BRINGING TOP NOTCH SERVICE BACK IN STYLE
Jillian Grace Salon By Maggie Horgan, Correspondent

For Jillian Grace Tuskweth, ensuring optimal provision of service to clients, from the time they enter a salon to the conclusion of their visit, is the most important factor when it comes to running a professional business catering to individual beauty needs.

Ever since she began her career as a professional hair stylist over a decade ago, Jillian had a vision of establishing her very own salon. Over the years, her vision took a more definitive shape, as her standards for the business she knew she’d one day run became higher and higher, keeping in sync with the polishing of her skills as a popular beautician.

In late July, Jillian’s dream became a reality, as she proudly hosted the grand opening of Jillian Grace Salon, which is conveniently located at 390 Vineyard Way, Suite 401, in Jenners Commons Business and Professional Village (at Route 796 and Baltimore Pike in Penn Township).

Jillian has spent most of her career working for a very highly regarded Kennett Square salon. She quickly became known for her ability to create brilliant hair styles and provide excellent haircuts for folks seeking advice above and beyond the norm in quality. Even as a young professional in the field, many of Jillian’s clients referred their friends to her, describing her as the stylist to go to for the best cut they would ever receive—much to the satisfaction of even the fussiest customers.

Jillian’s admirable hairstyling and people skills start with her philosophical approach to her profession: the client’s needs come first!

“Women are busy,” observed Jillian, in a recent interview in her new salon. Therefore, as she designer her own business, she was careful to create a venue that would put clients at ease, guaranteeing that they will look forward to a visit to her salon as a perfect escape from a stressful day, a time of serenity. “It’s important to be relaxed when you are getting your hair done, because I think you communicate better,” affirmed Jillian.

What can you expect when you visit Jillian Grace Salon?

Comfort is a high priority here. From the entrance and waiting area to the salon service chairs, you’ll love the restful experience you are provided with here. Indeed, Jillian has thought of everything.

New clients are giving a full free consultation before receiving their service. All clients receive a special “prescription pad” sheet—exclusive to Jillian Grace Salon—informing them of any special products their stylist may have used, and any tips to help anyone create the same look they receive here, no matter how trendy or conservative. What’s more, all of the stylists hired by Jillian have been specially trained as Bumble and Bumble beauticians—a prestigious title among hair care professionals. In fact, Jillian Grace Salon is an official Bumble and Bumble dealer, which carries with it the pride of having been recognized by one of the top hair care companies in the world as meeting the expectations of an outstanding salon.

For those receiving color treatments, only the best brands are used here. Jillian has carefully set up the coloring station in an area of the salon where there is natural light, yielding the best possible surroundings for this specialized service. Over the years, Jillian and her husband have made numerous visits to top-rated New York City salons, from which Jillian acquired many of her ideas for her own business.

Stop in today! Ask about the Tuesday Senior Citizen Discount and the special referral and rewards program. Jillian Grace Salon is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For appointments, please call the salon at 610-869-4114. E-mail appointments and confirmations are also available by contacting Stephanie@jilliangracesalon.com. For more information, please visit Jillian Grace Salon’s website at www.jilliangracesalon.com.

WOMEN ARE 'TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS' IN PENN TOWNSHIP
Chester County Press

Is it a coincidence, or are women taking over in Penn Township? Take a trip to the stylish Jenners Commons, on Vineyard Way, right off Old Baltimore Pike in Jennersville, and see for yourself. The quaint village-type business park is currently home to five businesses and every one of them is run by, you guessed it, women!

Appropriately, the first tenant to open their doors at Jenners Commons was Kids First in February of 2007. Owned by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Kids First caters to the medical needs of children from newborns to age 18.

Linda Neubauer, RN, C., practice manager for the West Grove branch of Kids First confirms that the nurse practitioner, Stacey O. Bachman, C.P.N.P. and all five doctors, Cheryl F. Lowe, MD, F.A.A.P., Vicky L. Scheid, MD, F.A.A.P., Linda C. Barkasy, MD, F.A.A.P., and Deborah R. Drop, MD, F.A.A.P. are women.

This branch, which is one of 19 Kids First offices in Pennsylvania, was previously located further down Old Baltimore Pike in West Grove. Neubauer explains that the practice had outgrown their space at their previous location. Their new facility has 15 exam rooms, compared to the 6 they had before. “This is a great location,” claims Neubauer. “We are much more visible here, and we really like the village look of Jenners Commons versus the layered building style.”

Sedona franchise owner, Sharon Hillwig, opened in November 2007 and is very happy with her business so far. “I didn’t want the strip mall environment and this is the perfect location for us to create the more intimate environment our members want,” she explains. Sedona is really three facilities in one. First, it is a women’s club consisting of a hydraulic circuit room, cardio equipment and a fitness classroom for yoga, pilates, etc. There is also a locker room with showers and a sauna room with state-of-the-art FAR infrared saunas. The second part is a full day spa offering manicures/pedicures, tanning, facials, cellulite reduction, and massage. The third component is a co-ed workout room with circuit equipment as well as cardio equipment.

When Diane Hernandez, DMD, sought a location to start her own premier dental practice, she specifically searched for one in Penn Township. “I live in the township and it is such a growing area,” she says. She is very happy with her choice of Jenners Commons. “I like the singe level buildings and the whole master plan of the Commons,” she states. Hernandez, who will celebrate her one-year business anniversary in a month, says business is excellent. “I basically started from scratch, and was open three days a week at the beginning.” Her practice, which focuses on technology use, is now open five days a week and offers early morning and evening hours.

Hernandez is very happy with her neighboring tenants. Her young daughter is a patient at Kids First and her staff patronizes several businesses in the center. Kelly Ford, owner of The Growing Place, a childcare and preschool, has been open in Jenners Commons for just over six months and is already filled with 70 children registered. Ford, who previously ran a childcare facility out of her home fir two and a half years is thrilled to “have my house back,” she exclaims. A Nottingham resident, Ford is very happy with the location she chose for The Growing Place. “When I found this opportunity to be right across the parking lot from a great pediatrician group, I was ecstatic!”

She estimates that 70% of her current registrations are a direct result of the Kids First. “Mothers bring their kids to the doctor and see us,” she explains. “We all bounce business off one another,” explains Ford. Her staff is frequent customers at the other businesses just as the other businesses have staff that sends their children to The Growing Place for childcare.

Ford is very happy with Jenners Commons suites. “It has a nice village feel,” she says. “Plus, I am so lucky to have 4,000 sq. ft. of play area outside!”

Jillian Grace Salon is the newest addition to the women-run businesses in Jenners Commons. “I just love this shopping center; the core businesses are perfect,” exudes owner Jillian Tuskweth.

Pregnant with her first child, she is already registered at The Growing Place and some of her employees use the childcare facility as well. “I chose Jenners Commons for the location, and because I liked the elegant but cute look.”

Two more suites remain available at Jenners Commons. Will the trend of women-run businesses continue, or will a bold man join this great group of businesses that work well together and share customers?