Halcyon Salon

Happy 2-Year Anniversary, Sophie! 💜

Two years of having Sophie as part of the Halcyon family! We are so grateful for the kindness, warmth, and care she brings to our team and to every guest who walks through our doors. Her hard work, positive spirit, and willingness to jump in wherever she’s needed make her such a valuable part of Halcyon.

We’re so lucky to have you, Sophie, and look forward to many more years together! 💜✨

Before we celebrate tomorrow, we thought we’d take a little trip down memory lane! ❤️

Over the past 15 years, Halcyon has been the place for so many parties, events, celebrations, fundraisers, and unforgettable memories.

We’ve dressed up, danced, laughed, celebrated, supported our community, and had A LOT of fun along the way! 😂

Looking through these photos brings back so many memories of the people, the laughter, and all the little moments that have made Halcyon what it is today.

Because while we love what happens behind the chair, some of our favorite memories have happened outside of it.

The parties. The people. The memories.

That’s what 15 years of Halcyon is all about. ❤️

And now it’s time to make some MORE memories!

🥂 TOMORROW NIGHT — COME CELEBRATE WITH US!

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 6:30–9:00 PM
📍 Halcyon Salon & Emporium

🎶 DJ Smedium Dave — Music & Karaoke
🎁 Giveaways
🏷️ 15% Anniversary Discount
🍴 Food & Drinks
🎁 Free Gifts (first 50 people!)

Whether you’ve been with us for 15 years or you’re just getting to know us, we would LOVE to celebrate with you!

Come hang out, enjoy some food and drinks, sing a little karaoke, and help us celebrate this incredible milestone.

15 years of Halcyon. We can’t wait to celebrate with you tomorrow! 🥂💚

We have THREE more artists to announce for this Saturday’s Uptown Shelby Art Crawl, and this stop is extra special! 🎨✨

All three artists are part of the team at Halcyon Salon, and they’ll be sharing their creativity in a whole different way during the Art Crawl.

Enjoy:
✨ Acrylic on Canvas + Custom Stickers by Sophie Aderholdt
✨ Handmade Jewelry + Tie-Dyed Textiles by Gray Suttle
✨ Oil on Canvas + Portfolio Viewing by Reilly Wright

Stop by Halcyon Salon between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to see what these talented stylists create outside of the salon!

And not to brag… but we have EVEN MORE artists to announce tomorrow! 👀🎉

We’ll see you Saturday!

15 Years of Halcyon!
It’s almost time to celebrate! 🥂

This Saturday, September 19, we’re opening our doors for an evening of celebrating 15 years of Halcyon—and we would love for you to join us!

From the tiny space on South Washington Street to the beautiful home we have today, this journey has been filled with so many people, memories, lessons, and moments that have shaped Halcyon into what it is. And we couldn’t have done it without YOU. ❤️

So let’s celebrate!

✨ GIVEAWAYS
🛍️ 15% ANNIVERSARY DISCOUNT
🎁 GIFTS (while supplies last)
🍴 FOOD & DRINKS
🎶 DJ SMEDIUM DAVE
🎤 MUSIC & KARAOKE

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 6:30–9:00 PM
📍 Halcyon Salon & Emporium

Come hang out, enjoy some food and drinks, sing a little karaoke, and celebrate with us!

Whether you’ve been part of the Halcyon story for 15 years or you’re just getting to know us, you are welcome here.

Thank you for being part of our story.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🥂💚

THE PLACES THAT BECAME HOME❤️

In 2011, Halcyon opened its doors at 206 S. Washington Street, a tiny space that is now home to Peace Avenue.

It was less than 10 feet wide and only about 40 feet long—including the bathroom! 😂 The space had originally been an alleyway between two buildings before being enclosed in 1937 to become the home of Harris Barbershop.

It was tiny, but it was ours. And it was where the dream of Halcyon began to take shape.

We quickly outgrew that little space, and in 2013, we moved just down the street to 214 S. Washington Street.

When the dream started taking shape, the building was home to feral cats and pigeons. It took a lot of vision—and a lot of work—to see what it could become.

But we did.

We transformed it into a beautiful home for Halcyon, preserving some of the building’s historic character along the way, including the gorgeous original metal ceiling tiles.

Then, in 2019, it was time for another chapter.

Renovations on 115 N. Lafayette Street began in February, and by April, we had moved into what would become our finished home.

Or so we thought. 😉

Because even after moving in, we’ve never really stopped changing, improving, and dreaming about what Halcyon could become.

Most recently, we completely reimagined our treatment spaces to make room for our growing eminenceorganics skincare services—and there’s still more to come.

Three spaces. Fifteen years. Countless memories.

Each building gave us something different, but they all became part of the story.

206 taught us to start small, but dream big.
214 taught us to grow and keep consistent .
115 gave us room to keep blooming.

And after 15 years, we’re still blooming.

September marks 15 years of Halcyon and we want to take you on a little journey to share our past present and future! 🎉

Our owner, Laura Gant Eslick , is sharing a little of our history so you can understand where we came from. Settle in for some story time. 😊💕📕

Before there was Halcyon, there was a whole lot of learning. My career began right here in Shelby. I worked at several salons, but one that made a lasting impression was Salon Palazzo, owned by Susan Silver Brown. She became a friend & mentor & remains both to this day.

Eventually, I moved to Charleston, where I was introduced to new ways of doing things. Some of those people were-
Hesse - Watching his attention to detail and precision helped me become a better Men’s stylist.
Boyd Fisher - (or JB, as we called her in the early 2000s 😜) was the first freeform stylist I ever observed. Watching her creativity made me feel like I had permission to express my own. She helped me find my “handwriting”—the way I personally create as a stylist.
Maddox - She taught me so much about leadership. She showed me that leadership isn’t just knowing what to do. It’s showing up, being present, & extending grace.

During those years, I also worked for Paul Mitchell. This pushed me to understand not just how I did things, but why. I got to meet so many amazing stylists from all over the country.

All of those experiences were preparing me for something I couldn’t see yet. After Donald & I married, we moved to the Charlotte/Lake Norman area. We were closer to home, but not quite home.

So in 2008, we moved back to Shelby. I rented a chair at Salon 206, owned by Conley & Cayce Renfroe I was back where I started. I was HOME.

I began to wonder: What would it look like to create something of my own for Shelby? What if I could bring a little of the good I had experienced along the way into one space?

I didn’t know what that something would become, but looking back, I can see that Halcyon was already taking shape. It didn’t start with a building or a logo. It started with people, experiences, lessons, and a whole lot of learning.
This is the story before Halcyon. ❤️

WELCOME TO HALCYON, LINDSAY! ✨

Help us give a big Halcyon welcome to Lindsay Byars! 💜 We’re so excited to have her joining our salon family and bringing her sweet, kind spirit behind the chair.

Lindsay has been in the hair industry since 2020 and has a passion for all things hair—from beautiful blonding and seamless gray coverage to extensions. With her expertise in men’s cutting, she truly has the whole family covered, creating looks that make every guest feel confident and completely themselves.

When she’s not at the salon, you’ll probably find Lindsay spending time with her family, singing & playing her guitar for anyone who will listen! 🎶🎸

We’re so happy you’re here, Lindsay! We can’t wait for you to meet all of our amazing Halcyon guests. 💜

Welcome to the family! ✨