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Elevate Hair Salon opens on FM 1463 in Katy area
Elevate Hair Salon is now open. (Courtesy Elevate Hair Salon)
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Elevate Hair Salon opened Dec. 10 at 4020 FM 1463, Katy, and plans to have a ribbon-cutting event in mid-January. The businesses provides hair services, including coloring, Brazilian blowouts, haircuts and styling for special occasions. 832-437-5994. www.elevatehairsalon.com
By Jen Para
Jen joined Community Impact Newspaper in fall 2018 as the editor of the Katy edition. She covers education, transportation, local government, business and development in the Katy area.
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