Terri Hill hits NW Hairlines 10-year mark
From our weekly issue dated June 4, 2008
Donna, Terri, Emmily and Debbie at Northwest Hairlines. (Photo by Zina Booth, Illinois Valley News)
Country charm and big-city sophistication help make Northwest Hairlines in Cave Junction so successful.
Terri Hill is celebrating her 10-year anniversary of purchasing Northwest Hairlines, which Margaret VanDerwolf previously owned for 29 years.
Northwest Hairlines was originally at the north end of Cave Junction, then for five years was in the building, a former home, adjacent to River Valley Restaurant. During August 2007 the hair salon moved, and the new location, on Lister Street across from Cave Junction Post Office, was remodeled with a charming country décor.
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Hill has 32 years experience as a cosmetologist. And while living in Seattle she owned three other shops.
“My heart’s always been here even when I lived in Seattle,” said Hill, and it shows. She has been with Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce since she bought her salon 10 years ago. She served as president for five years, and vice president for another few years.
Stating, “Wonderful, love what I do,” Hill brings her helpful attitude and family friendly atmosphere to her staff and her customers.
“Each one has a space to be creative for ourselves,” says Hill. “We each have our specialties, but we work as a team. Everyone shares the responsibility of providing service in the shop.”
Donna Melton has been providing her licensed barber services in the valley for four years.
Emmily Noble rounds out the “Hair for all ages” as her specialty is children. “We get lots of little guys, we are very family oriented here,” she said.
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Debbie Wilson, is a “Medicinal Pedicurist,” and she designs amazing acrylic nails and jewelry. Her original designs include a windmill and horse painted onto earrings and necklaces. The nail tech room is large enough to move around in, yet cozy and private for pedicures.
Northwest Hairlines staffers are local; work together as a team; and have fun.
“We are totally different people, with very big respect for each other,” says Hill. “We do the best job we can do, and stay on top of current styles.”
Realizing that there is an economic slump in the valley, they are careful what they charge (see discount coupon elsewhere in this issue). Hill does carry some hair products, but she does not charge full price.
During the past three or four years, Northwest Hairlines styled hair for selected young women who might not otherwise have been able to afford a senior prom “up-do.”
Their pictures will be added to the “Up-do Scrapbook” including weddings, proms, and even photos of Selma native Kristy Lee Cook before she became a budding star through American Idol.
In these times of soaring fuel prices, it is good to know that there is no need to leave the valley for professional hair and nail care at a well-established business. Visit Northwest Hairlines at 202 Lister St., Suite A.
Said Hill, “We do walk-ins when we can. We do have customers who go to the post office, then stop by here to get their hair cut.”
Northwest Hairlines is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Special appointments can be arranged.
For clipper cuts, styled cuts, colors and perms, or other services offered, phone 592-3123.
-Zina Booth
