B.beautiful hair lounge has been in Downtown Brookings for 12 years, starting in the old bank location, now called 5th and 5th. Owner Megan Klinkefus described the salon, which offers haircuts, styling, coloring, and brow waxes, as a creative, inspiring, encouraging, and safe space. “At least I hope that's what people feel when they are here,” Megan said with a laugh.

“I always knew I wanted to open something or have my own thing. Personally, I like being in charge of everything- I get to make all the decisions, the hard and the easy. I like the flexibility, but it’s hard to say no… the downside of flexibility.”

Beyond the hair lounge, Megan also runs RO + MO, a hot tool hair styling company named after her two sons. Megan worked closely with a product company to develop esthetically pleasing and hair-friendly blow dryers and a hair waver. RO + MO has sold over 450 hot tools in the last year, locally and nationwide.

When asked why she is located in Downtown Brookings, Megan noted, “I like the energy and the atmosphere of Downtown. There’s something special about it. I like looking outside and seeing life and activity. It’s a hidden gem for some people.”