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Share the LOVE!
Here at the best Salon Company in Cookeville Tennessee, My Father’s Mustache is eager to make your Valentine’s Day a lot more sweet. We have some very sweet deals going on all month long, and you’re not going to want to miss them! And remember these deals are only through the end of February, after that they are gone!
A guest favorite savings deal that we are offering this month is $10 off to any loyal guest on a service they have never received before. This is an excellent opportunity for our guests to try out that treatment they have been thinking about. Or to see what it feels like to have a professional beard shaping or brow detail. We are also offering 15% off all liters in our shop, which is the perfect opportunity to take home that 1821 Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash that your boyfriend has been eyeing! Or if your girlfriend loves Redken’s Acidic Bonding Shampoo and Conditioner, we are more than happy to gift wrap for a Valentine’s gift!
Some of our hidden gems at our Salon Company are the many upgrades to each service we have available. If you are looking for the perfect pampering gift idea, a gift certificate for The Golden Eagle Pedicure is the perfect idea! This pedicure includes everything that comes with a basic pedi, as well as a treatment and paraffin wax dip which is perfect for this cold weather! Some of our popular upgrades are facial waxing (we offer ALL facial waxing), beard shapings, scalp treatments, and so much more. One of our most inquired about services is our scalp massage and treatment - we offer scalp massages in 15 minute increments with a treatment of our stylists choice. Any and all of these are great ways to sweeten your salon experience, and these are all available year round!
moreElevating the Guest Experience
Happy New Years! Here at the best full service salon company in Cookeville, My Father’s Mustache Salon Company, we are always focused on elevating our guest experience. From the moment you walk in the door - we want you to feel relaxed, comfortable and taken care of. This is why we are constantly adding services, new packages, and so much more. We want to be able to cater to everyone in our Cookeville community. Not only will we be upgrading our environment in a major way with our new location for our team, but with our new space we will be elevating every aspect of the service. We wanted to get a headstart with elevating our experience within our last few months at our current location next to Spankies. Now introducing - Custom Hair Color Packages, Custom Blowout Packages, and complimentary scalp and shoulder massages.
We are so excited to introduce our Custom Color Packages for our guests - not only does this make it easier for our stylists to give you a pricing estimate; but it also makes it easy for our guests to understand our pricing and the steps we have to take in order to achieve your desired look. We have three separate package options - Custom Color Long, Custom Color Regular, and Custom Color Short. These custom colors are specific for people looking for lightening services - whether it be highlights or balayage or anything in between. They each have a different starting price and will be determined by how long and thick the hair is, as well as how much lightening the guest is looking for. Custom Blowouts are perfect for everyone who would love to come in weekly to have their hair styled. This will include shampooing, blowing dry, and styling the hair the way the guest would like to. We have had several guests ask to come and have this service done weekly, so we decided to make it an official service to be had here at My Father’s Mustache.
moreMerry Christmas 2024
It is hard to believe we are officially into the Christmas season! We wanted to take some time to share with you the exciting things going on in our salon company!
THANK YOU for supporting our small business and shopping local. Here is a list of some of the things we can check off your list:
- Retail Box Sets for Hair, Skin, and Nails
- Complimentary Gift Wrapping
- Stocking Stuffers
- Gift Cards for Everyone on your list - teachers, secret santa gifts, and more
Stop in the salon or feel free to shop online!
https://shop.saloninteractive.com/store/MyFathersMustache
https://www.salonvision.com/MYFATHERSMUSTACHE/GiftCertificatePop.aspx
Our extended hours will also make it very convenient for you and your loved ones to get in during this busy season. We are open 7 days a week. (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day)
Monday-Saturday 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sundays 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Appointments can be booked easily online or via phone:
moreChristmas Season 2024
As the holiday season approaches, everyone wants to look and feel their best. Whether you’re headed to a family gathering, an office party, or a New Year’s Eve bash, having beautifully styled hair, radiant skin, and well-groomed nails can boost your confidence and add that perfect touch to your holiday ensemble. At My Father’s Mustache, the top salon in Cookeville, Tennessee, our team is dedicated to making sure you’re holiday-ready with services and products tailored to enhance your natural beauty. We believe the holidays are a time to shine, and we’re here to ensure you do just that!
