BIZNOTE: Happy 20th anniversary to West Seattle’s salon ef-fekts’

This weekend marks 20 years in business for salon ef-fekts’ (5409 California SW). We found this out from staff member Brooke Wood, who e-mailed to say that proprietor Missy Wheat deserves a congratulatory shout-out. Here’s the item and photo Brooke shared:

She and her husband John have run and owned salon ef-fekts’ since 1995. Missy graduated cosmetology school from South Seattle Community College in 1989 and has been doing hair and working in West Seattle ever since. She opened the salon in ’95 with just her behind the chair; with her hard work and dedication, she has built her salon into the still-thriving salon it is today. She loved educating and pushes everyone to do their best and try their hardest in business and everyday life.

Besides being a kick-butt boss, hairdresser, educator, and caregiver, she also does so much for the community, from collecting food for the West Seattle Food Bank, toys, and back-to-school stuff for Treehouse, to local school auctions all year long.

Thanks to everybody who shares updates about business anniversaries, whether it’s your own or someone else’s – as a small local independent business ourselves, we know how much work it takes to keep going – editor@westseattleblog.com is our all-purpose mailbox for tips and info; thanks!

4 Replies to "BIZNOTE: Happy 20th anniversary to West Seattle's salon ef-fekts'"

  • Toni Reineke December 6, 2015 (2:50 pm)

    Missy has been cutting my hair for the entire 20 years, plus a few more prior to that at another salon. I can vouch for all Brooke says. Great haircuts, great lady!

    Thank you, Missy (and staff)!!

  • WestSeattleFoodie December 6, 2015 (6:15 pm)

    I love Salon Ef-Efekts and Missy is a fantastic small business owner. Congrats on 20 years!

  • Paula Gray December 6, 2015 (6:19 pm)

    OMG!!! 20th anniversary? That is in “hair” years and not “people” years, right? Congratulations, Missy and John, and the rest of the gang!

  • PDH December 7, 2015 (9:03 am)

    Missy has been cutting my family’s hair for 20+ years as well. My sons have grown up in her chair. :-) Congrats, Missy!!!!

  • Missy Wheat December 10, 2015 (12:34 am)

    Thank you all for your wonderful comments. We could not have done it without all of our amazing clients! Being a part of the West Seattle Community for 20 years has been a blessing. A huge shout out to all of our team members past and present for helping our dreams come true! Here’s to many more years to come!

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