Who We are
From our full-time Concierge Manager to our premium build-outs and finishes, we strive to provide an extraordinary experience for our salon professionals and their clients. We look for talented beauty and wellness professionals determined to build their businesses, grow their clientele, and provide exceptional service. We’re founded by innovative entrepreneurs serving entrepreneurs—which is why we attract a culture of committed salon owners who want to help each other in every location of our salon communities.
Our Mission
Salons by JC is committed to providing the premier salon experience for salon professionals to take control of their careers through salon ownership with excellent locations, client care, business support, education, community, and empowerment to enhance their lifestyle.
Maria Clara Medina
Manager of Salons by JC - West Palm Beach
My two children have been my world. Every sunrise and sunset revolved around them; their laughter, their struggles, their milestones. It was a decision I made willingly to dedicate my life to their education and well-being. They were my most treasured students, and every lesson I imparted, and every story I told, was to ensure they grew up with strong roots and even stronger wings.
But while my heart was devoted to them, I never let the world outside fade away. During the years they were at school, I found a calling outside those walls. The Respect Life office waved to me, a place where I could stand up for the values I held dear. My hands were busy, and my heart was full as I volunteered, advocating for the sanctity of life in all its stages. But the journey didn’t end there. Side by side with my husband, we delved into the Compass Catholic Ministry. Together, we shared our faith and financial insights, weaving together our spiritual and practical wisdom to guide and uplift others.
Yet, amidst all this, there remained a spark inside me, a reminder of a past life – my entrepreneurial spirit. It whispered tales of the days when I hustled, innovated, and embraced challenges head-on. As the days neared when my children would leave for college, those whispers grew louder. It was time to listen.
The universe, in its mysterious ways, presented an opportunity just when I was ready to embrace it. I came across a venture where I could empower professionals in the beauty and wellness sector to become independent. It felt right, like a natural extension of my journey. Not only was I returning to the business world, but I was also providing a platform for countless others to realize their dreams.
Today, as I look back, I am filled with gratitude. For my children, who have grown into wonderful adults, for my community, which gave me a sense of purpose, and for every brave soul I have met along the way. Those who decided to take the leap and wear the hat of an entrepreneur. Our paths are never easy, but they are always worth it. And in this dance of life, all I can say is, the journey continues…
Realizing the Dream of a Better Salon Experience
Salons by JC was founded in 1997 by Jack Griffey & Cecil Miller. Jack’s wife, Elke, who worked as a hairstylist, went to work one day and the salon was shut down without notice. While Elke was looking for another job, Jack and Cecil took the concept where you lease individual suites to multiple salons and beauty industry professionals, and so, Salons by JC was born.
Jack and Cecil opened the first SBJC location in Dallas, Texas, with a commitment to ongoing premium service via a full-time Concierge and empowering salon owners to start their businesses. Although Jack is now semi-retired, and Cecil passed away in 2020, we continue the family-owned legacy with a new generation of leadership from Jack’s Son, Steve Griffey who is President, and Cecil’s son, Austin Miller who is VP of Corporate Operations. Today SBJC has over 150 locations nationwide and serves 4,000+ salon owners and continues to grow everyday!