One of Pickens’ newest businesses, Hair Works, will hold its formal grand opening on Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10. The business is owned and operated by longtime Pickens-area stylist Patty Raines Stephens. Stephens has been a cosmologist in Pickens for 24 years. Joining Stephens are Sharon Campbell and Tina Brown Gantt. The new salon, located at 494 Hampton Ave. in Pickens, offers a full service, including coloring, cuts for the entire family, perms and eyebrow waxing. Hair Works takes appointments or walk-ins and is open Monday-Saturday. Pictured are Campbell, Stephens and Gantt, along with Lou Deck, who was Stephens’ first customer. Stephens has done her hair for 24 years. Stephens did Deck’s hair in cosmetology school and has been doing it ever since. For more information, call (864) 878-6377.