I have only known Christy Jones-Johnson, the owner of the Exclusive Clientele Salon in the Cross Creek Center plaza (behind the Shell Gas Station) on Cross Creek Blvd. since she opened her new salon just about two years ago, but she’s definitely the type of amiable, professional Master Stylist who makes friends easily — especially when they see the kind of work she does to take care of her clients’ hair.
During my most recent visit to Exclusive Clientele Salon, Arbor Greene resident Jennifer King, Ph.D., the chief executive officer of TechXtraordinary, a local computer consulting firm told me proudly that, “Christy has been doing my hair since I first moved to the Tampa area and I will tell you that this is the best location she’s had so far…it’s close to the schools and available food on Cross Creek Blvd. and, since all of the restaurant owners know her, they’ll even deliver food to her clients while they’re getting their hair done.”
Jennifer, who also teaches an Information Technology (IT) program at nearby Richard F. Pride Elementary, also notes that — like all of the salons Christy had before this one — Exclusive Clientele is “absolutely immaculate and it’s just so comfortable here. Christy is definitely the ‘Diva of New Tampa hair stylists.’ My mom (Margaret) gets her hair cut here, too, and we’ve referred Christy a lot of business.”
Stylists For Every Type Of Hair!
Although Christy’s roster of stylists has changed since the last time I wrote about Exclusive Clientele Salon, she always brings in stylists who are well-trained, extremely experienced and love working with all different types of hair.
“I provide the location, but my beauticians and stylists rent their space and actually run their own independent businesses out of my business.”
For example, Master Stylist Brenda Regan recently moved to Tampa when her husband was relocated here by his employer after 35 years in the beauty industry, including owning many salons herself. Brenda’s sister and Christy were friends when Christy lived in Maryland and Christy says, “Brenda and I are like sisters, too.”.
Brenda brings with her a wealth of experience in the art of hair design, cuts and color while specializing in the treatment and repair of damaged hair.
Master Natural Stylist Stefanie Johnston is the proud co-owner of “Natural Essence” with her husband and barber Kieyn Johnston, who currently works almost next door in the same plaza at Moetown’s Barber Shop. After nine years of owning their own salon, the two decided to take their careers to another level by becoming traveling stylists and work on other ventures, such as the “Hair 1 Enhancement” product line.
Together, the Johnstons also produce an amazing “Natural Essence” hair and fashion showcase called “Beauty in the Arts Hair & Fashion Showcase,” which was most recently held at The Ritz in Ybor City June 20-21 of this year.
Stefanie and Kieyn have created the “Natural Essence” movement deeply rooted in their Afro-Caribbean heritage and their passion to give back and instill pride and love in the community in which they proudly serve. (Visit NaturalEssenceShop.com or call 458-5041 for more info.)
Born and raised in Miami, FL, Stylist Patrice Law has always had a passion for hair and the beauty industry. After receiving her Associates of Arts (A.A.) degree from the University of South Florida, she pursued her aspirations in the world of hair and beauty and started her own hair extension company called Glambition Styles. She also furthered her education at the Paul Mitchell School in Tampa. Patrice specializes in hair extensions, natural hair care, silk press, relaxers and much more. Patrice believes in continuing education and stays up to date with the latest trends so she can always provide her clients with whatever “look” that they want.
Philly native (and Christy’s daughter) Ariel Glover is primed to carry on the family legacy. A rising hair and make-up artist in her own right, Ariel grew up in salons, as both her aunt and mom were salon owners. Christy also groomed her daughter with valuable life lessons and strong work ethics. Ariel left the salon for a while to attend Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Once Ariel discovered how to carve out her own path in the hair and make-up industry, she reunited with her mother at Exclusive Clientele Salon. Ariel is excited to share her artistry while she helps her mom expand the business with plans to one day take over the salon. “I work with any type of hair,” says Ariel. “Just like my mom.”
And last, but certainly not least, Ariel’s mom, Master Stylist Christy Jones-Johnson, also is a tremendously talented stylist with 30 years of experience who is licensed to cut hair in four states (including FL, CA, MD and her native PA), and who always stays at the forefront of trends in the hair care industry. She moved to Tampa in 2007 after relocating to Maryland, where she met and married her husband Thomas Johnson.
The third salon Christy owned was the original Exclusive Clientele Salon in the Pebble Creek area, but she found a space she loved on Cross Creek Blvd., where the business has been thriving ever since.
Christy says she has always wanted to own salons where clients feel “exclusive,” which provided the inspiration for the name of her salon. “We strive to educate our clients about proper hair care, styling and maintenance, all while providing the latest trends and delivering an exceptional client experience,” she says.
The stylists at Exclusive Clientele Salon (10026 Cross Creek Blvd.) provide precision cuts, highlights & color, shampoo & blow-dry, round brushing, up-“do’s,” natural hair styling, relaxers, silk press, locs, one-step strengthening treatments, extensions & custom wigs. For info, call 994-2393 or see the ad on page 53 for some amazing coupon specials!
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