{"id":64344,"date":"2025-05-02T18:01:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T22:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=64344"},"modified":"2025-05-02T18:03:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T22:03:46","slug":"genesee-county-the-personal-preference-salon-and-spa-in-le-roy-is-celebrating-35-years-with-a-few-of-their-favorite-things-on-saturday-from-11am-3pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/05\/02\/genesee-county-the-personal-preference-salon-and-spa-in-le-roy-is-celebrating-35-years-with-a-few-of-their-favorite-things-on-saturday-from-11am-3pm\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/The Personal Preference Salon and Spa in Le Roy is celebrating 35 years with a few of their favorite things on Saturday from 11am-3pm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"646\" data-attachment-id=\"64327\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/20250501_102446\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102446-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1837&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1837\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G991U&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1746095087&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20250501_102446\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102446-scaled.jpg?fit=900%2C646&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102446.jpg?resize=900%2C646&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102446-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C735&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102446-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C215&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102446-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C551&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102446-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1102&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102446-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1469&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102446-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C108&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102446-scaled.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>From left-Lori Steinbrenner, owner, Julie Laurie (1993), Brooke Werner (2023), and Tonya Swyers (2021), with her Salon dog &#8220;Oliver&#8221; who keeps everyone company.<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>The Personal Preference Salon &amp; Spa is open Tuesday -Saturday<\/em><\/strong>. (Link to Facebook page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/personalpreferencesalon\">(20+) Facebook<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thirty-five years has passed since Lori Steinbrenner established The Personal Preference Salon &amp; Spa, located at 34 Main St. in the Village of Le Roy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While much time has gone by, Steinbrenner and her team of experienced professional stylists are as passionate as ever about delivering quality and friendly service to their clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, in celebration of its longevity, the salon is welcoming LeRoyans and residents of the surrounding communities to Saturday\u2019s \u201cSpringing into Thirty-five Years\u201d event, starting at 11 a.m. and continuing until 3 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019ll be featuring all our favorite things,\u201d said Steinbrenner, who purchased the building and the business (Bev\u2019s Beauty Shop) in 1990 from previous owner Bev Malone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"455\" data-attachment-id=\"64350\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/05\/02\/genesee-county-the-personal-preference-salon-and-spa-in-le-roy-is-celebrating-35-years-with-a-few-of-their-favorite-things-on-saturday-from-11am-3pm\/20250501_102320\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102320-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1296&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1296\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G991U&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1746095001&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0166&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20250501_102320\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102320-scaled.jpg?fit=900%2C455&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102320.jpg?resize=900%2C455&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102320-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C518&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102320-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102320-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C389&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102320-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C778&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102320-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1037&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102320-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C76&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102320-scaled.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those \u201cfavorite things\u201d include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; The new two main spring collection with Indigo Luxe, Pastique, Becky\u2019s Homegrown Bouquets &amp; Wandering Wellness G.O.A.T. Organics collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; Adorn Ink by Becca tiny tattoos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; Honey Bee Accessories (hat bar and permanent jewelry).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; Petals &amp; flour cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; Robin\u2019s Nest custom gift baskets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; Hair tinsel by Brooke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; Golden Glow spray tans by Lindsay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; Beach break and beyond travel by Jodi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; Mary Kay by Hailey Marciano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"936\" data-attachment-id=\"64330\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/20250501_102117\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102117.jpg?fit=1993%2C2071&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1993,2071\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G991U&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1746094877&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20250501_102117\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102117.jpg?fit=900%2C936&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102117.jpg?resize=900%2C936&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102117.jpg?resize=985%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 985w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102117.jpg?resize=289%2C300&amp;ssl=1 289w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102117.jpg?resize=768%2C798&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102117.jpg?resize=1478%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1478w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102117.jpg?resize=1971%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1971w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102117.jpg?resize=144%2C150&amp;ssl=1 144w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102117.jpg?w=1993&amp;ssl=1 1993w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102117.