The Gallery Hair Salon, a Council Bluffs institution since 1993, continues operations under new ownership with commitment to community and professional hair care
The Gallery Hair Salon, a full-service hair salon that has operated continuously in Council Bluffs, Iowa since 1993, has been acquired by local business owner Steven Fidone and is entering a new chapter under his ownership. The salon, located at 1860 Madison Ave, Suite 1 in Council Bluffs, will continue to serve clients across the greater Omaha metro area and Southwest Iowa with the same professional hair care services that have made it a trusted destination in Pottawattamie County for more than three decades.
The acquisition marks a significant transition for one of the most established hair salons in the Council Bluffs community. Originally incorporated in 1993, The Gallery Hair Salon built its reputation over more than thirty years by offering a comprehensive range of hair services — including precision haircuts for women and men, balayage, foil highlights, single-process color, color correction, k-tip hair extensions, and restorative hair treatments — while maintaining a client experience centered on personalized consultations and individualized care. The salon's longevity in a competitive local market reflects a consistent commitment to quality that the new ownership intends to honor and build upon.
Steven Fidone, who also owns and operates Bluejay Family Dental in the Omaha metropolitan area, brings an established record of community-focused business ownership to The Gallery Hair Salon. Fidone's acquisition of the salon reflects a broader investment in the Council Bluffs community and its local economy at a time when independently owned small businesses continue to play a vital role in the character and commerce of the region. The day-to-day operations of the salon are led by manager Ingrid, who oversees the salon's team of experienced stylists and colorists and ensures continuity of service for both longstanding and new clients.
"Council Bluffs is a community that supports its local businesses, and The Gallery Hair Salon has been part of that community for over thirty years," said Fidone. "Our goal is to honor everything that made this salon trusted for so long while bringing a fresh energy and renewed focus on the client experience. This is a place where people have been coming for decades, and we take that responsibility seriously."
The salon's service menu reflects the full scope of professional hair care that clients in the Council Bluffs and Omaha metro area have come to expect from the location. In addition to precision haircuts and color services, The Gallery Hair Salon offers k-tip hair extension application and removal, deep conditioning treatments, protein-based hair repair treatments, bang trims, and professional heat styling and blowout services. All color services and extension appointments begin with a thorough consultation, a practice that has long distinguished the salon from volume-focused competitors and that the new ownership has identified as a defining element of the client experience worth preserving and strengthening.
The Gallery Hair Salon operates Monday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The salon is closed on Sundays. Extended weekday hours reflect an awareness of the scheduling demands facing working clients across the Council Bluffs and Omaha communities, many of whom rely on evening availability to access professional hair care services without disrupting their work schedules.
The salon's location on Madison Avenue — one of Council Bluffs' central commercial corridors — positions it as an accessible destination for residents throughout Pottawattamie County and for clients crossing from Nebraska via the Missouri River bridges that connect the two cities. Council Bluffs and Omaha function as a tightly integrated metropolitan area, and The Gallery Hair Salon has historically drawn clients from communities on both sides of the river, including Glenwood, Crescent, Treynor, and Underwood in Southwest Iowa.
The transition of ownership at a business with more than three decades of operational history presents both an opportunity and an obligation. Long-tenured salons carry with them not only a client base but a community identity — the accumulated trust of families who have returned appointment after appointment, year after year, because the experience consistently met or exceeded their expectations. The new ownership of The Gallery Hair Salon has been deliberate about preserving that identity while making targeted investments in the client experience, staff development, and the salon's visibility across the digital platforms that today's clients use to discover and evaluate local businesses.
The Gallery Hair Salon is listed on the Gallery Hair Salon Google Business Profile, Yelp, Facebook, and Instagram, and maintains an active web presence at thegallerysalon.com. Clients seeking to book an appointment can reach the salon by calling (712) 323-3843 or by emailing admin@thegallerysalon.com. Walk-in clients are welcome based on stylist availability, though advance booking is recommended for guaranteed availability with a preferred stylist.
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For more information about The Gallery Hair Salon, contact the company here:
The Gallery Hair Salon
Steven Fidone
(712) 323-3843
admin@thegallerysalon.com
1860 Madison Ave #1, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
