Makailah Fuentes, a licensed cosmetologist and certified lash artist, has opened Maks Glamm, a new salon suite located within the Salon and Spa Galleria Weatherford in Weatherford, Texas. The salon officially began accepting appointments, marking the next step in Fuentes' career after graduating from Cisco College in May 2025. Her decision to launch her own business reflects a growing trend among beauty professionals seeking independence and creative control.
Maks Glamm offers a comprehensive menu of services, including shampoo, blowdry, haircut and style, color, full and partial highlights, balayage, toner, and root touchup. Additionally, Fuentes provides GelX nails and lashes, as well as braiding services such as French and Dutch braids, with options for beads or charms. Tinsel, feathers, and color extensions are also available. For special events, customized packages are offered for birthday parties, princess parties, slumber parties, bridal parties, weddings, girls' day out, team celebrations, and bachelorette parties. Kids Glamm Pamper Packages for ages 12 and under include gel manicure, beads, tinsel, feathers, and color extensions.
The salon operates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, with evening appointments available by request. To celebrate the grand opening, Fuentes is offering a month-long promotion throughout September, with GelX Nails for $40 and lash sets for $80. Clients can schedule appointments through Fuentes' booking site or by calling or texting (940) 328-2850. More information is available on her Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok pages.
The opening of Maks Glamm at Salon and Spa Galleria Weatherford underscores the broader appeal of salon suite concepts for independent beauty professionals. Salon and Spa Galleria, with 23 locations in the United States, is one of the fastest-growing, privately held salon studio leasing companies. The Weatherford location offers competitive rates and flexible leasing terms, with salon stations starting at only $75 per week, including water and electricity. Each suite includes state-of-the-art equipment, free WiFi, a smart TV with fiber, and a washbowl or sink. Tenants also enjoy a comfortable waiting area, a break room with microwave, sink, refrigerator, and Keurig coffee maker, an onsite laundry room with free soap, and endless instant hot water with tankless water heaters.
The location is convenient for clients, situated in close proximity to several large businesses and shopping areas, and easily accessible from any direction. It serves the areas of Weatherford, Hudson Oaks, Willow Park, Brock, Aledo, Walsh Ranch, and Mineral Wells. Salon access is available around the clock, with 24-hour security monitoring ensuring safety for tenants and clients. Free parking is ample, and the building is handicap accessible with wide hallways. For independent beauty professionals, this model provides a turnkey solution to launch or grow their businesses without the overhead of traditional salon ownership.
For those interested in leasing space at Salon and Spa Galleria Weatherford, more information can be found on the salon chain's website.
