Sister act stylin' at Studio 104
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Christine Morin and Kim Skardoutos
offer nail and hair care at Studio 104.
Not everyone woman has a sister, but those of us who do understand what a special and challenging relationship it is. When you complicate an already complicated relationship with the difficulty of starting and running a business, it becomes almost a miracle when it all works out. Well miracles abound at Studio 104 in Bradenton Beach where Kim Skardoutos and Christine Morin are both sisters and business partners.
In January 2008, Skardoutos and Morin, Canadian natives, decided to start their own business in hair and nail care and purchased Milena’s Beauty Salon, which was a fixture in Bradenton Beach for 24 years. The sisters are so busy with their year 'round regular clientele as well seasonal visitors to the island, they are actively looking to expand with the addition of a stylist and nail tech.
Morin has 10 years as a stylist on Anna Maria and is proficient in all types of hair cuts for men, women and children. She offers hair styling, roll ups, blow-drys, perms and a full range of color services.
She says, “You want it I’ll do it.”
And even though she is extremely busy, she still manages to fit in being a Mary Kay representative. Her hair services are moderately priced starting with $20 for women’s hair cuts, $57 for color and $85 for full foil highlights.
Skardoutos’ life is even busier than her sisters with two young daughters to keep track of as well as working as a professional photographer. She has 12 years experience as a nail tech on Anna Maria and also is a licensed stylist. She was recognized as the favorite manicurist in the Sun’s Readers Choice awards for 2011.
Skardoutos specializes in acrylics as well as pink and white, regular and French manicure, shellac and jell polish. She also offers pedicures which can be customized to the needs of the individual starting with a simple nail cut to a full spa pedicure and encourages men of all ages to give it a try.
And Skardoutos is fast, doing fills in 30 minutes, full sets in 45, pedicures in 45 and express pedicures in 25 minutes. Again pricing is moderate with spa pedicures at $35, pink and white full set $45 and manicures $15.
Studio 104 also offers waxing, brow tinting and hair removal and can accommodate small wedding parties. They use Redken products and OPI and can special order any other products you may want, and they love walk-ins.
The Studio 104 sisters aren’t going anywhere especially since Kim Skardoutos and her husband “TT” recently purchased the condo space their business is located in. They are looking forward to growing their business right along with the continued growth of all of Anna Maria’s businesses. Mostly they want to thank their customers both local and seasonal for their loyalty and their referrals.
Studio 104 meets all of your nail and hair needs in an intimate, flexible and affordable shop, where you’ll meet a pair of busy sisters, who leave the sibling rivalry parked on Gulf Drive.
STUDIO 104
2501 Gulf Dr. N. Unit #104
Bradenton Beach
941-778-5989
Hair: Tuesday-Saturday:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nails: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday:
9.a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hair appointments
available other times
by appointment.
Nail appointments
available early mornings by appointment.
MasterCard & Visa
accepted