our story
Founded in 2004. Focused on quality, friendly atmosphere and attention to detail.
Studio 9 Salon LLC was incorporated in 2004. The original store was comprised of 1,200 square feet. It supported 8 hair styling stations and two nail stations.
By late 2004 customer demand surpassed the size of the store. The facility size was doubled to a configuration of 2,400 square feet. This facility supported 20 styling stations, 5 nail stations, 2 pedicure stations and a facial room.
In January 2010 we built a state of the art new free standing building. It is located just 300 feet South of our original store. Our new salon has many design features that have a direct effect on our clients. Features include a engineered lighting system that supplies a 5500K light color. This mimics the same color that natural daylight provides. This will assure you that you hair color will look stunning in all types of lighting. We have a engineered point of use ventilation system at our nail tables. Our downdraft system expels harmful chemical agents out through the roof of the building. This provides our employees and customers a safe environment from chemical exposures. It has completely eliminated the chemical smell associated with some nail and hair salons.
Clients indicate that a trait of salons success is providing a friendly atmosphere and attention to detail. Approximately 55% of our new business is obtained from customer referrals.
Studio 9 Salon employees are the heart of the operation. The salon employs 42 persons ranging from receptionist to State of Michigan Licensed Stylists and Nail Technicians. Our employees, like our client base, are wide and varied. We have many seasoned stylists and some just entering the business. Employee turn over is very low. Most have been with the salon since inception or joined our salon soon after expansion.
The use of technology is a major contributing factor to the success of the salon. The salon has a custom software application that provides critical information on the salon’s product inventory, clients and employees. The salon’s computer network connects twelve workstations in our facility.
Verna fully recognizes that even with talent and technology our business is service-based. The single key to our success is our commitment to customer service. Studio 9 Salon is 100% committed to customer service. The salon offers many unique and innovative methods and to attract and set our salon apart from others. Many of these innovations are complimentary and include:
Complimentary Wedding Party Package – snacks and juices on her wedding day.
Sterling Heights' Top-Rated Hair and Makeup Salon
Multi-year winner WDIV’s Best of Detroit campaign in the Hair Salon and Hair Color categories, competing with
nearly 300 hair salons throughout Metro Detroit.
Top-of-the-Line Salon
About Our Salon
Nearly 5,000 square feet supports 20 styling stations, 5 nail stations, a private spa pedicure room, four makeup stations and a private waxing and facial room. We offer our clients a world class facility at reasonable prices.
Salon Features:
Upper level is a training room for staff training and is used for private functions.
Patio area can be used for special events or just hanging out. Our patio can accommodate up to 50 people. Umbrella tables help shade you from summer sun.
Interior lighting color is as close to natural light as possible.
Special ventilation eliminates harmful fumes to both clients and employees.
Our salon specially designed for energy conversation.
Our Staff
Experts dedicated to customer service
Studio 9 Salon clients appreciate our friendly team and attention to detail. Approximately 55% of our new business comes from customer referrals.
This is because Studio 9 employees are the heart of our operation. The salon employs 42 team members, ranging from receptionists to hairstylists, nail technicians, and makeup artists.
Our Sterling Heights-based client-base is varied—and so are our employees. Stylist turnover is low, and most of our team has been with the salon from the very beginning.
In short, Studio 9 Salon is 100% committed to the community we serve. By offering unique and innovative haircutting, styling, coloring, and makeup artistry methods, we’ve set our salon apart from the 300 others in the greater Detroit area.