Bella Vita Salon and Salon 29:11 Merged in to One
The Wells County Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassadors welcomed co-owners Stacy Baller-Tam and Wendi Andrews of Bella Vita Salon to their new location at the Dutch Mill Plaza, 360 N Main St in Bluffton, with a Ribbon Cutting on May 22.
Bella Vita Salon was located on Main St for 8 years before joining forces with the team from Salon 29:11, located at Villa North Center. There are 8 experienced stylists, with a combined 110 years of salon experience. Co-owners, Wendi Andrews and Stacy Baller-Tam said they are “beyond delighted to work next to the talent of Tosha Thomas, Cari Wenger, Sue Elzey, Hannah Miser, Staci Potter and Amanda Ford.”
Bella Vita is a full-service salon that specializes in color, balayage, highlights, cuts and styles for the whole family, hair treatments, perms, up-dos, and waxing. “We also offer nail services (shellac) and make-up application,” explained Baller-Tam. “Our mission is to always go above and beyond industry expectations to provide professional, high quality services to each of our guests, to make them feel good about themselves inside and out, to make sure we do everything we can to accommodate the needs of our clients, so they feel as much a part of the Bella Vita Salon family as we do.”
Baller-Tam and Andrews are thankful for the outpour of community support. “We are truly grateful to be here in the heart of Bluffton, surrounded by so many wonderful established and growing businesses,” said Andrews.
Five years ago, both salons had a goal of merging in the future. “All of us are passionate about doing hair and are like-minded people,” Andrews explained. “We have worked together for training and classes and are not competitive and we want clients to have a good relationship with whomever they choose as a stylist; therefore, this transition was a great idea and has been the best decision for all of us.”
A grand opening celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, May 30 from 5pm-7pm. Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and giveaways will be provided for the community to see the new location and meet the stylists.
Pictured in photo left to right:
Addie Hiser, PNC Bank, Chamber Ambassador
Mayor Ted Ellis
Tanner McClain, First Bank of Berne, Chamber Ambassador
Sue Elzey, Bella Vita Salon
Kevin Pritchard, RUOFF Home Mortgage, Chamber Ambassador
Amanda Ford, Bella Vita Salon
Stacy Baller-Tam, Bella Vita Salon
Ellie Tam, Bella Vita Salon
Chuck Tam, Bella Vita Salon
Wendi Andrews, Bella Vita Salon
Tasha Thomas, Bella Vita Salon
Hannah Miser, Bella Vita Salon
Doug Brown, News-Banner, Chamber Ambassador
Staci Potter, Bella Vita Salon
Jen Kinyo, River Terrace Retirement Community, Chamber Ambassador
Cari Wenger, Bella Vita Salon
Jim Brewer, Ossian State Bank, Chamber Board Member
Phil Swain, PNC Bank, Chamber Board Member
Erin Prible, Wells County Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director