Describe your business.
Color offers a variety of services such as hair coloring, highlights and hair extensions, as well as manicures, pedicures, makeup application and tanning services.
Our salon also offers bridal services and packages — including Makeup and Mimosas, and Manicure and a Merlot — which are fun and pampering for our clients.
How have you seen the salon industry change over your 35 years of experience?
The products have diversified to make a wide range of colors and looks. Also, hair extensions have come a long way. They used to take 4 to 5 hours to apply, and now it only takes about an hour. Plus, the extensions are great quality.
COLOR – A Salon by Michael Boychuck
Address: Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas
Phone: 702-731-7880
Website: michaelboychuck.com/salons/
Hours of operation: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Owned/operated by: Michael Boychuck
In business since: 2008
How did you became a colorist?
I wanted to play professional baseball, so I decided to take a year off to lift weights and pursue my passion. My mother provided the words of wisdom, which led me on a steadier career path.
I saw the movie “Shampoo” and decided I wanted to go to beauty school, and that’s what I did. In the movie, Warren Beatty played a hairstylist. He worked with beautiful girls and right then I knew that becoming a hairstylist was what I wanted to do.
What are the biggest hair trends you are seeing in Las Vegas?
Long wavy locks, like Adriana Lima’s, is a common request at Color. Bangs are also a hot hair trend. Fringes, like the one Reese Witherspoon currently has, can be styled edgy and straight or softer and side swept.
Who are your customers?
We have a range of clientele, but we usually tend to see a lot of tourists. We are also very lucky to have celebrities like Paris and Nicky Hilton, LeAnn Rimes, Shanna Moakler and even Miss USA 2014 Nia Sanchez, whose hair I did before her Miss Universe debut, visit Color.
What makes your business unique?
Our design makes Color unique. With an interior that features glistening chandeliers, vintage Fendi fixtures, carved mirrors and gray, white and metallic silver colors throughout, Color mixes a modern design décor with classic glamour.
The salon has been designed to have a minimal amount of color pigment, which allows the stylist to see the real skin, eye and hair tone for the best results.
What is your business philosophy?
I want each one of my clients to experience the luxurious treatment that any celebrity would receive.
What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?
The constant flow of clientele is always changing. However, I have many clients who I have become friends with over the years, who always come to visit when they are in town.
What have you learned from the recession?
I have learned to appreciate what you have. At any time, something can happen with the economy.