Canvas Salon and Day Spa, located near 42nd and Highway 370, is a sanctuary of beauty, wellness, and empowerment. Owner Erin Jenkins opened the salon eight years ago with a vision of making a lasting impact on her community.
“I wanted to provide jobs for women, to empower and encourage each other,” says Erin Jenkins, inspired by her own experiences, love for the beauty industry, and the desire to create community.
Ashlynne Le Francois, salon coordinator, shares that the salon offers various services and products, from haircuts to facials and full-body waxing. One of the salon's unique features is its salt therapy room, a rare offering in Nebraska.
“We’re one of only four places in Nebraska with salt therapy,” says Le Francois. This therapeutic treatment, offered in a room with a beach-like atmosphere and zero-gravity chairs, helps clients unwind while enjoying the benefits of halotherapy. Jenkins’ family inspired this addition.
“My son has cystic fibrosis,” says Jenkins. The degenerative lung disease causes a buildup of mucus, which must be cleared by force. Jenkins and her husband sought holistic options to help him. “I found halotherapy, or salt therapy, to be very popular.”
After trying it for themselves, they found it effective. Since using it, Jenkins’ son hasn’t been hospitalized for his condition. “This isn’t going to replace any kind of medicine—but it has really helped.”
At Canvas, testing and verifying products is key. “Education is huge for me,” Jenkins says, ensuring staff and clients stay informed on trends and techniques.
“There’s a lot of information out there, people who say certain things and promote things that are not always true,” says Le Francois. “We do our best to use products we are proud of and would personally use.”
This is all a part of the Canvas Salon and Day Spa mission, to provide a warm, welcoming community where clients can rejuvenate their minds, bodies, and spirits, all while receiving the personalized luxury experience they deserve.
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