During this busy season, many people find themselves juggling multiple commitments, leaving little time for self-care. That’s why it’s essential to schedule your beauty appointments in advance. Getting your hair, skin, and nails professionally treated not only saves you time but also ensures that you’re putting your best foot forward during the holidays. A fresh haircut, a hydrating facial, and a gel manicure can make all the difference in how you look and feel. And at My Father’s Mustache, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding results, with skilled stylists and estheticians who understand how to create looks that are both timeless and festive.
moreUpcoming Events at My Father's Mustache
Exciting Upcoming Events at My Father’s Mustache Salon!
As the holidays approach, we are thrilled to announce some fantastic events happening at My Father’s Mustache Salon Company! We love to celebrate the season with our community, and this year is no exception. Whether you're in the mood for festive fun or just looking to stock up on your favorite products, we've got you covered. Here's a sneak peek at what's coming up!
Trunk or Treat with Cumberland – October 17th
Who says Halloween is just for kids? Join us on October 17th as we partner with Cumberland for a fun-filled Trunk or Treat event! This is a perfect opportunity for families and friends to come together and enjoy a safe, spooktacular evening. We will be dressed up in our best Candyland costumes, handing out candy, and enjoying all of the creative trunks from other local businesses. Bring your little ghosts and goblins to collect some sweet treats and say hello!
This event is sure to bring plenty of fun for all ages, and we can’t wait to see everyone in their costumes. Whether you’re looking for candy or just some fun photos, the Trunk or Treat is a must-attend event this October. Don’t forget to swing by our trunk – you won’t want to miss out on what we have planned; including a photo op station perfect for kiddos and adults!
moreRetail and Merchandising
Here at My Father’s Mustache, the best salon in Cookeville, we know that an incredible experience is so much more than just the service itself. We strive to provide our guests with the best products to help maintain their look at home - we all know there is no better feeling than leaving the salon and running your hands through your hair. If you feel as though your hair never feels the same as it does when you are leaving the salon, this is because of the products service providers use! We also make it a top priority to teach our team about each individual product; if our team is well educated on our products, then they can pass on the education to all of our guests! The best part about having over 6 different product lines to choose from, is that our recommendations are tailored to each specific guests’ needs.
Our team is able to educate each other on the products, and this creates a mutual understanding of each product. An example of this is through our Associate program, where the mentors will spend the first few weeks educating the mentee about the products, especially the products they find themselves often using. After the first few weeks, the mentor will have the mentee explain each product and what it is being used for. This helps the mentee memorize the products, and it helps them be able to educate others easily. Not only do we individually teach our team, but we also have a quarterly class hosted at the Stache by different product lines that we support. These classes are a great deep dive into the individual products and are a great time for service providers to refine their knowledge of these products. By taking these steps, we ensure that our service providers are as knowledgeable as possible when it comes to the products going in your hair!
moreBack to School
Here at My Father’s Mustache we are jumping into back to school season the right way! Whether it’s a back to school hairdo, new nails that are sure to impress, or a calming facial to relax into the new school year - let My Father’s Mustache be your family’s one stop shop for all things hair, skin, and nails!
Everyone is coming in for their back to school hair, and we are so happy to see previous and new faces in our salon company! If this happens to be your first year at Tennessee Tech, then look no further than our full service salon located right on campus! Right next to Spankies and the TKE house, we are right around the corner conveniently for any and all things beauty and maintenance related. We serve men, women, and children! Once your kiddo comes to the Stache once, they are a Mustache Club Kid for life! This always includes stickers, suckers, whistles, frisbees and so much more!
We had the pleasure to attend TTU’s Connecting Cookeville event on August 22nd, which was also the first day back to class at Tennessee Tech! There were so many awesome booths from Eagles Landing, Papa Johns, and several different TTU booths designated to different areas of expertise. We were able to hand out tons of $5 off cards, complimentary braids and line-ups, frisbees, candy, cups, and so much more! We met so many new, lovely tech students and we saw several of you guys that we already know! Events like this are so special to us, and it’s so refreshing to see this amazing community coming together to welcome new and returning students!
morePreparing for your child's first haircut can be fun!
