Whispering Willow Beauty Lounge, three businesses in one, now open

Whispering Willow Beauty Lounge, located on the main level of the professional building at 5 E. Eau Claire St., Rice Lake, is open for business. The lounge includes three businesses. Crystal Robertson, with Pure Elegance Beauty, offers hair treatments, waxing and more. Ivy Stauner, of Ivy’s Beauty Bar, provides services for hair, lashes, lifts and tints. Laura Kelly has Embellish Nails and is a nail technician.

“When I looked at this place, it was very earthy,” Robertson said of choosing a name. “I love willow trees, and I wanted something relaxing.”

Although all three business women have different business hours, generally someone will be at the lounge week days between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome if there are openings. Saturdays are by appointment only.

Each business has its own Facebook page, and Whispering Willow’s Facebook page has information on all three businesses.

“Give us a call, stop in or message us on Facebook,” Robertson invites.

The three are planning a grand opening on the first Friday and Saturday of March, when there will be door prizes both days and refreshments on Saturday. For more information, call 715-999-6080.

“The Chamber is excited to have Whispering Willow Beauty Lounge as a new member,” said Chamber Executive Director Jody Greiner, who welcomed the new businesses with a ribbon cutting Jan. 23. “They have a great space in the downtown, and we wish them the best.”