Meet Super Hero Gail Coughlin!
Gail owns Elevate Hair Boutique in Oak Park which employs 2 people.
What does your business do?
At Elevate Hair Boutique, we provide hair and beauty services in a private setting. We use only the highest quality eco-friendly and health conscious products and tools.
What is “super” about your business? Why is it special?
We strive to maintain a balance of class and trend, with an exclusive boutique salon ambiance. We provide a unique, all inclusive private appointment with several individualized perks.
Tell us a bit about yourself…
Among constantly researching beauty trends, hair cutting and coloring techniques, I enjoy spending time with my family and doing ‘market research’ at all the local restaurants, boutiques, and Oak Park treasures!
If you could pick a superpower, what would it be?
Fix bad hair cuts with the blink of an eye.
Why did you choose to invest in our community?
As a resident of Oak Park, I wanted to work close to home and take advantage of the unique opportunities that the business district offers.
What local organizations have you been able to support in the past?
I am an avid member of Chicago Cosmetologists, OPRF Chamber of Commerce, Oak Park Arts District Organization, and a variety of online charities.
What’s the weirdest thing you sell or offer? Or have there been any odd customer requests?
Hmmm. I retail a home grey hair cover-up, which reduces the frequency of client visits, kind of a double-edged sword for me!!
Name three of your favorite local businesses (besides yourself, of course!)
Jayne & Madison Street Shoes, Cucina Paradiso, and Addis Cafe for the honey vanilla latte!
Visit Gail Coughlin at Elevate Hair Boutique
321b Harrison St., Oak Park, 60304
Small Business Super Heroes is a partnership between the Oak Park – River Forest Chamber of Commerce and Wednesday Journal’s oakpark.com.
This Super Hero profile was created on January 31, 2018
