Wink Salon Will Reopen in Biltmore Village
The business returns to its original Asheville location on October 6, 2026, following extensive flood repairs.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Wink Salon will officially reopen its doors in Biltmore Village on October 6, 2026. The business returns to its original site after sustaining severe flood damage during Hurricane Helene in 2024.
Why it matters
The reopening marks a significant milestone in the recovery of Biltmore Village, as business owners prioritize returning to the area to support the community. The shop has operated from temporary locations while undergoing repairs over the last two years.
The salon sustained seven feet of water damage during the hurricane and now operates with a smaller team of eight staff members. This is a reduction from the 35 employees the business employed prior to the 2024 flood.
The players
Wink Salon
An Asheville-based business that has provided beauty services in Biltmore Village since 2005.
The details
After opening in 2005, the salon was forced to relocate temporarily when Hurricane Helene inundated the structure with seven feet of water. Owners spent nearly two years repairing the facility, citing deep roots in the community and consistent customer demand as the primary reasons for the rebuild.
Timeline
Wink Salon originally opened in 2005.
Hurricane Helene caused flooding and damage in September 2024.
Wink Salon will officially reopen on October 6, 2026.
Market Landscape
The return of this salon follows the broader trend of small businesses rebuilding in Biltmore Village after the devastation caused by the 2024 Hurricane Helene flood damage. This reopening reflects the localized efforts to restore the area's economic base following historic weather disruptions.
Local residents and long-term clients can return to the original Biltmore Village location for services beginning in October. This move restores access to a community staple that has been operating from temporary sites since late 2024.
The takeaway
Supporting long-standing local businesses can be a vital component of a community's long-term disaster recovery strategy. Residents may find that local service providers are particularly grateful for patronage as they work to return to their pre-disaster operational standards.
Further reading
Learn more about local business activity in the Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WLOS.
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