New Blow Dry Bar Coming To Rye Brook
October 22, 2014 Pamela Stern for Inside Rye

The Rye Ridge Shopping Center, Rye Plaza and Rye South are thrilled to announce that Hott Blow Dry Bar & Lounge, who currently have a busy location in Armonk have signed a long term lease for 1500 square feet in Rye Plaza in the space currently occupied by Pink on the Plaza. Pink, which has been operating at as a temporary POP UP store, in several locations within the shopping center will be closing the end of October but you can still visit them at their Larchmont location.

“Hott Blow Dry Bar & Lounge” will specialize in blowouts & make-up application, in addition they will be offering keratin treatments and hair extensions. If you are leaving the gym, heading to work, a night out or even special occasion parties Hott will fit in with your busy lifestyle. They will be open 7 days a week and offer online bookings options, but walk-ins and old fashioned phone appointments will be welcomed. Please visit their website. They anticipate opening in early 2015.

Hott Blow Dry & Beauty Bar owners, Lia Hakim and Joni Cole-Hatchard
Photo courtesy of: Hott Blow Dry & Beauty Bar

Inside Rye spoke with the owners of Hott Blow Dry Bar & Lounge, Lia Hakim and Joni Cole-Hatchard about the opening of their new location in Rye Brook, NY.

Q: Can you tell me why you picked Rye Ridge Shopping Center for your new location?

A: We have had our eyes on Rye Ridge since we started the process of opening the salon. We have been watching the amazing transformation and growth of the center over the past couple of years. The tenants have  increasingly become the perfect compliment for our demographics.
We inquired about a space in 2013 but at that time there weren’t any appropriate spaces available for our usage.
We were introduced to the owners of the current shopping center in Armonk and they had the perfect size and location for our kick off salon.

Q: What drew you to Rye Brook?

A: Rye Brook is the perfect place for our business. With the ever increasing traffic flow to Rye Ridge and the addition of some key stores and services such as Lesters and Soul Cycle we knew we would wait patiently until a location became available to us.
We were put in contact with Erin Henchy and she took  it from there.
Q: What services will Hott Blow Dry &  Beauty Lounge offer your new clients?

A: We will be offering Blowdrys, Make up, Keratins and Hair Extensions as well as a variety of retail products.
We offer the ability to book appointments online and always welcome walk-ins and the traditional phone bookings.
In Armonk we have hosted several bridal parties, birthday parties and girls nights out. We also offer a Hott To Trot option where our stylists and Make up artists travel to you. We do a tremendous amount of business with the Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations, proms and graduations. We are excited to be so close to All Dressed Up and hope to do some joint promotions or events with them in the future, if they are willing.
For a complete list of services and pricing check out our website

Q: When will you be opening?

A: We are starting construction on the space in Nov and hope to open Jan-Feb.

Q: Where are you other locations?

A: Armonk, NY
Q: Will you be offering anything out of the ordinary at this location?

A: We pride ourselves on our customer service and ensure our clients have an exceptional experience from the moment they walk in the door beginning with an offering of coffee, wine or even a glass of bubbly. When they walk out the door they leave looking beautiful and had a little fun to boot!

Erin Hinchey, Leasing Agent for the Rye Ridge Shopping Center noted, “Our shoppers have indicated to us many times that they would love the convenience of a blow dry bar at the center. It fits in with their busy lifestyle and a great option after working out. Hott Blow Dry Bar has a thriving business and Armonk and we are thrilled to have them. ”

The Rye Ridge Shopping Center is located at the intersection of Ridge Street and Bowman Avenue in Rye Brook, NY. There are over 70 unique boutiques, restaurants, life essentials and professional offices with AMPLE FREE PARKING.

Hott Blow Dry & Beauty Bar owners, Lia Hakim and Joni Cole-Hatchard
Photo courtesy of: Hott Blow Dry & Beauty Bar