Bliss Salon and Spa, Hair Salon in Lafayette, Indiana, Named Small Business of the Month

Bliss Salon and Spa, a hair salon in Lafayette, IN, was named the Small Business of the Month by the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce.

Bliss Salon and Spa, a hair salon in Lafayette, IN, was named the Small Business of the Month by the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce.

The Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce has named Bliss Salon and Spa the "Small Business of the Month" for March 2012. The Chamber recognizes businesses in the Greater Lafayette area that have proven to be successful and are operating in ethical business practices.

"What we created is much more than a business-it's a place where we tailor customer service to our high standards and provide a high-energy salon on one level and a very relaxing spa on the other level", states BethanyTyrell.

Drawing on the definition of "bliss"-"extreme happiness or spiritual joy," the Tyrell's embraced that as the foundation of their business. "We strive to incorporate bliss into each guest reservation," she says.

The business provides hair, skin and nail care and massage. Services include facials, eye treatments, waxing, hot rock massage, expectant-mother massage, a de-stress aromatherapy cocoon, the energize body wrap, a seven-hour "day of bliss" and more.

Besides winning a loyal customer base and word-of-mouth referrals, the business landed a top professional award in 2011-second place in product supplier Prive's national contest. The prize included a trip to Mexico and education by Prive's artistic director at Bliss.

Bliss Salon and Spa employs 14-seven stylists, a licensed massage therapist, two aestheticians, a salon manager, salon coordinator and two receptionists. "Every one of our service providers is phenomenal," Tyrell says. "I couldn't ask for a better staff."
"Business has been very consistent," she says. "Customer loyalty is the biggest thing. We're very thankful for the community support we've received and for the priority our clients put on self-care." Bliss has also supported numerous charities in an effort to give back. Some of the charities include: American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, the MDA Lock Up and others.

Bliss Salon and Spa hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.