November 22 – Salon Atmosphere, located on Naples Island at 5580 E. 2nd St., celebrated its grand opening on November 19 after a successful June 1 soft opening. Owned by former Aveda and Bumble and Bumble Director of Education Steven Munson, the full-service salon specializes in creative hair coloring, keratin smoothing treatments and precision cutting. To achieve their desired results, the salon utilizes only the latest technology and products. “Atmosphere is the epitome of modern, from the design, to the tools we use, to the biodegradable product line we carry,” Munson said. “We are happy to be part of such a forward moving city like Long Beach.” During the grand opening, the salon also held a raffle to benefit Munson’s close friend, John Sirmon, and his fight against colon cancer. Donations are still being accepted at www.savesirmon.com. Salon Atmosphere is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.salonatmosphere.com or call 562/434-5791. Pictured standing, from left, are employees Jessica Lopez, Dana Vecchione and Munson, seen here styling clients’ hair. (Photograph by the Business Journal’s Thomas McConville)