Plano salon gets $3K award for outstanding service from celebrity entrepreneur

A Plano beauty salon has received a $3,000 award from Marcus Lemonis, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, advocate and TV personality.

The Hair Parlour, which offers a variety of hairstyling services, received the award for outstanding service because of a social media nomination. The $3,000 will be shared among the salon’s employees.

Lemonis launched the program — The Great American Tip Off — in November and pledged $1 million from his Lemon Aid Foundation. The program honors service workers from across the country thru his Lemon-Aid Foundation. The awards center on the food and service industries, which have been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We have all seen firsthand how small businesses such as family-owned restaurants and salons have been hit by the current pandemic. We cannot afford to lose such highly valued businesses and their staff due to this unprecedented time,” Lemonis said in a prepared statement.

Lemonis leads Camping World as CEO and chairman of the board and also hosts HGTV’s “The Renovator” and CNBC’s “The Profit” and “Streets of Dreams.”

Some of his friends have also joined the movement to thank those who work in the service industry.

Through his program, Lemonis traveled with Amy Schumer, Jason Biggs, Kristen Bell, Rob Dydrek and others to visit businesses across the nation.

“Ultimately, it’s about our service providers who serve without expectation, and it’s important to acknowledge those that provide opportunities for others. These are the real heroes — the ones that need the recognition,” Lemonis said. “I encourage you to join the movement and award those who give great service with a great tip.”

More information about Lemonis is available at marcuslemonis.com.