Lauren Wood business portrait

Michelle Bonilla, 38, cuts the hair of one of her customers at Bonilla Salon and Spa, 635 S. Waverly Rd. on Thursday morning. Bonilla opened her business two years ago after living in Lansing her entire life. The salon offers different hair, nail and skin services including pedicures and facials.

Michelle Bonilla, 38, owner of Bonilla Salon and Spa, 635 S. Waverly Rd. opened her business two years ago after living in Lansing her entire life. The salon offers different hair, nail and skin services including pedicures and facials. "The freedom of being able to do what you want and how you want things is great," said Bonilla about owning her salon.