GJ’s Salon -N- Spa was established in 1980 with only 4 styling chairs. The addition of two tanning beds came in 1987, followed by nail services in 1995. By the year 2000 Tom and Gloria Duenkel decided the businesses growth warranted for more space and the business moved to its current downtown location (1604 Washington Street). Today the salon features a new exterior/interior including; eight styling stations, four nail stations, a private spa pedicure room with 4 roller back massage chairs, a double massage room, full body red light therapy, facial treatment/waxing room, permanent cosmetics room, eight tanning beds, a spray tan room, a fitness room, and a their newest addition is GJ’s Coffee Bar.

Some of GJ’s Salon -N- Spa specialty services include; gel nails, nonsurgical microdermabrasion treatments, M’lis Body Wraps, EBR Cellular Cleanse Therapy (Detox), Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup, Keratin Complex Hair Smoothing, Nufree Hair Removal, Specialty Massages (Aromasoul, Hot Stone, & Swedish), Aqua Massage Bed, Red Light Therapy, & Permanent Cosmetics by Heidi.

The salon offers hair products by Eufora, Eufora HERO for Men, Moroccanoil, and Schwarzkopf, skin care enhancement by Skin Born, Good Earth candles & lotions, and OPI nail polishes.

GJ’s Tanning and Fitness department features a 10 minute stand-up bed, a 15 minute high intensity bed, six 20 minutes beds, a spray tan room, and a fitness center. Tanning products by Australian Gold and Swedish Beauty are available. The fitness center is complete with weight machines, free weights, treadmills, bikes, an elliptical, 30minute work out circuit, and M’lis Vitamins and Wellness products.

GJ’s addition in April 2010 has brought greatrewards to the salon. GJ’s Coffee Bar features a full drink menu, delicious homemade bakery, desserts, homemade soups and rolls, and Beernsten’s candy. “These homemade soups & desserts are so different and delicious you will want to come back for more!!” says GJ.

GJ’s latest addition in December 2010 is Permanent Cosmetics by Heidi. Heidi is a licensed LPN and has been in the medical field since 1980. She has been performing permanent cosmetics since 2002. Permanent Cosmetics is a form of tattooing using specifically formulated pigments designed for cosmetic tattooing. She performs upper and lower eyeliner, lip liner, and eyebrows. It produces a safe natural result that is long lasting with low maintenance. “Service is essential to success,” says GJ. “Our goal is to deliver the superior level of service we believe every customer deserves. A satisfied customer is our greatest reward!” Tom and Gloria Duenkel look forward to future ventures as they plan for more exciting changes to the salon.