Terri King and her employees at Terri King Salon & Day Spa use a total team effort to make sure all the customers’ needs are met.
“I have a total of 20 team members and we stand behind each other. They are trained very well and go to seminars each year. They are educated well and know what they are doing,” King said. “I am drawing a lot of people in. They want to work where they are a family and a team.”
King believes it is important to maintain a family atmosphere at the business, for that makes the customers feel more comfortable. The salon has a sense they are all in it together.
“All my staff brings a unique gift. Our goal is to have each client to feel warm here. This is one place where the customer can stop to get it all, which we all want in these busy times,” King said. “Our customer service at the front desk is the most important part of the business.”
The creative hair department includes Terri King, Nicole Dumas, Lynn Harris, Linda Curd, Kaye Thornton, Alysa Komisarz, Danielle Malnar, Lisa James and Charlene Bills, as well as apprentice Jessica Dunikowski. All of her hair department has had special color, cutting and highlighting classes. They work together to find the best suitable style for their clients.
“We want to keep the great energy in us and that is what we are about. If you feel better about yourself you will generate positive energy around you. That is what massage and the spa are about. When they come in we focus on good service. Our therapists have high credibility of certification as well as special classes in using hot rocks (heated therapy), reflexology, prenatal, deep tissue and therapeutic massage.”
The salson’s therapists include Jodi Peterson, Trish Bailey and Natalie Hetrick.
Their highly educated staff for their nail team includes Terri Williams, Tammy Torres and Sandy Wood. The team specializes in personalizing the customer’s needs. Their Terri King Salon Specialities are their spa pedicures in their state of the art chairs. Acrylics, gel and natural nails are only a few of their nail services. The citrus spa pedicure will be their flavor of the month.
The salon is going into its sixth year and their third at the present location at 5826 Dixie Highway in Waterford. Their current location backs up to a flowing stream with swans and ducks to complete a picturesque background and set the mood for a relaxing day.
The salon is currently offering a special for one month of unlimited tanning for $35, with no service charge applied.
“We keep adding more equipment to the spa area. It has been doing excellent,” King said. “We do a lot of wedding parties and group parties for fun and order in lunch for them. Our main focus is making people feel comfortable coming into a spa area and introducing it to them.”
Spa packages are available starting with a one hour therapeutic massage, de-stressing spa facial and a regular spa pedicure.
A deluxe spa package includes a facial with V-area treatment, hot stone massage, mud therapy wrap, deluxe spa pedicure, spa manicure, eyebrow wax, shampoo and style, makeup application plus be served with a spa lunch.
“We look forward to serving you soon and thank all of our wonderful clientele. We couldn’t do it without you,” King said.
Terri King Salon & Day Spa is located at 5826 Dixie Highway in Waterford. Hours are Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Certificates by phone. Call 248-623-5464.

With a fresh remodeled look, Terri King Salon & Day Spa creates a warm, inviting, and relaxing environment that will not only put a smile on your face, but it will bring out that youthful energy in you.
The salon has a wonderful staff that greets you with a warm friendly welcome. Whether you are interested in hair care, nails, skin treatments or massages, Terri King Salon & Day Spa has been making a memorable impact on the residents of Clarkston, Waterford, and surrounding communities.
In those 10 years, owner Terri King-Kauth has put together an excellent team of stylists, nail technicians, estheticians, and massage therapists.
‘We have over 25 great employees and still growing,? said Terri. ‘We work extremely well together and have respect.?
All licensed junior stylists must go through a six month training program with a senior stylist as preparation to be a part of the growing, well educated team at Terri King Salon. The Stylists are always up to date with all the new trends and techniques. They will listen and assist you with all your hair care needs.
The nail technicians perform pedicures to acrylics nails. They service clients with each client having their own sanitized file and buffer. The salon has two European Touch, ‘pipeless? for sanitation, massage backed pedicure chairs. Come in and enjoy the view of the peaceful brook, while you relax with your nail services.
With all the environmental concerns these days, there has been an increased consciousness about the importance of proper skin care. The salon has a wonderful group of Estheticians to evaluate and treat your skin.
A spa facial from one of their salon professionals will drastically improve your skin’s condition and make you feel and look years younger.
They will also educate you in maintaining healthy skin. Give a facial a try and you’ll definitely notice a difference.
The salon carries Bio Elements skin care line that targets your complexion’s unique characteristics, for young teens to mature skin.
‘These products care for your skin on a daily basis and help prevent the aging process,? said Trish Bailey, massage therapist and esthetician.
The Terri King Salon & Day Spa provides rejuvenating massage services from educated certified professional massage therapists. The masseuses reduce stress from overwhelming lifestyles and assists your immune system to enhance health. Massage services include therapeutic massage, deep tissue, hot stone, prenatal, chair, and reflexology.
‘We make every effort to please all of our clients not only some of the time, but every time they come to visit,? said Terri.
‘We do whatever it takes and that is what great service and reputation should be about. Your pleasant experience will start with your first phone call to our incredible team of receptionists.?
Terri King Salon & Day Spa is located at 5826 Dixie Highway in Waterford. Hours are Monday 10 a.m. ? 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. ? 9 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. ? 6 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. ? 4 p.m.
For an appointment or more information, call 248-623-KING (5464).