By Refuge Salon and Spa

01/04/2011 Popular Ontario Salon Spa Prepares For Upcoming Changes in Competitive Spa Industry PRLog (Press Release) – Dec 23, 2010 – Refuge Salon and Spa of Barrie,Ontario ( Formally Karma Hair Studio ) www.refugesalonandspa.com is bustling with excitement for the start of the upcoming New Year. Co-Founder's Tiffany Mckillican and Victoria Powell have 24 years of combined Salon experience and business expertise. Tiffany and Victoria are both accomplished salon spa professionals with great reputatons within the beauty industry. Mckillican is a Master Nail Technician specializing in Gel and Acrylic Nail Enhancements and is currently undergoing training to become a Brand Educator for Entity Beauty in Canada. Victoria Powell is currently a Goldwell Technical Associate, and a KMS California Style Councel Trainer. Powell and Mckillican's passion for the industry and educaton have lead them to what they both consider the next logical step after working in many great salons in the past; ownership. Mckillican and Powell had this to say about their decision to partner to take Refuge Salon and Spa to the next level of growth. " We have both faced obstacles such as a flooded market of salons and spas in the Barrie area, as well as a tough economic climate, but our determinaton to take the industry by storm and reslove to grow stronger everyday through current education will play a major part of our business strategy for 2011. By making sure that all our employees are up to date with the latest in fashion trends and wellness practices, the team here at Refuge Salon and Spa has made it our mission, to provide our customers with current techniques in the beauty industry at reasonable prices." So if amazing Hair and Nails inspired by current fashion and style trends, or just plain pampering and great customer service, Refuge Salon and Spa is the place you need to be. # # # Our goal is to create an atmosphere where individuals can find relief and reward through services with trained and certified professionals. Www.refugesalonandspa.ca --- end ---