ADRIAN —  Finding a place to get “all dolled up” in downtown Adrian is easier now that Dollhouse, a nail, hair and skin salon, has opened its doors. Owner Nelsy Martinez worked in the beauty business for over seven years before opening her own salon, and loves working in her downtown Adrian location. 

Dollhouse opened its doors in January. Martinez, the nail technician, trained as an apprentice at a local salon before getting her license from the state. Martinez said that learning through an apprenticeship gave her an advantage when she earned her license as a nail technician.

“I think apprenticeships are better because you are hands-on, and, of course, you can get the support then as well,” she said. “You get the customer experience already.”

Nail services at Dollhouse include acrylic nails, manicures and pedicures. In addition to being a nail salon, Dollhouse also offers other services. Two hair stylists work in the salon. One specializes in color, cuts and other hair services, and the other specializes in braiding and dreadlocks. 

The salon also offers services from an aesthetician, who specializes in facials, body and facial waxing, and eyebrow threading. 

Martinez enjoys working in downtown Adrian because she likes to see the people and traffic that go by the front window of the shop.  

“The salon that I first started my apprenticeship at was downtown and I really, really like being down here,” she said. 

“I like to see downtown growing,” she continued. “It’s fun being downtown.”

Martinez said she also likes the downtown location because of its central location.

“Being centrally located is really convenient for all of my clients,” she said.  

Dollhouse takes customers by appointments only. 

Appointments can be booked at dollhouseofadrian.glossgenius.com, on Facebook by searching for Dollhouse of Adrian, and on Instagram at @dollhouseofadrian. Appointments can also be made by phone at 517-442-9126. The salon is located at 115 E. Maumee St., Suite 180, Adrian.