Business

Third generation

Starnes opens K•M Salon Studio in Sola suites along Parkside Dr.

A third-generation hair stylist, Keely Starnes, has ventured out with her own salon, K•M Salon Studio, in Sola Salon Studios at 11324 Parkside Drive.

The owner/designer serves men, women and children, providing haircuts, color, blonding, Biologes, highlights, gray coverage and hair extensions, for which she is Bellami-certified.

Keely explained Bellami is a brand of hair extensions.

“It’s a real good quality of human hair, and there are a bunch of techniques that I can use, depending on what someone may need or want,” she explained.

Keely said people get extensions if they are having issues growing out their hair or if they have naturally fine hair.

“There are a lot of different alternatives and methods of hair extensions that will help bring out someone’s confidence,” she said. “For myself, I really like to have them.”

Also, “if someone wants longer hair or thicker hair or if they want an accent color, you can do it with extensions,” said her grandmother, Phyllis Starnes, a retired hair dresser and the first-generation hair dresser.

“So the white hair, it’s super popular to have pieces of it in the hair,” Keely said. “I can use the extensions.”

She also can add silver, purple or other color extensions.

“I can use the Bellami hair to prevent damage,” Keely said. “It’s an option not a lot of people know of, and it’s not permanent. It will help the (person’s natural) hair grow, too.”

The salon also specializes in Kevin Murphy products, an Australian “mostly natural” brand.

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One year in biz

Lauren McCrossin, RN, co-owner of Drip Into Wellness with Dr. Dawn Riley, the company’s supervising medical director, celebrated the first anniversary of their business at 318 Erin Drive, Suite 5, in Bearden, Wednesday, Feb. 13. “I can’t believe it went by as fast,” she said. “When I originally opened, I was mobile, so I’ve only been in this brick-and-mortar spot since September. I’m hoping to add a second location in Hardin Valley sometime this year.” Riley is a board-certified physician in Tennessee. Drip Into Wellness provides a concierge infusion service, providing IV drip therapy and vitamin injections for holistic wellness, boosting energy, immunity, Myers Cocktail, beauty, anti-aging and other tailored treatments. It also offers corporate wellness. McCrossin and Riley share the space with Skintentional Beauty Spa. Drip Into Wellness is open by appointment only. To book an appointment, visit dripintowellness.com or call or text 865-214-6064.

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