First haircuts can be a scary thing! Going to a place you aren’t familiar with, having a person you don’t know putting a cape on you and coming at your head with buzzing clippers or scissors. At My Father’s Mustache, we work hard to ensure your kiddo has the best first haircut ever! We also wanted to pass over some awesome tips and tricks to make your child’s first haircut fast, smooth, and fun for everyone!
Before you even have your child’s first appointment scheduled; there are some awesome steps you can take to help ensure your child feels comfortable. Read the story “I was Brave for my First Haircut,” by Robb Hanlon with your child and let them familiarize themselves with not only the tools being used, but also just the entire process! This story can be found on the free app Haircut Heroes; this is a great resource for kiddos and also has a matching game to match different tools and treats at the barbershop or salon. Another great way to immerse your child into a salon or barbershop is to bring them with you when you or their siblings are getting their haircut. This helps them know that everyone gets their hair cut, and also see that everyone is reacting in a calm manner! Typically the sweet spot for first haircuts is between 12 and 18 months old, during this time children are open to new experiences and less frightened when they are under 2 years old. It also helps to get them on a routine with their haircuts, and they will gain confidence with each and every visit.
moreRedken Symposium 2024
At My Father’s Mustache, we are always trying to better ourselves in this incredible industry! The best and most involved way of doing this is education, education, EDUCATION!
The last weekend of June we attended the Redken Symposium in Nashville!
There are several different types of hair shows all around the globe. The main themes in these hair shows are education, trends, and merchandise. The Redken Symposium combines all three of these elements, which is no easy task! The main focus of the Symposium is power education, and we all walked away feeling inspired and ready to tackle all of the new summer trends! We attended eighteen classes within two days, and ALL topics were discussed. We had classes for color, blondes, formulation, cutting, trends, and so so much more! This type of education is at the core of Redken. “From iconic formulas to hands-on education, our mission is to provide stylists and consumers with the tools they need to level up their looks and/or careers. Science is at the core of every single move we make, balanced by the support of our insanely talented Redken Artists. Our message is simple: Powered by Science. Prescribed by Pros.” As a Redken Black Elite Level Salon, we take our education very seriously. In return we get the incredible knowledge and tools to be able to achieve stunning results and satisfied, loyal guests.
moreGuest Experience
At My Father’s Mustache Salon & Company, we are here to elevate the guest experience in any way we can! We are constantly evaluating and organizing the way we want our guests to feel when they enter our salon. We know by our name and our absolute LOVE of mustaches; it may seem like we do men only. This is absolutely not the case! We are a full service salon - including all things hair, skin, lashes, brows, and nails! This includes the full spa experience within each and every service!
One of the most intricate ways we elevate the guest experience is by constantly receiving feedback from our guests! We send out a text to each every single new guest that comes in through our salon asking for feedback and suggestions! We also send out a postcard survey with every new guest, and with every survey we receive back we provide $5 off for the guest! Not only is this helping the guest to feel heard and to let them know their opinion matters, this also lets us know what we are doing right and if there are any areas we need to improve! This takes quite a bit of coordination and communication through our staff, but we are more than happy to do this in order to establish the best guest experience we can.
moreSalon Today Top 200 Recipient
This month at My Father’s Mustache, the best salon and spa in Cookeville, Tennessee, we are celebrating being placed in Salon Today’s Top 200 for the second year in a row! Last year we were focused in the “growth” category and we focused on how we have grown our salon over the years and the special programs we have in place. These programs include our referral program, our new client gifts, and also our loyalty point system! This year we decided to focus on the “customer service” category. We focused a lot on our attention to detail, especially when it comes to our Mustache Kid’s Club!
