair, color, texture, nail and services for men. During the past few months, Salon EXP has donated more than $2000 to different charities. The Wash Out Cancer event was in October. With the help of guests and staff, the salon raised more than $600 for Hospice of Dayton. “A big part of the Paul Mitchell company is success and giving back to charity,” she said. “By being a Paul Mitchell focused salon that’s what team EXP and I strive for.”
Erin Henz, a licensed cosmetologist at Salon EXP has known Walter for the past three years and has worked with her at previous salons. “It’s a lot of fun working for the most requested educator in Dayton,” Henz said. “I needed a change of atmosphere, I wanted to spend more time doing hair and not just behind a desk. “We want to be the Disney Land for adults, and make our guests feel welcome at all times.” Sarah Hameed of Huber Heights is a regular client at Salon EXP and also worked with Walter at a previous salon as a receptionist. “I always felt comfortable and welcomed at Salon EXP,” Hameed said. “I trust Heather with my hair. She knows what to do and makes me look my best with the best prices.” Salon EXP is open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11 am- 9 pm, Fridays from 11 am- 8pm and on Saturdays from 9am- 4 pm. For more information, visit www.salonexpink.com or call (937) 938-9056.
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