Bella Donna Hair Salon

What Bella Donna Hair Salon does

Bella Donna Salon and Spa is a privately held, single-location Aveda Concept Salon operating from 150 Main Street in Painesville, Ohio, founded approximately in 1995 by owner Mary Jo, who brings over 30 years of industry experience. The company employs roughly 20-30 staff and contractors across front-desk, hairstyling (tiered at New Talent, Junior, Senior levels), nail, esthetician, massage therapy, and management roles, led day-to-day by Salon Manager Jeri. Its service portfolio spans hair cutting, coloring, keratin treatments, and bridal styling; manicures, pedicures, gel services, and nail art; massage therapy (stress-relieving, therapeutic, deep tissue, prenatal, stone, chair), facials, body treatments, reiki, emotion code, and waxing; plus makeup, lash extensions, lash lifts, spray tanning, and spa party packages for groups and children.

The business runs on SalonBiz for appointment scheduling, client management, and gift card processing, supplemented by an Aveda Concept Salon partnership that supplies proprietary hair care, skin care, and spa products, staff training, marketing materials, and access to the Aveda Rewards loyalty program. All services are delivered in person at the Painesville location, with extended evening hours (Thursday until 9pm) and Saturday operations.

Revenue is generated on a direct-to-consumer, pay-as-you-go basis through one-time service charges priced by stylist level and service complexity (e.g., haircuts from $35, gel manicures at $45, keratin treatments at $275, 60-minute stress-relieving massage at $90), supplemented by prepaid gift cards (2-year expiry) and bundled spa packages (Pamper Me $168, Love Me $235, Adore Me $290, Bella Amore $180), bridal service packages, and group spa parties. Marketing is driven through Instagram and Facebook, email newsletters, seasonal promotions (e.g., Christmas in July, Aveda flash rewards), a $20 new-client discount, and earned credibility from 784+ Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars. The geographic footprint is restricted to Painesville and surrounding Lake County, Ohio, with no disclosed online product retail or multi-location expansion.

Name

Bella Donna Hair Salon

Legal name

Bella Donna Salon and Spa

Website

https://belladonnasalonandspa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bella Donna Salon and Spa is a privately held Aveda Concept Salon in Painesville, Ohio, offering hair, nail, spa, massage, makeup, and bridal services to individual consumers and group/bridal clients, operating from a single location with approximately 20-30 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hair Salon and Spa Services

NAICS

Beauty Salons (812112), Nail Salons (812113), Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120)

akta.pro primary industry

Unisex/Family Hair Salons (HSALAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nail Salon Parties & Group Events (HSALACAM), Brow & Lash Growth Treatments / Conditioning (Serums/In-Salon) (HSALAIAK), Salon Retail & Backbar Consumables (Disposables, Capes, Towels, Sanitizers) (CRABALAJ)

Keywords

• Hair salon services
• Spa and wellness
• Nail care services
• Beauty treatments
• Bridal styling

Headquarters

HQ city

Painesville, OH

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hair Services: Revenue from cutting, styling, coloring, keratin treatments, and bridal hair services. Services are priced by stylist level (New Talent, Junior, Senior) and hair length/thickness.
2. Nail Services: Revenue from manicures, pedicures, gel manicures, structured manicures, artificial nails, and nail art services.
3. Spa and Wellness Services: Revenue from massage therapy (stress relieving, therapeutic, deep tissue, prenatal, stone massage), facials, body treatments, reiki, emotion code sessions, and hair removal/waxing services.
4. Makeup and Lash Services: Revenue from mineral makeup, airbrush makeup, lash lifts, lash extensions, and eyebrow tinting services.
5. Spray Tanning: Revenue from organic airbrush spray tanning services for half body or full body.
6. Gift Certificates and Packages: Prepaid gift cards and spa packages (Pamper Me, Love Me, Adore Me, Bella Amore) sold for use on any service. Gift cards expire 2 years from purchase.
7. Aveda Products Retail: Products are available through Aveda's website via their Shop Aveda link, with potential retail sales at the salon location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bella Donna Hair Salon is an Aveda Concept Salon in Painesville, Ohio that delivers hair, nail, spa, makeup, and lash services directly to consumers through a single physical location. Services are priced by stylist experience tier (New Talent, Junior, Senior) and by service complexity, and include hair cutting, coloring, keratin treatments, manicures, pedicures, massage, facials, reiki, body treatments, spray tanning, and bridal styling. The salon also sells prepaid gift certificates and bundled spa packages, and leverages its Aveda partnership for product line, training, and loyalty rewards.