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Steinbrenner with her lifelong client Auntie Cheech, her 93-year-old Aunt, Celia Citanovich, who comes to the salon once a week<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>and loves every minute <\/em><\/strong><em><strong>of it<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steinbrenner\u2019s road to becoming a master stylist and salon proprietor started at Genesee Valley BOCES, where she accumulated 500 hours of training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI went to BOCES in my senior year, and I was going for computer science,\u201d she recalled. \u201cI was in it for about two weeks, and I hated it. And my mother said, I always wanted to be a hairdresser. I wish you would go for hairdressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd I always dragged my feet and said, \u2018I don&#8217;t want to do that.\u2019 Well, I decided to do it. My BOCES teacher was Anne Marie Wood from Batavia \u2013 an amazing teacher and a dear, forever friend.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From there, Steinbrenner completed her 1,000 hours at Continental, and then worked for Malone at a shop across the street from McDonald\u2019s before heading to 34 Main St.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"666\" data-attachment-id=\"64346\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/05\/02\/genesee-county-the-personal-preference-salon-and-spa-in-le-roy-is-celebrating-35-years-with-a-few-of-their-favorite-things-on-saturday-from-11am-3pm\/20250501_094818\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_094818-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1894&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1894\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G991U&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1746092898&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0017&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20250501_094818\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_094818-scaled.jpg?fit=900%2C666&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_094818.jpg?resize=900%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_094818-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C758&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_094818-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C222&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_094818-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C568&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_094818-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1137&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_094818-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1515&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_094818-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C111&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_094818-scaled.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Main Street structure, itself, has quite a history, having been the site of the G.H. Ellis &amp; Co. ice cream and candy store from 1938-73, before becoming Moddco\u2019s in 1974, The Bakery in 1980 and Bev\u2019s in the late \u201880s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steinbrenner said being on Main Street \u201chas been such a joy and blessing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI love our little town and being part of our community,\u201d she offered. \u201cMy staff and I take pride in welcoming all of our clients with a smile, great conversations, lots of laughs and beautiful styles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"64347\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/05\/02\/genesee-county-the-personal-preference-salon-and-spa-in-le-roy-is-celebrating-35-years-with-a-few-of-their-favorite-things-on-saturday-from-11am-3pm\/c52a9611\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/C52A9611-scaled.jpg?fit=1993%2C2560&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1993,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R6m2&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1743400019&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"C52A9611\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/C52A9611-scaled.jpg?fit=797%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/C52A9611.jpg?resize=797%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64347\" style=\"width:644px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/C52A9611-scaled.jpg?resize=797%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 797w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/C52A9611-scaled.jpg?resize=234%2C300&amp;ssl=1 234w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/C52A9611-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C987&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/C52A9611-scaled.jpg?resize=1196%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1196w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/C52A9611-scaled.jpg?resize=1594%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1594w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/C52A9611-scaled.jpg?resize=117%2C150&amp;ssl=1 117w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/C52A9611-scaled.jpg?w=1993&amp;ssl=1 1993w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/C52A9611-scaled.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">(Provided photo)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other members of her team are Julie Laurie, a master stylist who started her career at the salon in 1993; Tonya Swyers, a master stylist who has been with the business for four years; and Brooke Werner, in her second year at the salon, who has Master of Balayage and Updo Stylist certification.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"843\" data-attachment-id=\"64326\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/20250501_102614\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102614.jpg?fit=2238%2C2097&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2238,2097\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G991U&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1746095174&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20250501_102614\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102614.jpg?fit=900%2C843&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102614.jpg?resize=900%2C843&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64326\" style=\"width:667px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102614.jpg?resize=1024%2C959&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102614.jpg?resize=300%2C281&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102614.jpg?resize=768%2C720&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102614.jpg?resize=1536%2C1439&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102614.jpg?resize=2048%2C1919&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102614.jpg?resize=150%2C141&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250501_102614.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Steinbrenner with Julie Laurie, the pair have been together since 1993 at the salon<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steinbrenner said she enjoys meeting new people and building relationships \u2013 and infusing a bit of creativity into her work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s the friendships. It&#8217;s doing something different, it&#8217;s fun and it&#8217;s creative,\u201d she said. \u201cYou know you\u2019ve found your niche when it&#8217;s not like work at all.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From left-Lori Steinbrenner, owner, Julie Laurie (1993), Brooke Werner (2023), and Tonya Swyers (2021), with her Salon dog &#8220;Oliver&#8221; who keeps everyone company. The Personal Preference Salon &amp; Spa is open Tuesday -Saturday. 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