WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS (WVDN) – Beards and Bangs is White Sulphur Springs’ newest business, opening after a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Mar. 1.
Owner TraeLynn Denning was visibly excited as a crowd poured into the business, looking at the new furnishings.
“It’s been amazing,” said Denning. “All my clients and the people that have come, helped, and wanted to be a part of this is [amazing]. The outpouring of love and support from everyone is incredible.”
The business offers a variety of hair-related services, such as men’s and women’s haircuts, hair color, beard trims, manicures, pedicures, facials, tanning, and waxing.
At noon during their grand opening, a formal ribbon cutting ceremony was held. Greater Greenbrier Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ashley Vickers called the crowd together in front of the main entrance.
“I want to welcome everyone to Beards and Bangs!” said Vickers. “It is one of the newest businesses that has opened up in White Sulphur. We want to welcome [them] to the business community and [thank them] for continuing the momentum that White Sulphur has got going on these days.”
White Sulphur Springs Mayor Bruce Bowling said “this is that piece of the puzzle we’ve been looking for. Just keep filling [the storefronts] up, you’re doing great. We’re glad to have you.”
“We’re so glad to be part of this community,” Denning said, just before cutting the ribbon. “We love everyone here and all of the support. It wouldn’t happen without you guys.”
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| TraeLynn Denning (center) cuts the ribbon to Beards and Bangs with her staff, friends, family, city officials, and more on Tuesday, March 1. |
After the ceremony, Denning told The West Virginia Daily News she has been cutting hair “technically since I was 13,” but “got my license seven years ago.”
“I’ve worked in other salons before,” Denning explained. “They were corporate chains, and it was not something that was my cup of tea. I did it, but I like to be kind of more one on one with my clients, know exactly what they want, not just in and out to make a dollar.”
The business came together “with a lot of hard work and a lot of people behind me. I’ve got a great team here. We started just as a dream, and it all really came together a lot quicker than I thought it would. I thought COVID was going to try and crush our dreams, but I was like ‘no, that’s not happening.’”
Denning would be proven correct with the grand opening. She also noted the community is “always welcome. We not only do hair, but we’re here for them as well. We’re friends, and [we consider] a lot of our clients part of our family. They’re not just a paycheck or money to us. We really enjoy loving on our people and showing them that we can that we can help them feel beautiful. [If they have been in] the hospital for a week and they want to come have their hair washed to feel beautiful again, we’re here for that. We’re here to help people and not just to give my haircuts.”
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| A crowd pours into Beards and Bangs. |