Salon Today’s Top 200 isn’t just in our region - it is all over the entire USA! That’s why we consider this a huge celebration for our Salon Company and team. They also host an annual dinner and celebration for the owners of all of the winning salons. This year it is in Colorado, so our owners Brittany and Debbie will be attending. There are several categories that each salon is allowed to focus on in the running. Retention and Referral, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Service, Environmental Sustainability, Employee Education, Salon Culture, and Salon Leadership - These are only a few of the categories you can be placed into. We decided to focus on Customer Service this year, and this is what Salon Today had to say about this Category, “A warm welcome, a refreshing beverage and a close personal connection with a client can be as important in retaining her business as the precision of the cut or the dimension of the color. Customer service impacts the overall experience, and salons and spas that deliver it with each and every visit boost their overall sales as well as client loyalty.”
moreYouth Sports
My Father’s Mustache, also known as the best salon in Cookeville, is incredibly dedicated to our community. Most of our employees either grew up in Cookeville, reside in Cookeville, or travel to Cookeville for work! Giving back to this incredible community that has given so much to us is one of our top priorities. It may be sponsoring a T-Ball team, hosting a get ready party for the Night to Shine, or bringing our services to Cookeville’s Foster Closet; we are constantly trying to better ourselves and our community.
In 2023 we sponsored a T-Ball team through the Cookeville Baseball Softball Association, which a non-profit organization created to provide baseball and softball opportunities to Cookeville’s youth! They offer several different divisions depending on what the child is interested in and their age. They had about 50 sponsors this past year, that means so many kids were given the opportunity to play ball. We also have our very own star player on our team, our owner’s daughter Kaylea! Brittany and Debbie took time off of their schedules to attend every game to show our team support! Seeing all of them in their little mustache shirts reminds us how incredible it is to give back to the community.
moreBeyond the Scissors: My Father's Mustache's Journey to Win Salon Today 200 Award
COOKEVILLE, TENN -- In an exciting achievement for Cookeville's local business community, My Father's Mustache has been honored with the 2024 SALON TODAY 200: Customer Service award, which highlights 200 U.S. hair salons with the best customer service in the industry.
My Father’s Mustache, one of the top hair salons in Cookeville, is owned by local residents Brittany Fletcher Elmore and Debbie Fletcher, daughters of Cookeville icon “Mister Wayne” Fletcher. This national recognition is a testament to the salon's commitment to providing a first-class customer experience, evidenced by its’ 4.7 star rating on Google with a staggering 534 reviews.
Owners Brittany Fletcher Elmore and Debbie Fletcher expressed their gratitude, stating, "Several factors have contributed to our ongoing success, including our heavy involvement in the community, our student outreach team, and our commitment to excellent guest experiences, each and every time."
moreRedken Black Elite Social Media Class
Here at My Father’s Mustache, the best Salon in Cookeville, we value education VERY much. There is always something new to learn, regardless of the walk of life you may be in. On average, we have a class every other month here at My Father’s Mustache. Having our hours as eleven to five on Sundays allows us to have time before and after we are open to host classes for our team! Our last class was Redken’s Social Media Obsessed class, and it’s safe to say we learned SO much. Our Redken class teacher, Tina, took the time to individualize the curriculum for us. This is only one of the reasons we love her teaching our classes.
We started the morning off with breakfast made by our wonderful owner Debbie and her daughter Mattie. While we ate, we listened to some music to get us pumped up for the class and wide awake! To start the class off, Tina began with asking us our struggles that we feel we have with social media. Each person had an individual conflict, some ranging from just not knowing what to post and also some people simply not knowing how to post. Tina broke down each individual struggle and helped us come up with a plan to make things simpler, refined, and coordinated.
moreSpecials for the New Year at The Stache
Here at Cookeville’s best salon, we at My Father’s Mustache love to make everyday a bit more fun! We always have multiple deals, ways to save, and specials to win BIG! Last month we gave away a set of Airpod Pros to one of our loyal guests! He won this awesome prize just by reserving his next two appointments. We were thinking hard about what we could do as a special to make our guests and our team happy together. We also had several of our team members express how much they enjoyed playing Bingo for prizes last year. All of a sudden, we knew exactly how to make everyone happy! We are playing Bingo with an exciting twist; guests and service providers have to work together to get a Bingo! “What’s the prize?” You may ask - $100 dollars CASH to the lucky guest and $100 CASH to their service provider!
