Colorful cultural dragon dancers and the pounding beat of traditional Asian drummers helped to set the scene for a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony to officially Gateway Nails & Spa to the Copperwood shopping plaza in Citrus Heights.

CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) – Colorful dragon dancers and the pounding beat of traditional Asian drummers helped set the scene for a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony to officially welcome Gateway Nails & Spa to the Copperwood shopping plaza in Citrus Heights.

Shop owner, Christina Truong, welcomed family, friends and community members to the afternoon celebration which was hosted by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Once the bright red celebratory ribbon was cut, the crackling sound of firecrackers lit for good luck filled the air.

Afternoon customers reclined comfortably in spa chairs inside while the ribbon cutting ceremony took place just outside as they enjoyed a calming afternoon of pampering including an aromatic foot soak before a relaxing pedicure.

At multiple other workstations, manicurists artfully tended to the application of colorful gel and acrylic colors.

Truong was also honored with three official certificates of recognition including one presented by Citrus Heights Mayor MariJane Lopez-Taff, another from state Assemblymember Josh Hoover’s office and a third from Sacramento Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez’s office.

Shop owner, Christina Truong, welcomed family, friends and community members to the afternoon celebration which was hosted by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Feb 7.

The salon offers expert nail services and relaxing spa treatments including manicures, pedicures, gel, dipping, acrylic, waxing and eyelash extensions.

Gateway Nails and Spa welcomed its first customers earlier last week in a soft opening.

Truong expressed her gratitude for the support of everyone who came out to celebrate and thanked everyone for their support.

Gateway Nails & Spa is the first of two businesses to open adjacent to one another in the same retail strip of suites in the Copperwood shopping plaza.

Signage for BAD Bakers, which is now under construction, could be seen on one side of the salon nearest the Starbucks coffee shop.

On the other side of Gateway Nails and Spa, construction continues on the new O Tasty Mongolian Barbecue restaurant which is scheduled to open this spring.

Gateway Nails and Spa is located at 7056 Sunrise Blvd, Suite C. Business hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The business is closed on Mondays.

Visit: https://gatewaynailsandspa.com/ for a listing of professional services and to schedule booking online.