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The Details: Katie Lynch, Owner/Stylist at Roots Salon | In Business: 28 Years

Hours: Vary | Location: 315 E Ruehl St., IL | Phone: 217.875.5400

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Tell us about your business… What do you do?

Full service salon. We specialize in color, cuts, perms, waxing. We also do manicures and pedicures.

What makes your business unique/special?

We’re a small town salon with some very talented stylists and nail technicians. This building was my father’s cabinet shop when I was a child. Hence the play on words with “Roots” salon.

What item/service on your menu or in your shop do you just LOVE and think everyone needs?

Color/foils.

In what way have you gone above/beyond in the past for a customer?

I’d like to think every day we go above and beyond for our clients. They are what makes our business, and it’s our job to pamper them.

What is the coolest thing you’ve ever had a client do for you?

They put their trust in us and show up every four to six weeks.

What tool/equipment/or other vendor could you not imagine doing business without? Why?

Blow dryer and round brush, because if you get that down, it’s the base for a great style.

I was pretty stoked to see they offered Monat in the salon as well. I’ve been using it for the past few months and loving it!

What other local business do you just LOVE? Why?

We love all local businesses and try to support them and Mel Pages Boutique even has clothes on display in the salon.

Introduce us to your STAFF…

Katie Lynch – 28 years in the business. I love to bake and cook to relieve stress. My happy place is in the kitchen.

Kim Schilawski – 20 years in the business. Her second “love” (after hair) is decorating. She loves to make a space beautiful with colors and texture.

Molly Coventry – 16 years in the business. Loves taking pictures of the sky and can spot a hawk a mile away.

Lisa Miloser – 17 years in the business. Is a Harry Potter fanatic and a secret Star Wars fan.

Mindi Lents – 21 years in the business. Loves crafting and eating spicy foods.

Abby Stelzriede – 5 years in the business. Spends all of her free time at some type of sporting event and loves the Chicago Blackhawks.

Jessica Reedy – 19 years in the business. Loves to relieve stress with target practice.

Kendahl Lynch – 3 years in the business. Has an obsession with pickles and pigs.

Tell us about YOU… WHY did you choose to do what you do?

I’m a people person and love talking with them. It’s fun to give people a “new, fresh look” and make them feel good about themselves.

When did you know you wanted to go into this business?

I was in eighth grade and I had to do a career project. That’s when I knew.

What are you passionate about outside of your business?

My family – they’re #1. I love spending time with them. I also enjoy flowers, cooking and exercising.

Describe your PERFECT day…

A perfect day…having your day run on schedule without any “surprises.” Ha! And knowing at the end of the day, you gave it your “all.”

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The Details: Styles & Smiles Length of time in business: 2 Years

Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 10:00am-5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am-4:00pm | Location: 205 Debby Drive, Mt. Zion, Illinois

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Tell us about your business….what do you do? Styles & Smiles is an upscale clothing boutique featuring new and gently loved apparel, shoes, purses, and accessories for men, women, and children.

What makes your business unique/special? Styles & Smiles is not just another resale shop. We take pride in making the client experience one they will not forget. We personally assist you with all of your fashion needs and will help you find the perfect outfit for any occasion. We provide style with a smile!

What item/service on your menu or in your shop do you just love and think everyone needs? Name brand clothing at an affordable price and top notch customer service.

In what way have you gone above /beyond in the past for a customer? We appreciate our client’s demanding lives and never hesitate to come in early or stay late to help accommodate their schedules. On occasion, we have even delivered! We also work closely with local charities and donate a great deal of clothing to help support causes such as the Cinderella Project and Northeast Community Fund.

What was the coolest thing you’ve ever had a client do for you? My clients are amazing. One of our special clients, Shirley, brought me an amazing gift one day, a guardian angel. It sits right in front of my store.

What tool/equipment/or other vendor could you not imagine doing business without? Why? I can’t imagine business without our customers. THEY are our most important vendor! Without them, we would not have the awesome styles and great inventory that we do!

What other local businesses do you love? Why? I can’t imagine a day without Krave or the Black Iron. We love our iced coffee drinks and sweet treats! They keep us energized and help keep a smile on our faces!

Introduce us to your STAFF: Lori McDaniel is our styling and marketing expert. Lori is a Decatur native and a student at Millikin University. She has extensive background in sales and marketing and flair for design… AND… Lori is an energizer bunny!

Tell us about you? Why did you choose to do what you do? I am recently retired after years in the world of finance. I Love style, I love to shop, and I love to make people happy. I have always wanted to own my own business, so when the opportunity came up to buy Styles & Smiles, I thought it would be a great way to fulfill my dream, so here I am.

What are you passionate about outside of your business? My three grandchildren, Avery, Piper, and Jace, and my children, Clint and Nicole are the loves of my life. When I am not at the store I am enjoying time with them.

Describe your perfect day… My perfect day would be waking up around 7am to a beautiful sunny day, enjoying a cup of coffee, and chatting with my daughter and grandkids about what we should do for fun. I would bop into the store and see that it was in great hands with my staff, so if I wanted to check out and go fishing or to the zoo or park, I would. About 6pm, settle back at home and hang out with the kiddos, enjoy all the love and the laughter, then sit back and say, “yes, life is good.”

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