On our Bingo board, you will find many services that most likely you are already receiving! These are haircuts, colors, beard shapings, blow dry styles, and straight razor shaves. We also have some that are for the service provider to offer such a beverage or a tour of the salon. Each guest is given the opportunity to look at their Bingo board and decide with their service provider which route they want to take to be entered in the giveaway. We have a silver box at our guest specialist island for each Bingo winner to enter their name on a ticket to be drawn in February!
moreChristmas 2023 - Open House
Here at My Father’s Mustache Salon Company we love to provide a picture perfect Christmas to all of Cookeville, Tennessee. On December ninth we hosted a Christmas open house for all of our guests, new and returning, and we had an absolute blast getting to see all of the sweet little faces so excited for Christmas!
The highlight of the day was Santa visiting our salon! He took lots of pictures with our Stache kiddos and double checked he knew what to bring them for Christmas this year! We saw so many different reactions to Santa this year, but the consensus was - we all can’t wait to see him on the night of the 24th! We also had a hot cocoa bar with several toppings to make a North Pole approved hot cocoa! We loved getting to help the kiddos pick their toppings as well as some sweet homemade treats. We offer gift wrapping, stocking stuffers, and gift cards as well to make this holiday season beautiful! We have also gotten several of our guests ready for their Christmas and holiday photos this year, we provide all things needed to make these perfect! Facials a day or two before your pictures to give you picture perfect skin. Hair, makeup, and nails in any style you can imagine for your holiday photos! Let My Father’s Mustache be your one stop shop in Cookeville this holiday season!
moreBack to School
My Father’s Mustache has been and always will be a teaching salon. With that being said - back to school season is one of our favorite times of year! We are the best salon in Cookeville for not only your back to school cut, but also to prepare for the new school year ahead.
For our younger guests that visit the salon - we hand out stickers, temporary tattoos, kazoos, keychains, coloring sheets, and suckers! We absolutely love our Mustache Kiddo crew, and we will even provide complimentary nails polished by one of our stylists. We understand that being a smaller person in the world, getting a haircut could be as daunting as going to the doctor or dentist and this is why we are one of the best salons in Cookeville for kiddos! We are helping them associate getting a haircut with something they want to have, and want them to see this as FUN!
For our college age guests, back to school can also be a very challenging time. We have done several things this year for our college students! We set up at Connect with Cookeville at Tennessee Tech to not only hand out coupons, waters, and bracelets but we also provided complimentary line ups for the men and braids for the women. We also brought many coupons to the dorms at Tennessee Tech and passed them out; as well as taking mustache cookies and coupons to all of the Greek Life Organizations on campus!
moreSalon Experience
Here in Cookeville, TN, our salon, My Father’s Mustache, likes to put a great emphasis on our Guest Experience. Did you know that over 70% of salon guests feel anxious when they visit a salon for the first time? That’s why our salon strives to create a welcoming atmosphere especially for our first time guests.
Ever since Covid hit in 2020, we implemented a “text-in” system where clients can comfortably check-in from their vehicles or if weather permits, they can lounge in our outdoor seating area where the whole family can enjoy a game of corn hole or frisbee toss while waiting on their appointment time to approach.
Our guest specialist will take this time upon first arrival to gather any new client info along with offering a choice of complimentary waters, wine, mimosas, or lite and dark beer from one of Cookeville’s local breweries that we’ve partnered with. While Mom and Dad relax during their services and enjoy a beverage, the kiddos are treated to finger nail painting and mustache tattoos at no additional charge. Once they get their haircut at My Father’s Mustache, children automatically become members of the “Mustache Kid’s Club” for life where they have a multitude of mustache goodies to choose from the treasure jar- treats ranging from suckers to Mustache sticky fingers, bracelets and more!
