North Carolina’s Top Rated Local® Beauty Salons & Spas Award Winner: Willow’s Dream

Top Rated Local® is pleased to announce that Willow’s Dream is a 2019 award winner for beauty salons and spas in North Carolina!

From haircuts to extensions, Willow’s Dream in Asheville has what it takes to make you feel beautiful inside and out.

Willow’s Dream has received hundreds of reviews on five verified sites with an average rating of 4.74 stars, earning them a fantastic Rating Score™ of 98.36 and a 2019 Top Rated Local award for ranking among the top 10 beauty salons and spas in North Carolina!

Here’s just one of their many five-star reviews:

“[This is] by far my absolute FAVORITE salon. Shelby (The Hair Witch) never fails to amaze me! She is always flexible with scheduling, and always manages to deliver exactly what I want. I have been seeing her for about two years now and have no plans to change! I don’t feel like I’m at a hair appointment with her; I feel like I’m chatting with a friend while being pampered. The adorable gift shop downstairs offers wine, beer and local gifts. If you’re looking for a professional, experienced hair stylist who specializes in blonde and balayage, Shelby is your go-to!” – Sarah B.

Not Your Average Beauty Salon

We wanted to learn a little more about Willow’s Dream and its impressive online reputation, so we took a few minutes to talk with the receptionist, Liz McGuirl.

The first thing we wanted to know was what it is that sets Willow’s Dream apart from their competition in North Carolina. Liz told us that Willow’s Dream embodies the Asheville culture and community; it’s a relaxing, friendly place. The team at Willow’s Dream loves supporting local artisans.

Liz went on to tell us that, in addition to the salon, Willow’s Dream has a gift shop and a rooftop patio —where they book events and where clients are welcome to enjoy their complimentary beverage before or after their appointment.

We also asked Liz what their mission is at Willow’s Dream and how they work to make the world a better place. Liz shared that their mission is to make sure that every client leaves feeling 1,000-percent better than when they came in from the inside out.

Building Success by Encouraging Clients to Leave Reviews

Liz attributes Willow’s Dream’s strong online reputation to the fact that their stylists encourage every client in their chair to leave a review.

Outside of building a powerful online reputation, Willow’s Dream has gotten their name out there through word of mouth, by being active in the downtown social scene, through their awesome support system, by ranking number one on Google for “hair and nail salon” and through the efforts of their social media manager.

There are so many business owners out there looking to build their online reputation the way Willow’s Dream has. Here’s Liz’s expert advice for them:

“Facebook and Instagram are KEY! The more photos and info on those platforms, the better. People are always wanting to feel assured that they are in good hands. Allowing the client to see the stylists’ portfolios really helps the client feel comfortable. Encouraging the clients to leave reviews is helpful.”


Congratulations to the team at Willow’s Dream for being a 2019 Top Rated Local award winner, and thank you so much, Liz, for taking the time to speak with us!

We highly recommend Willow’s Dream in Asheville. Visit their website today!

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