OROVILLE – Justine Salazar, owner of Cowgirl Connection, is welcoming Jackelyn Loera to to her salon in Oroville.

Loera, who hails from Oroville, will offer salon services by appointment. These include haircuts, coloring and waxing.

“I have always had a passion for creativity and making people look and feel their best,” she said.

Loera has lived in Oroville for 21 years, but lived in Seattle for two. While there she attended the Gary Manuel Aveda Institute to hone her skills.

“I absolutely enjoy meeting new people and building relationships. I am bilingual and can make the Hispanic community feel more comfortable.

Some day she would like to open her own full service salon and spa, she says.

Cowgirl Connection is located at 1204 Main Street, near Frontier Foods. They can be reached at (509) 476-3566.