NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 2, 2022) — High-end hair salon Hair House celebrated its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at its new flagship location on Tuesday May 31st within RXR’s 360 Huguenot in downtown New Rochelle.
Katie Couric said, “Dana is such a talented hairdresser. She knows how to work with so many different types of hair and almost has a sixth sense when it comes to figuring out what’s right for a client. She’s one smart cookie and I’m extremely proud of her!”
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Hair House, known for its celebrity client list and originally located in the Bronx, signed a 1,200 square-foot, 10-year lease to occupy ground-floor retail space at 360 Huguenot in downtown New Rochelle. The new salon is complete with on-site parking and is located within a five- minute walk of the New Rochelle train station.
The New Rochelle Chamber was joined by award-winning journalist Katie Couric, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Westchester County Legislator Damon Maher, New RochelleMayor Noam Bramson, New Rochelle Fire Chief Andrew Sandor, New Rochelle City Council Representative Martha Lopez, New Rochelle Development Commissioner Adam Salgado, New Rochelle Director of Economic Development Jorge Ventura, New Rochelle Economic Development Manager Lisa Davis, New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District Executive Director Karel Littman, RXR Executive Vice President of Construction Services Greg Clancy, New Rochelle Chamber President Rob Hayes, New Rochelle Chamber Board Members Carol Barrella, Andrew Feigenbaum & Ibanessa Hogan and Executive Director Catherine White as they welcomed Hair House owner Dana Fiore and staff to New Rochelle.
Developed by RXR, the master developer of Downtown New Rochelle, the building also offers a unique opportunity to lease ground floor retail space on both Huguenot Street and Main Street within downtown New Rochelle.
Hair House is a boutique salon offering haircuts, color, styling, manicures, pedicures, and makeup with quality techniques found only in Manhattan’s most exclusive salons and is now located in Westchester County. With over 17 years of experience at the renowned Louis Licari salon and 15 years as a personal celebrity hairstylist, Dana Fiore and her team create haircuts and hair colors that are modern, chic, & timeless. Her work has been featured in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Good Housekeeping, Today, America’s Next Top Model and more.
“We are very pleased to welcome Hair House to New Rochelle,” said Mayor Noam Bramson. “Thriving, well-known businesses like Hair House play an important role in strengthening our community, bringing life and energy to our growing downtown, and attracting loyal customers from throughout the New York region.”
“The new salon at 360 Huguenot is terrific. Hair House reflects the style and atmosphere of the building and is just the type of business you’d expect in such a luxury setting,” said NR President and owner of the Beechmont Tavern Rob Hayes. “We’re glad to welcome Dana and all the staff of Hair House to the City and the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce.”
“Our New Rochelle Downtown transformation continues with increased beauty and lifestyle choices for those who live here and visit,” said Karel Littman, Executive Director, New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District (NRBID). “Hair House is quite the package of talent, skill, beauty and luxury that we are so pleased to add to our retail services mix.”
360 Huguenot is a 28-story, 280-unit mixed-use building at the site of a former Loew’s Theatre in downtown New Rochelle.
“RXR is thrilled to officially welcome Hair House to 360 Huguenot and celebrate the salon’s successful move to downtown New Rochelle. Hair House’s move reflects a larger trend of small businesses moving to Westchester County due to affordability, a growing customer base and easy access to transit. As New Rochelle continues to evolve, as does our commitment to activating the local small business community and meeting the demand for dynamic retail space in the heart of Downtown,” Whitney Arcaro, Executive Vice President, Head of Marketing & Retail Leasing, RXR Realty.
“Thanks to the continued support of family, clients and friends, and the tremendously talented staff at Hair House, we were able to create and expand our business in just 5 short years. We are so excited to be located in downtown New Rochelle at 360 Huguenot and to be a part of the newfound energy and vibrancy of the city. Our team is ready to bring our NYC experience north to Westchester County,” said Dana Fiore. “I am especially grateful to my husband & daughter for their patience and support as I turned my passion into a business of which I am so unbelievably proud.”
Located at the base of 360 Huguenot Street, Hair House is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am – 6pm, Wednesday, Saturday 10am-4pm, Monday call for availability and closed on Sunday.