Carlisle woman turns dream into reality with hair salon

Edina Mesic

Business Name: Sunshine Salon

Years in business: 7 years

Location: 900 Cavalry Road, Carlisle

Contact: 717-462-4789

Q: Why did you want to start this kind of business?

A: It was always my dream to have a hair salon. And to make people look and feel beautiful.

Q: How did you get your start?

A: Truthfully my mom was the one that gave me that little push. I’ve always talked about it since I was a kid. And I worked hard — saved all my money and tips. It was all I’ve ever dreamed of. With my family and my husband and his family, I definitely had the best support system.

Q: What does your business sell or provide?

A: Hair services (cut, coloring, styling, eyebrow waxing and hair products). I also have my own Dina hair line. Shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner, face oil. For the men, too, with beard oil.

Q: What is the biggest challenge you are facing right now?

A: Finding full-time stylists, and dealing with the loss of stylists and customers.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do or place in Cumberland County?

A: Other than spending time at the shop and the boys I like to check out other businesses in the downtown. I don’t really get a chance to do it as much right now, but I enjoy the time I get with my boys (3-year-old and a 2-year-old).