published: Sunday, February 05, 2012

Former MasterCuts manager opens Flipping Out Salon

By SAMANTHA GHOLAR

sgholar@newssun.com

SEBRING - Shannon Dunn thought the time was just right to finally venture out on her own and fulfill one of her lifelong dreams.

"I've been a stylists for 12 years," Dunn said. "I've been in the corporate world for 10 and have managed two corporate salons."

Dunn is formerly the manager of MasterCuts in the Lakeshore Mall.

Through Dunn's expertise and creative thinking, Lakeshore Mall saw its very first hair show.

Dunn has had a loyal clientele and feels that leaving the corporate world to pursue her own small business is the best decision for her.

"It was just the right time," Dunn said when asked why she decided to venture out in a recovering economy.

"I love the location, my landlord is great and it was just right," Dunn said.

The newest addition to Highlands County's salon business is Dunn's Flipping Out Salon. Located at 3605 Sebring Parkway next to Goin' Postal, Dunn is happy with the decision she made to pursue her own salon.

"I opened up on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I thought 'what a wonderful day to open up.' Everyone has a dream right," Dunn stated.

The salon currently offers hair, waxing and massage services. Dunn is working on service expansion; nail services will be offered in the future. Currently Flipping Out offers a licensed massage therapist and barber services.

"I just don't want this to grow for me I want to give other people the chance to grow with me. I hope this will expand to help everyone broaden in their own fields," Dunn said.

Dunn hopes to continue to bring affordable, good services to her clientele with her new salon.

The uniqueness of Dunn's style is certainly enough to keep the old clients and have new ones come through the door.

"I like to play with different colors. I always do things for breast cancer awareness, especially during that month, and Locks of Love," Dunn said.

All in all, Dunn plans to continue her style and sophisticated services to the old and new alike.

"My clients just have so much faith in me. I've been pleasantly humbled," Dunn said. "I really love my job and my customers. I'm 12 years into it and I still love it just as much, if not more, than I did on the first day."

Dunn specializes in color, cuts, highlights, up-do's and bridal and wedding parties.

Flipping Out Salon offers discount days including $10 Tuesdays (hair cuts).

Flipping Out Salon is opened Monday (appointment only) from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. for massages. Hair and other services are available from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

For appointments or more information regarding salon packages and services call 402-4605.