LEWISTON – Christine Nichols and Stacey Lowell have opened a new venture, Manhattan Boutique.

Both women worked together at Regis Hair Styling in Auburn but wanted to open their own establishment. Their new salon at 934 Lisbon St. is a full service salon. Along with hair styling, Manhattan Boutique offers body waxing, facials, scalp treatments, hair extensions, while specializing in hair foiling.

Both bring 18 years of experience to the business, and both had their own salon in the past; Christine in Lewiston, Stacey in Greene.

The salon, which opened May 1, is planning a grand opening celebration June 24 and 25.