The BUZZ Salon will have a grand opening Nov. 1–6 at its location at 3211 Cummings Highway in Lookout Valley.
The BUZZ Salon is the only Paul Mitchell Focus Salon in the Chattanooga area, offering Paul Mitchell products and services.
Founder Pennye Thompson of Lookout Valley said, "Our staff is full of professional stylists committed to giving you signature Paul Mitchell healthy, shiny hair."
Operating hours are Monday-Wednesday 9-7, Thursday 9-8, Friday 9-7 and Saturdays 8-3.
Ms. Thompson's vision and inspiration was influenced by her experience in the field of sales and merchandizing of Paul Mitchell Products. She was honored by Jon Paul Dejoria in 2006 for being one of the top 100 sales representatives in the United States. She has been a licensed cosmetologist since 1979. She also holds an instructors license, with teaching experience.
The team includes Brandi Gann of Trenton, Ga. She has a fashion degree on top of a cosmetology degree as well as three years in the field of everything from hair and make-up to weddings, photo shoots, and film.
George Seidel of St. Elmo, a graduate from Capelli Cosmetology in Atlanta, has 20 years of experience in the full service salon industry. Ten of those years were spent as owner of Details Salon in North Hixson. He is a proficient colorist and master stylist.
The newest member of The BUZZ Salon Team is Jessica Bess of Wildwood, Ga. A graduate of Alternative Visions Hair Academy, Jessica has been immersed in the business of hair for over five years. She has experience with everything from the most elegant wedding parties to the manliest of clipper cuts.