moreSUMM IT UP Podcast
With Father’s Day just passing here in Cookeville, TN. We thought it would be the perfect time to share a podcast from this time last year that co-owner Debbie Fletcher did an interview with SUMM IT UP- a podcast hosted by Summit Salon Business Center. For those who don’t know, Summit Salon Business Center is a nationwide business model, salon coaching community that empower and help small businesses grow to their full potential. In this podcast interview, Debbie tells a little bit about what we do here at My Father’s Mustache along with the story of the “Man behind the Mustache” - her and Co-Owners Brittany Fletcher Elmore's father- hair icon Mister Wayne. Click on the link below to check it out!
https://summ-it-up.simplecast.com/episodes/my-fathers-mustache-with-debbie-fletcher-UDfXaohz
morePermanent Color
Let’s talk about PERMANENT hair color here at Cookeville’s best salon.. Being a Redken Black Level Elite Salon, we use almost exclusively Redken hair colors. One of those specific types of color we’re going to focus on today is COLOR FUSION. Color Fusion is an advanced performance color cream- it is a modern, multi-dimensional permanent color cream featuring exclusive Colorbond Technology to leave hair healthy-looking with intense condition and shine.
So what is “Colorbond Technology” ? Colorbond Technology consists of high tenacity dyes that lock in the color, contains ceramide that restores the strength, cationic conditioners that perfect the shine and coconut oil that protects the vibrancy of the hair. Let’s take a look at these features on a molecular level.
LOCK THE COLOR:
High Tenacity Dye Molecules bond uniquely together for long lasting color.
REPAIR THE SURFACE:
Ceramide seals the surface to protect the beauty of color.
PERFECT THE SHINE:
Cationic Conditioners nourish and smooth hair fibers, providing intense conditioning and reflective shine.
moreSummer 2023 Color
TTU is out for the summer here in Cookeville, TN and with the warmer weather rolling in so is the desire for warmer, brighter hair! This is the time of year when blondes are looking to go BLONDER, brunettes are looking for the SAME. Whether that’s brunettes looking to step over to the light side or just thinking about a more natural, sun-in look- let’s talk about all the brightness possibilities!
FULL FOIL
For maximum blonding and lightness we typically recommend a full foil. This technique covers the whole head. Full foils, being a form of traditional highlights, are applied directly to the scalp, so salon visits for routine maintenance will be more frequent. We recommend every 6-8 weeks depending on your hair growth and individual needs.
DIMENSIONAL/ PARTIAL FOIL
For more dimension to your blonding service, we recommend a dimensional foil (interchangeable with a partial foil). This service typically starts the lightening process about midway up the head just under the ears instead of at the nape. It is a great technique for those wanting a little brightness around the face and roots/part area. Those with gray or *sparkles* in their hair find this a great technique to camouflage the root with a more natural grow out phase.
moreDecember 2020 Mustache News
First and foremost, THANK YOU! Thank you for all of your love and support during this crazy year! 2020 has been tough and trying, but we are trying our best to find the positive in every day. Every day we are able to be open and serve our guests is a blessing!
We are still following all the guidelines set forth to us by our governing barber and cosmetology board, as well as the CDC. Some things you will notice when you visit our salon:
1. We are at half capacity.
2. All guests and service providers are required to wear a mask, with the exception of small children.
3. Minors may be accompanied by one parent or guardian.
4. We have no inside waiting area, and ask for guests to remain in their car until their appointment time.
5. Upon entry, you will be asked to wash your hands with soap and water, and you service provider will be doing the same between appointments.
6. We are frequently sanitizing all high traffic areas.
7. Never hesitate to reschedule an appointment if you are showing symptoms, or feel you may have been exposed. We thank you for your consideration, as the health of our staff and guests is our number one priority!
8. We are trying our very best to run on time, but if you do have to wait due to all of these precautions, we appreciate your understanding!
moreThe Man Behind the Mustache
We are a full service salon company locally owned and operated by sisters, Debbie Fletcher and Brittany Fletcher Elmore in memory of our father, Mister Wayne. We love our rich heritage, and it is so important to keep the legacy alive that our daddy began. Our father was a barber since the 1960’s. He attended Hassler Barber College in Nashville, TN after he finished his time serving in the U.S. Navy. He went into this profession because he loved people. This is the same reason we are in our careers today.
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