History timeline

  • June 2006
    • Grand Opening of Five Senses Spa and Salon.

  • 2007
    April 2007
    Finding a Cure for Hair Care.

    July 2007
    • WEEK-25 St. Jude Dream Home Winners.

  • January 2008

    Salon Offers Compassionate Aid to Cancer Patients.

    June 2008

    Who, What & Where.

    July 2008

    • WEEK-25 Buddy Check 25.

    September 2008

    • Friday Night Breast Cancer Awareness.

    • Try It On For the Cure.

    October 2008

    • Our You News Breast Cancer Survivor Recipient.

    Initiative Encourages Cancer Tests.

    December 2008

    DeWayne's World - Wanted: Empathy for Drivers.

    Pampered Senses, Emotional Healing.

    Inspiration Fills Tiny Room.

  • March 2010

    • WEEK-25: Donating Hair Can Make a Difference for Cancer Patients.

    May 2010

    Five Senses Collects Hair For Oil Spill.

    November 2010

    • WEEK-25: Haircut for Hope.

  • January 2012

    •Top 200 Spa and Salon in North America 2012 award by Salon Today. Areas of distinction included,

    - Environmental Sustainability pg 48

    - Philanthropy pg 51

    - 2012 Award TV News Story Video!

    • Serious Business Conference in New Orleans, LA.

    • “Ponytails for a Purpose” at Ridgeview, with x participants.

    - Photos.

    - News.

    June 2012

    • Maui Jim Children’s Home Golf Classic.

    August 2012

    Guest testimonial video.

    September 2012

    • Homecoming Ask on the side of the building.

    October 2012

    • Hope, Skip, Jump benefit for Elizabeth Grant.

    - Photos.

    - News.

    • Komen Pink Promise Survivor Fashion Show.

    - Photos.

    - News.

    November 2012

    • Forty Under 40 Award received by owners, Paola and Steve Hinton.

    December 2012

    • TAPS Animal Shelter

    - Photos.

    - News.

    • WMBD Greg & Dan radio remote.

    • Redesign of nail room and color bar begins.

  • January 2013

    • Top 200 Spa and Salon in North America 2013 award by Salon Today. Areas of distinction included,

    - Environmental Sustainability pg 45

    - Philanthropy pg 46

    • Serious Business Conference in New Orleans, LA.

    • Redesign of nail room and color bar completed.

    April 2013

    • Capitol Hill Lobby Days with PBA.

    May 2013

    • “Ponytails for a Purpose” at Ridgeview Elementary School, with four participants. Special guest, Sheriff McCoy.

    September 2013

    • CHICAGO cast members Lindsay, Paige, Sherisse and Dan, come in to enjoy some pampering!

    October 2013

    • Pure Beaute photo shoot.

  • January 2014

    • Top 200 Spa and Salon in North America 2014 award by Salon Today. Areas of distinction included,

    - Growth pg 70

    • Serious Business Conference in New Orleans, LA.

    April 2014

    Père Marquette Wedding Fashion Shoot.

    October 2014

    Spoil a Survivor Contest. Five Senses hosts a contest to nominate a breast cancer survivor to win a day of pampering.

  • January 2015

    • Top 200 Spa and Salon in North America 2015 award by Salon Today. Areas of distinction included,

    - National Magazine Cover

    - Customer Service pg 45

    - Growth pg 68

    - 2015 Award and Magazine Cover TV News Story!

    February 2015

    Five Senses Gets National Attention.

    March 2015

    • A proposal at Five Senses caught on camera!

    • Owner, Paola Hinton, a part of America's Beauty Show speaker panel at Chicago's McCormick Place.

    April 2015

    • Elizabeth Grant room dedication

    May 2015

    • “Ponytails for a Purpose” at Ridgeview Elementary School, with xxx participants.

    Special guest, Samantha Jones.

    June 2015

    • Avant garde and texture photo shoot.

    • APP launches.

    August 2015

    • Maui Jim Children’s Home Golf Classic.

    October 2015

    • Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

    - Video. 3 Things 2 Change 1 Mind.

    - Video 2. 3 Things 2 Change 1 Mind Part Two.

    - Video 3.

    - DSA Contest Winners.

    • Komen Pink Promise Survivor Fashion Show

    - Photos.

    - News.

    November 2015

    • Military Discount implemented for our guests that have served for our country.

    December 2015

    • Game vs Riley.

    • A Cut and A Cold One.

  • January 2016

    • Serious Business Conference in New Orleans, LA.

    February 2016

    “Jeans for Teens” collection for Jack and Jill of America.

    March 2016

    • “Ponytails for a Purpose” at Ridgeview, with 12 participants.

    - Video.

    - News.

    April 2016

    • Two Girl Scout Troops to earn their "Ownership" badge.

    May 2016

    • New location announcement to the team!

    June 2016

    • VIP Memberships.

    - Launch.

    - Radio Commercial Video.

    • Recruitment video with team testimonials.

    Sarah’s 10-year anniversary.

    • Five Senses’ 10-year anniversary.

    • Trash-ion Show.

    - Video.

    - Pictures.

    August 2016

    • New Build-Out Progress.

    - Demo.

    September - 9/12 2016

    • Laura celebrates her 5-year anniversary.

    October 2016

    • New Build-Out Progress.

    - Plumbing, Electrical and Studs.

    • Team outing at The Art Garage Studio.

    • Komen 2016 Pink Promise Survivor Fashion Show.

    - Video.

    - Pictures.

    Halloween Fun!

    November

    • Top 200 Spa and Salon in North America for 2017.

    - Announcement.

