The Beauty BAR, located at 234 W 3rd St on the corner of Third and Main in Downtown Texarkana, is a space where creativity can thrive. A place where anyone who goes in comes out feeling beautiful.

Taylor Barr, the founder and owner of the Beauty BAR, opened her business eight years ago in 2015. She wanted to work in an environment where she felt free to create at all times.

“I was restless for the idea I had,” Barr said. “One morning I woke up, got some coffee and started driving around Texarkana looking at buildings and trying to visualize myself working there, and when I turned the corner at Texas Boulevard and Broad St, I saw the space that I knew was perfect for me.”

Opening a business is not an easy feat. Barr first focused her attention on working through the financial information that she needed to open her salon. First she needed to secure a small loan from her bank in order to get started. 

“It was a lot of sweat, tears and hard work,” Barr said. “Then, on April 1, 2015, I opened the doors, and my first client was my daughter, Emma Barr.”

Barr and her team of seven stylists are able to ensure clients that they are receiving the best experience possible. Each customer is guaranteed a “modern salon experience” with a stylist who is excited to help their clients feel confident.

“We are a close group of women girl-bosses with individual talents, constantly learning new techniques, and we’re eager to help you look your best for any occasion,” the Beauty BAR team said. “Whether it’s a refresh for your current look, a formal event, a weekend blowout or a birthday makeover, we will work with you to make sure you walk out of our salon feeling like a rockstar.”

They offer many services in addition to hair, including bridal, makeup, tanning, lash and brow and waxing and threading services. Prices vary depending on the service. The starting price for each is listed on their website.

“Our talented team of beauty experts specialize in hair, makeup, bridal parties, nails and tanning,” the Beauty BAR team said.

The business makes Barr extremely proud because of how far her it has come. 

“Eight years later, the Beauty BAR TXK is still going strong,” Barr said. “I continue to get up everyday and do something that I truly love.”