White Plains Small Business Spotlight: Delilah's Salon

Every local business has a story worth sharing with the community. And that’s the belief behind this exciting series — to shine the spotlight on all our favorite local businesses, and to learn a little about the ones we may not know that well.

• Business: Delilah’s Salon
• Owner: Delilah Caldarola
• Website: Facebook - Delilah’s Salon
• Address: 92 Virginia Road, N. White Plains, NY 10603

How did you come up with the name?

It’s my name. There’s also the famous story about Samson & Delilah where Delilah cuts off Samson’s hair causing him to lose all of his strength and power. It seemed like a good name for a hair salon.

Why start a business in this town?

This is my town, i love it here.

What business are you in?

Hair salon.

What’s the most difficult challenge you’ve faced as a business owner?

Hiring creative dedicated stylists.

What’s been your proudest achievement since opening?

It’s hard to think of just one. When it was our 10 year anniversary i was so proud now It’s been 15 years and that is a proud achievement too. It makes me proud that i’ve been in business that long and have come so far.

How does your business give back to the community?

Every single year we have done some sort of fundraising for cancer. Cut-a-thons, raffles, raising money for and participating in Making Strides walk-a-thon.

Would you like to see your small business showcased in this series? Email wendy.mitchell@patch.com.