    - Team Photo.

    December 2016

    • South Side Mission collection.

  • January 2017

    • Top 200 Spa and Salon in North America 2017 award by Salon Today! Areas of distinction included,

    - Philanthropy pg 36 and blog

    - Inventory Management blog

    - Technology blog

    - Retail & Merchandising blog

    - Announcement.

    - Team Announcement.

    February 2017

    • 2/1: New location open for operation!

    • Melissa 10 Year Anniversary.

    March 2017

    Grand Opening Celebration.

    April 2017

    • 2017 Trash-ion Show.

    May 2017

    "Ponytails for a Purpose" 2017 at Ridgeview with 5 participants.

    June 2017

    De-tangle with Dad Event

    August 2017

    Maui Jim Charity Golf Outing.

    September 2017

    • Five Senses Team helps donate to Dunlap High School's Pack the Trailer Campaign for Huston, TX after Hurricane Harvey.

    Tasha's 10 Year Anniversary.

    October 2017

    Halloween Fun!

    December 2017

    • Five Senses Spa, Salon & Barbershop celebrates Top 200 Spa and Salon in North America award 2018 with 1¢ services!

  • January 2018

    • Top 200 Spa and Salon in North America 2018 award by Salon Today! Areas of distinction included,

    - Inventory Management: Salon Today Magazine pg 26, Salon Today Blog

    - Retail & Merchandising: Salon Today Blog

    • 1/28/2018 Chicago Tribune features $10,000 Team Bonus on the Sunday Cover & Business Section

    March 2018

    • Congressman Darin LaHood visits Five Senses to talk about $10,000 Team Bonus

    - WEEK TV Coverage

    - Peoria Journal Star Newspaper Article

    • Top 20 Salon of The Year 2018! Five Senses Spa, Salon & Barbershop is honored to be a Top 20 Salon of the Year 2018 finalist and to be on the same list as other fine spas and salons across North America!

    April 2018

    • 4/12/2018 Press Conference in Washington, DC. Five Senses owner, Paola Hinton, was invited to Washington DC to speak about Five Senses' $10,000 Team Bonus at a press conference alongside Rep. Darin LaHood, Senator Ted Cruz, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and six other US Representatives!

    - Paola Hinton speaks at press conference

    - Rep. Darin LaHood speaks at press conference

    - WMBD TV Coverage

    - One America News Network News Coverage

    - Congressmen Darin LaHood's Newsletter

    - American's For Tax Reform Press Conference full 1hr Facebook Live Stream

    May 2018

    • Ponytails for a Purpose 2018 at Ridgeview Elementry School with 8 participants.

    - Event Coverage

    - WMBD TV Coverage

    • Five Senses is awarded a Top 20 Salon of the Year in North America by Salon Today Magazine!

    - Pg. 46

    June 2018

    • Five Senses 12 Year Anniversary video surprise for Paola!

    • Five Senses is recognized with a proclamation from the city of Peoria, Illinois for being awarded a Top 20 Salon of the Year in North America by Salon Today Magazine!

    - Video

    - Pg. 46

    June 2018

    • Five Senses is proud to add Healthcare Insurance to our long list of benefits that we offer for our employees!

    July 2018

    • We had the pleasure of showcasing our skills by providing a hair demonstration for the students at Tricoci University!

    - Video

    August 2018

    • Team Outing with Chalk and Chestnut painting signs!

    - Album

    • Five Senses provided hair services for the entire wedding party for this photoshoot with I Do Events, photographed by Vivid Studios, Inc.

    - Album

    October 2018

    • Our whole team attended an amazing seminar hosted by salon industry speaker Michael Cole of Summit Salons.

    - Picture

    • October 2018 FICA Tip Tax Roundtable Discussion held at Five Senses with Congressman Darin LaHood and other salon industry business owners.

    - Paola Hinton's involvement with FICA Tip Tax Legislation

    - News Coverage

    Halloween Fun!

    December 2018

    • Five Senses escape room Christmas Party at Escape 60 in Peoria, IL.

    - Pictures

    - Top 200 Spa and Salon in North America 2019 announcement.

  • January 2019

    • Top 200 Spa and Salon in North America 2019 award by Salon Today! Areas of distinction included,

    - Retail & Merchandising: Salon Today Magazine pg 40

    - Compensation & Benefits

    - Customer Service

    - Inventory Management

    - Salon Culture

    - Technology

    • Serious Business Conference in New Orleans, LA.

    - Owner, Paola Hinton spoke on how the FICA Tip Tax impacts Five Senses and negatively effects the Beauty Industry.

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    • Five Senses attends Weddings of a Lifetime bridal event at the Peoria Civic Center.

    - Picture

    March 2019

    • Five Senses celebrates team celebrations during January and February, 2019 with a Food Friday.

    - Video

    • Five Senses contributes 3.6lbs of donated hair for The Great Cut event hosted by The Longhairs. During this event, they successfully broke the Guinness World Record for the most hair donated to charity in 24 hours with a hefty donation of 339lbs of hair, which was sent over to our friends at Children With Hair Loss!

    - Picture

    - Article

    May 2019

    • Five Senses hosts another successful Ponytails for a Purpose at Ridgeview Elementary School.

    - WEEK

    - Central Illinois Proud

    June 2019

    • Five Senses 13th Anniversary!

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    September 2019

    • Five Senses celebrates Janice's retirement from Aveda after 30 years of service! We love you, Janice!

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    • The 50+ medical staff from Unity Point Health - Peoria enjoyed 96 pampering services during their 4th Annual Spa Day at Five Senses!

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