It’s been a long time coming for Holly Mitchek who had a vision more than three years ago to build an upscale salon that could feature many services that are not usually available in a town the size of Eads. The time has finally arrived as Holly’s business endeavor, Uncle Frank, LLC, has opened its doors and already has a couple of professionals working within the large and beautiful spaces.
Holly says the name of their business honors her beloved Uncle Frank Jordan. The business’ mission is to provide salon and spa professionals spaces to work with their customers and to provide services to the community that are often not available in rural Colorado.
In 2020 Nathanial and Holly Mitchek purchased the vacant lot where the historical Rialto Hotel had stood for over one hundred years but had been torn down in 2017. The Mitcheks initially had plans to build a commercial building on Maine Street in Eads that would house a small beauty salon. Since that time, however, many life changes, including the birth of two grandchildren, have occurred and now the simple salon concept has grown into something much more significant.
The completed building has 2,560 square feet of commercial space. It has two entrances with the south door being the entrance to the salon area that encompasses most of the building space, and the north side entrance leads into 625 square feet of commercial or office space that as of now still holds a handful of possibilities for its use.
Holly Mitchek is the designer behind the building as she had a concept in mind that was professionally put into building plans by Denton Talbert and Kellen Schramk at the Cheyenne Wells Lumber Company. Holly emphasized, “They have been very helpful in making my ideas a reality and helping me find the right design elements.”
The builders are Nathanial Mitchek, son Trent Mitchek and son-in-law Landon McCaffrey. Holly indicated they have had assistance and advice as they got things going from Kyle Barnett of Barnett Construction, Ryan Wyatt who did the plumbing work, and Reagan Lane and Jay Wilson who helped with the framing.
As part of the design Holly says, “I’m so excited to see the building completed. It took more time than I expected, but it has so many finishes that are functional and beautiful at the same time.” Those finishes include cathedral ceilings with beetle kill tongue and groove wood throughout. The front of the building will eventually have a full awning that will reign above the large commercial windows to bring great lighting into the new space. There are Jack ‘n’ Jill bathrooms and a walk area in the very center of the building that allows for access into the commercial space on the other side as well as into private rooms.
The salon has three (3) beauty chairs, two (2) wash bowl stations, and a massage pedicure chair with a water bowl plumbed in for foot massage.
Two private rooms are available for an array of professional providers. The rooms are separated from the salon by beautiful barn doors that can easily be kept open or closed for more privacy. The private rooms will be rented out to salon or spa providers who want to offer their services in a beautiful and convenient space. Holly says she has already been talking to interested massage therapists, and other beauty and health technicians. If anyone is interested in the available spaces, contact Holly at 719-688-3274.
Mitchek was excited to announce that two professionals are already taking advantage of the spaces. Kelli Jensen is a long-time cosmetologist and nail technician who also does pedicures. To make an appointment with Kelli call her directly at 719-688-9247.
The other professional is John Saint, a certified tattoo artist who has been in business for 20+ years in the Colorado Springs and Denver area. “John was completely booked last week here in Eads. He’s coming again in 3 weeks to catch up on the customers he missed this time.” Holly adds, “John is a true artist.”
Check out John Saint’s art on Instagram at john_saint100 where he has 46.2K followers. Saint can be contacted through Instagram messenger or by texting him at 719-413-0054.
Finally, according to Mitchek, the office space on the north side of the building can be rented by contacting her. Currently, she is not actively looking for a lessor, but is open to possibilities.
The Uncle Frank, LLC business spaces are finally up and running on Maine Street in Eads. The salon and office spaces are beautifully designed and represent upscale options for anyone wanting to begin a career in the salon and spa industry.
