Celebrating women-owned businesses and uplifting others is at the heart of Blue Door Salon. Led by Owner and Color Specialist Allison Bryant, the salon stays connected through collaborations with neighboring businesses, career day visits to schools like Rough Hollow Elementary, and creative events that bring the community together—including a local scavenger hunt held earlier this year with that same spirit in mind.
What sparked the idea for the scavenger hunt?
We wanted to create visibility, strengthen community connections, boost social media engagement, and most importantly, create a memorable experience. We love games and we love our community, so combining the two felt like a great way to bring everyone together.
Can you share more about the women-owned businesses that participated?
R. Brooklyn and Restore are both amazing local businesses in Bee Cave. R. Brooklyn is a clothing boutique owned by Katie Antis who shares our values around family and community—it was a no-brainer to include our new neighbor. Restore, owned by Arden Wimberly, is a wellness studio we’ve partnered with many times. Their staff is always so supportive, and they really represent something important: taking care of yourself!
What was one of the most rewarding parts of hosting the event?
Our new neighbor Bricks & Minifigs happened to hold their grand opening during the event—and they had a line wrapped around the building! It was exciting to see so much community engagement from a completely different crowd. Also, shoutout to Bricks & Minifigs for being woman-owned by Lindsey Gauci.
Blue Door Salon, located at 11905 FM 2244 in Bee Cave, continues to champion women-owned businesses through thoughtful partnerships that support and empower the West Austin community. Schedule your next appointment and follow @bluedoorsalon on Instagram for updates on special events and collaborations.