petite salon & shops Minneapolis

petite salon & shops is family-owned and managed by women, and the business says it aims to support women throughout the shop. Its team of independent stylists works from two salon locations: Minneapolis, in the Tangletown neighborhood, and St. Paul, in the Mac/Groveland neighborhood.

The Minneapolis salon offers full-service spa and salon services. Both salons offer haircuts and color services. The business describes its stylists as highly trained artists and professionals, and says the Minneapolis team is among the best in the Twin Cities and the St. Paul team among the top hair stylists there. Those are the business's own descriptions.

The St. Paul space was once planned to expand the salon with spa services in early 2020. After the pandemic closures, that space became a boutique gift shop at the same address, 244 S Albert St. The shop carries regionally sourced craft goods, including handmade jewelry, home decor, apparel, bath, body and skincare items, cocktail mixes, candles, greeting cards and pint glasses. Items can be bought in store, online or curbside.

Hair and skincare product lines carried in the shop include options the business describes as non-toxic and vegan. Skincare and fragrances are chosen for safe ingredients and suitability for sensitive skin, according to the business. The business says over 75 percent of its vendors are small, women-owned businesses and that many of its brands donate to charity for each item sold.

Booking is online. A new client creates a login with an email address and secures the appointment with a credit card. One account works at either salon location, and returning clients who booked online before can use the same email so their history carries over. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice may be charged up to the full cost of the service, though cancellations due to illness or dangerous driving weather are not charged if communicated when cancelling. Clients are asked to arrive on time and check in at the front desk. Complimentary beverages are offered in the waiting area at both salons.

A family-owned business, managed by women, that aims to support women across the shop, its vendors and its team.

Clients describe the salon as warm, cozy and stylish.