Today we’d like to introduce you to Lindsey Donohue and Tiffany Munoz.
Hi Lindsey and Tiffany; please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
As far back as when we worked together in Illinois, it has always been our dream to open a salon based around artists passionate about their craft and education; when we both found ourselves living in Charleston, we knew we could make this happen. Moxie Park Salon was first thought of while dining at the wonderful Butcher and Bee – we talked about everything we would want in our dream salon! We put one foot before the other, and things just took off! Fast forward 3 years, and we have grown a team to include amazing stylists, creators, a social media presence, and a wonderful front desk team!
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been fairly smooth?
We have been so lucky when it came to opening a salon. Our biggest hurdle was opening during the pandemic. We signed a lease in Feb 2020. Our completion timeline was over the place, so we had to get creative. Fortunately, we could rent 4 salon suites at Cirque Salon Studios downtown on Exchange St. and operate out of there temporarily as a “mini salon.” With the construction industry taking a major shift during the pandemic, we had to wait an extra 7 months or so for our forever home at 45 Romney Street to be completed. We were so thankful that Circe Studios was able to accommodate us.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
At Moxie Park, we specialize in lived-in color, cutting/razor cutting, and all things trending! Though, we love doing hair and pride ourselves on being up-to-date on our education! We’re most proud of our growth. We’re coming up on our 3rd year being open, and what the Low Country has helped us achieve is incredible! Their voting us Best of Charleston 2 years in a row and nominating us for a 3rd has left us speechless! We can’t thank the community enough for how they’ve embraced us.
Alright, so to wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to share with us?
Do you have any advice for those who are just starting? Anything you wish you had known when you were starting? Just go for it! You really can do it! Remember that great things never come from comfort zones. There will be hard choices, but those choices will pay off! And be sure not to trip over what is behind you.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.moxieparksalon.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/moxiepark
Image Credits
Christi Clark Photography
