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about her age at 13 yrs old so that she could work in a
factory making plastic hangers to help out the family.  

Luong’s gift for impeccable service proved to be a success
and the Arkansas business expanded. The children were
heavily involved and worked at the salons after school to
help out their mother in the family business. The children
grew and went off to college keeping the same work ethic
and family values as they embarked on their respective
medical careers.

In 2005, Luong sold the business and moved her family to
the warmer weather of South Florida to accommodate a
health issue. At that time Beth was preparing for her
medical residency when her brother, Thanh Nguyen, came
to her with the idea for “Tipsy” and the adventure began.
"As a family, we support each other’s dreams,” said Beth,
“it’s just what we do.” The concept was born and the first
Tipsy SalonBar opened in Wellington that same year.

When asked about the Las Olas location, Beth said she
and her family were visiting Fort Lauderdale and decided
to stop in for a salon service at what was then Las Olas
Beauty. Beth fell in love with the ambiance of the street and
said “I knew there was something special about Las Olas”.
She made a very bold offer to purchase the salon during
that visit…and the rest is history. Tipsy Salonbar on Las
Olas opened in August 2015 with the southern hospitality
of a lifelong friend in an upscale setting.

Ten years after its inception in Wellington, Tipsy has grown
into a franchise of 5 salons with more planned in Miami,
Delray, and Boyton Beach. The family has grown, too. Beth
and Matt are the proud parents of two toddlers, ages three
and 18 months. No doubt these children will be raised
with the same family values and work ethic instilled by
their grandmother. You can find Beth, her mom, her cousins
and the extended Tipsy “family” on any given day working
long hours to make sure their guests are well taken care of.
“I love what I do…I would do it even if I didn’t get paid!”
said Beth.

We love your passion Beth! Thank you for bringing your
dream to Las Olas!

Tipsy Salonbar Las Olas is located at 1503 E. Las Olas.
Open Monday through Saturday, 9am-8pm. Sunday
11am-5pm. Salon services include: hair, nails, waxing,
threading, eyelash extensions, permanent make-up, facials,
and skin care. For more information call 954-779-2616 or
www.tipsysalonbar.com