And as the salon's devoted clientele both local and from all over the country will attest, going there is indeed cause for celebration. Owner Linda Evans, who has run the operation for almost 40 years, sets the classy tone of the Holiday Salon. A native Santa Fean, she had the self-confidence to start her own business shortly after graduating from beauty college in 1961. Today, with eight specialists on the staff, the salon is one of the largest and busiest in Santa Fe. But there's more to it than that.
Location is another key.
The salon started far out on the Cerrillos Road commercial strip. Linda realized, however, that in order to attract Santa Fe's never-ending stream of visitors in addition to local residents, she needed to be near the central hotels. Variety is another secret of success. Serving both men and women, boys and girls, with more than 40 different listed services, ranging from complete nail care, hair styling and color to makeup aritistry, the Holiday Salon does it all and then some. Nothing energizes the Holiday Salon staff more than special occasions such as weddings and parties.