"the original Hair Salon/Book Store in the country!"
The only hair salon/book store in the country and home to the Pulpwood Queens Book Club as featured on Good Morning America and OPRAH!
Keywords: pulpwood queens of east texas, combination beauty and books, bookstores, buy books, book store, reading, beauty shop, beauty salon, book club, literacy, join a book club, pulpwood queens, reading, Hawkins/Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, Kansas, girlfriend weekend, international book club convention, Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since January 18, 2000, nearly 16 years.
What is your primary product or service?
Redken products and all hair and nail care services.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
See my website www.beautyandthebook.com or read my book, "The Pulpwood Queens' Tiara Wearing, Book Sharing Guide to Life", (soon to be made into a major motion picture), for the full story.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I opened the then ONLY Hair Salon/Book Store in the Country!
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One location at this time but we are always open to franchise opportunities!
Provide detailed directions to your location
Located on FM 2869, just minutes from Holly Lake Ranch but if coming from Tyler or Hwy 80 or I-20, turn north on Hwy 14 to Hawkins, continue North for about 8 miles then turn right on FM 2869. We will be past the Ozarka plant light on your right before you see the banks on either side.
What type of payments do you accept?
At this time cash or check with identification only, We can't seem to get internet connection for credit card services.
Which areas do you service?
As the owner, I do all the hair care needs but we have two amazing nail techs for all you mani/pedi needs.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Kathy L. Murphy is the owner of Beauty and the Book. Laura McClelland is the owner of The Nail and Hair Shed. We are both located in the same building.
What are your hours of operation?
Since we are all artists and I an author, our hours and days vary but someone is usually there, Tuesday - Friday . Call for an appointment at 903-769-3400.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That they left my shop feeling like they can conquer the world!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
My favorite quote is from Muriel Rukheyser, "The world is made up of stories, not atoms."