Beauty salon opens on Youngstown's South Side.

Love and Beauty Salon opened at 2723 Hillman Street after two years of planning, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony included the owner and city officials.

Love and Beauty Salon held a ribbon-cutting on Youngstown's South Side after two years of planning. The salon opened at 2723 Hillman Street and is owned by stylist Tasha Hicks. Hicks has worked as a stylist for 18 years and said she wanted a business that could be generational for her children. City leaders attended the ceremony and Hicks said she received help through local partners and funds set aside from the American Rescue Plan. Key details: - Location: 2723 Hillman Street on Youngstown's South Side. - Timing: The salon opened after two years of planning and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony. - Owner: Tasha Hicks, a stylist for 18 years, said she intends the business to be generational for her children. - Attendance: Youngstown Council members Anita Davis and Julius Oliver and Mayor Derrick McDowell attended the opening. - Support: Hicks said Valley Partners assisted with loans and that the city set aside American Rescue Plan money reported as helping the effort. - Hours: The salon is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Summary: The ribbon-cutting marks a new small business opening on Youngstown's South Side and reflects reported local and federal support that contributed to the launch. The salon is now operating on a regular schedule, with business hours Tuesday through Saturday.