The Little Yellow Cottage on Laurens rests comfortably in Aiken, S.C., America’s polo capital. Inside, a team of stylists, massage therapists, manicurists, pedicurists and a skincare specialist host a house full of clients, thanks to the solid and growing reputation of PowerCuts Salon and Spa. A beloved downtown business, it captures the vibe of this bustling city with its dusty red-clay roads and one-way streets.

When the historic home went up for sale, founder Sara Power Barber knew she could turn its plaster walls, wooden floors and fireplaces into a comfortable, chic spa experience perfect for women but not too girly for guys. Click here to read what clients have to say.

PowerCuts opened in 1997 as a full-service salon with two styling chairs and one employee. Seven years later, the business moved across the street to its new digs, where a spa was launched inside the Little Yellow Cottage with the claw-foot tub.

PowerCuts Salon and Spa proudly supports the Aiken Downtown Development Association and the Aiken Chamber of Commerce.

Meet the PowerCuts Salon and Spa staff:

• Sara Power Barber, master stylist
• Elizabeth Becker, senior stylist
• Tabatha Benack, senior stylist
• Krystal Caruso, licensed massage therapist
• Carrie Katonak, esthetician/stylist
• Brenda Quick, salon manager
• Rebecca Smith, stylist