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Get your curls and cuts at New Rockford's newest local business

There's a new place in town. Maybe you've noticed.

Right across the street from the Eagles Club, in the old Montana-Dakota Utilities building, is The Hair Studio.

The history of the salon is simple. New Rockford native Taylor (Cook) Weber returned home in 2014. She had studied at Josef's School of Hair Design West Academy in Fargo and later worked in a salon specializing in men's styles. However, there wasn't space available back here in New Rockford for her to set up shop. Even if someone wanted her to cut and color their hair, she lacked the ample workspace to do so.

So what's a girl to do? Why not purchase and renovate a downtown building?

That's exactly what Weber did. She invested both her time and resources into a vacant building in the heart of our community. From the floor up, she gave the brick faced structure new life. The false ceiling was removed and the bathroom reworked. Some walls were removed while others were installed.  

The result is an inviting space with neutral colors and a modern feel. The interior includes enough space for two stylists to work comfortably.

The Hair Studio opened in early October, and soon welcomed Colleen Benson to reopen Colleen's Country Curl (formerly a Sheyenne-based business). Colleen says she likes the set up, and her customers don't seem to mind making the drive to see her. Even better, she is gaining new clients.

In addition to cuts and color, the Hair Salon offers pedicures (which make a great gift.) They also offer a variety of high quality salon products including items from Biolage, Tridesign, Kenra and even a few gift packs.

To book an appointment with The Hair Studio, called Taylor at (701) 302-0249. She takes appointments Tuesdays through Friday, and has limited hours on Saturday. If you'd rather schedule your appointment with Colleen, call (701) 302-0364. She is available for appointments Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Saturdays if needed.

Stop in on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and welcome this newest business to the community. Taylor and Colleen are hosting an Open House during New Rockford's Winterfest. See what they have to offer and enter to win prizes. Let's take time to celebrate people like Weber who invest in our community. May the future be bright.