San Rafael Business Salon Ciera Needs Your Support

The new coronavirus has changed life for all of us. Local businesses have taken a huge economic hit, but communities are finding creative ways to support the establishments they know and love.

In an effort to help local businesses in our communities stay connected and succeed, Patch will shine a light on some of them through a series of Q&A articles during this time.

Salon Ciera is one of the businesses in town facing struggles during the coronavirus. You can lend your support by reading more about the company, below, by contacting owner Ciera Figueiredo here or by donating to her GoFundMe page.

Tell us about your business and its history in your town.

Salon Ciera was opened in March 2019 as a boutique hair color and cutting studio located inside of Sola Salon Studios in downtown San Rafael. I have been a hairstylist for 10 years and grew up in Woodacre with close ties to the community. I am a hair color specialist and recreate natural sun-kissed looks using balayage. I also advocate for gender-neutral salon pricing and charge my clients by length of their hair, not gender. I wanted my studio to be a safe place for anyone and everyone to feel comfortable while getting their hair done, and to have a fun time.

How has the new coronavirus impacted your business and its employees?

My salon is currently closed until further notice.

How can local customers support you now and in the future?

Buying a gift card in the “About Me” section of my web page is a great way to support me, as well as donating to my GoFundMe page.

Do you have any words of encouragement for your community?

We will come out stronger as a community, and this will be a great time to bring us all together. I am so grateful to live in such a helping community.

Are you offering any special services, promotions or hours during this time?

Virtual consultation, bang trim/haircut help and tutorials, hair product drop off.

Are there any other outstanding businesses in town you think deserve some community support?

All the Sola Salon artists! Check them out if you haven’t. Plus, Double Rainbow Cafe, Salon B., Thai Smile, Whipper Snapper, Crepevine and so many more.

Do you own a local business in need of a feature on Patch? Fill out the questions in this form for consideration. Or, check out Patch's full list of resources for small businesses during the coronavirus crisis.

Thank you, and stay safe!