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By TONY HOLT

Hernando Today

Published: July 14, 2008

SPRING HILL - Salon customers want to feel relaxed.

They also expect everything to be clean - as in, bacteria free. That is especially the case when nails are involved.

All of that is covered at Venus Salon and Spa.

Five smiling women - all of whom look as if they get their own regular spa treatments - are the first thing a customer sees when he or she enters the shop.

The Dominican Republic-born stylists have combined for more than 50 years in the business. They specialize in ethnic hair, acrylics and gels and body waxing.

"We have worked together before," said Ylaris "Lilly" Guzman, 40, who is one of the hairdressers, "(but) this is a new venture for all of us."

The salon is owned by Anna Dominguez, 43, the eldest of the four sisters.

She and Guzman worked together at another salon in Spring Hill, but wanted to open and manage one of their own. Their dream was realized June 9.

Already they have established a loyal clientele, which keeps growing by the week. They said they have seen no difficulties growing their business in spite of the lean economy.

"Since we've started, it's been very good," said Anna Dominguez. "We get more business every week."

Mayelin Dominguez, 28, is a nail technician, along with Guzman's daughter, Penelope, 18.

Diana Dominguez, 38, works part-time.

The shop has four hair stations, three sinks, three nail stations and four steam machines for "deep treatments."

"It's like a facial for your hair," said Guzman.

They use a multitude of products, including Redken, and even have shampoos designed to stop hair loss, said the owner.

The inside of the salon includes a green color scheme with a partition between the hair and nail stations. In the rear is a room for body waxing.

Ninety percent of their clientele is female, but they do cut and style hair for male customers, Guzman said.

"We do it because we love it," she continued. "It's not something where we go and have to do it to make a living. When you do your own thing, you can add your own touch."

Biz at a glance:

Name of biz - Venus Salon and Spa

Owner - Anna Dominguez

What it is - Salon specializing in hair, nails and skin

Where it is - 3463 Deltona Blvd. in Spring Hill
Hours of operation - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday

Get in touch - 352-684-5488

E-mail - venussalonandspa@yahoo.com

Reporter Tony Holt can be reached at 352-544-5283 or wholt@hernandotoday.com.

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