Product overview

Bella Donna Salon and Spa is an Aveda Concept Salon offering a comprehensive range of beauty and wellness services. The company operates as a single-location salon and spa with integrated service categories including Hair/Salon Services (cutting, styling, coloring, keratin, bridal), Nail Services (manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, nail art), Spa Services (massage, facials, body treatments, reiki, hair removal), and Makeup/Lashes. The company also offers prepaid gift certificate packages (Pamper Me, Love Me, Adore Me, Bella Amore, Spa Pedicure For Two, Maternity Massage, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun) and hosts spa parties for groups and children. All services utilize Aveda products and are delivered by stylists organized in tiered experience levels (New Talent, Junior, Senior).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Salon / Hair Services Hair cutting, styling, coloring, keratin treatments, and bridal hair services offered at tiered pricing based on stylist experience (New Talent, Junior, Senior). Includes ladies' haircuts, retouch color, partial/full foil, balayage/ombre, natural keratin smoothing treatments, and express blow outs. Targeted at individual consumers in the Painesville, Ohio area.
• Nail Services Manicures, pedicures, gel manicures, structured manicures, artificial nails, and nail art services. Includes spa pedicures with soak, exfoliation, hot towel wrap, masque, and massage. Add-on services include gel ($15), French ($10), nail art ($6+), and nail repair ($8). Targeted at individual consumers and bridal clients.
• Spa Services Massage therapy (stress relieving, therapeutic, deep tissue, prenatal, stone massage, chair massage), Aveda facials, body treatments, reiki, emotion code sessions, and hair removal/waxing services. Includes specialized maternity massage. 60- and 90-minute treatments include foot scrub, foot soak, consultation, and aromatic sensory journey. Targeted at wellness-focused consumers.
• Makeup and Lash Services Mineral makeup application, airbrush makeup, lash lifts and tints, eyelash extensions with fills, eyebrow tinting, and lash removal services. Lash fills priced by timing (1, 2, or 3 weeks). Targeted at individuals and bridal/special-occasion clients.
• Spray Tanning Customized organic airbrush spray tanning services available for half body or full body, plus double tan option used by body builders for competitions. Application takes approximately 15 minutes. Targeted at individual consumers seeking natural tanning alternatives.
• Gift Certificates Prepaid gift cards available for any service and in any amount. Gift cards expire 2 years from purchase and are not valid for tips. Sold online through the SalonBiz booking widget for use on any Bella Donna service.
• Pamper Me Package Bundled spa package including a 30-minute facial, 30-minute stress relief massage, and express manicure and pedicure. Targeted at individual consumers and gift purchasers seeking a complete introductory spa experience at a packaged price.
• Love Me Package Bundled spa package including a 60-minute stress relieving massage and essential manicure and pedicure. Targeted at individual consumers and gift purchasers seeking an extended spa experience.
• Adore Me Package Premium bundled spa package including a 60-minute ultra stress relieving massage, 60-minute facial, and spa manicure and pedicure. Targeted at consumers and gift purchasers seeking the most comprehensive package experience.
• Bella Amore Package Couples massage package featuring an exclusive 60-minute massage for two people, with upgrade option to 90 minutes. Targeted at couples and gift purchasers seeking a shared spa experience.
• Spa Pedicure For Two Couples pedicure experience with custom facial treatment for feet, exfoliants, masques, and warm aroma towels. Targeted at pairs of friends or family members seeking a shared pampering experience.
• Maternity Massage Specialized prenatal and postnatal massage service offered for 60 minutes. Targeted at expectant and new mothers seeking safe, specialized massage therapy.
• Spa Parties Group spa experiences including Girls Just Wanna Have Fun parties (half-hour facial or massage plus express mani/pedi) for adults and Little Diva parties for children ages 4–10 (polish, braids, and touch of makeup). Accommodates up to 12 guests per party. Targeted at parents and group organizers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9 star average rating based on 784+ Google reviews

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AvedacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBella Donna operates as an 'Aveda Concept Salon,' indicating a strategic partnership with Aveda's product line and brand. This partnership provides access to Aveda's professional products for services (hair care, skin care, body products), marketing support and materials, training programs for staff at Aveda Training Centers, participation in Aveda Rewards loyalty program, and Aveda's brand recognition and positioning as a natural/plant-based beauty destination. The salon displays Aveda branding and links to their online store.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cost Cutters: Value-priced hair salon franchise also under Regis Corporation. Competes for the same price-sensitive and walk-in customer segments in similar suburban Ohio-style markets.
• Great Clips: Largest U.S. hair salon franchise (~4,000+ salons) offering walk-in haircuts and styling at tiered prices — directly comparable service offering, customer profile, and franchise-vs-single-store dynamics to Bella Donna.
• Massage Envy: Largest U.S. franchisor of massage and facial services with a subscription/membership model. Directly comparable to Bella Donna's spa/wellness revenue stream and targets an overlapping wellness-oriented consumer.
• Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa: Franchised massage and facial spa chain with ~600+ U.S. locations. Closely comparable service mix (massage + facials + retail products) and customer demographic to Bella Donna's spa offerings.
• Supercuts: National walk-in hair salon chain owned by Regis Corporation. Competes in the same hair-cutting and styling category with a comparable value-tier positioning and customer experience model.

Emerging players

• Sola Salon Studios: Salon-suite franchise renting booths to independent stylists. Represents an alternative operating model that competes for the same stylist labor pool and end customers, particularly relevant given Bella Donna's dependence on retaining independent contractor talent.
• Salon Lofts: Salon-suite operator offering independent stylists branded studio space. Comparable to Bella Donna in targeting upscale beauty consumers, though operating via an asset-light booth-rental model rather than a full-service salon.
• European Wax Center: Specialty franchise focused on waxing and related skincare services. Partial overlap with Bella Donna's hair-removal/waxing revenue stream and similar suburban retail footprint and marketing approach.

Broad incumbents

• Ulta Beauty: Largest U.S. beauty retailer and authorized Aveda retailer. Overlaps with Bella Donna's Aveda product retail stream and competes for the same beauty-oriented consumer wallet, though Ulta does not deliver salon services at most locations.
• Regis Corporation: Public parent company of Supercuts, SmartStyle, Cost Cutters, and First Choice Haircutters — a broad incumbent in the salon category whose owned brands directly compete with independent Aveda concept salons like Bella Donna.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/belladonna150
• Facebookfacebook.com/belladonna150
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bella-donna-hair-salon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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