By Richard L. Gaw
Staff Writer

Currie Hair Skin Nails, the venerable institution of style and fashion with five locations in Pennsylvania and Delaware, announced last week that it was closing. The company operated stores in Glen Mills, Kennett Square, Wayne, and at Justison Landing and the Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, Del.

On June 27 at 7 p.m., Owner Randy Currie issued the following statement, which was posted on the company’s social media and sent via text to its customers and to its staff, who did not receive prior notice of its closing:

“I want to take a moment to share something very personal and important with all of you. These salons and spas have been my life, and I have poured my heart and efforts into making them successful. The journey hasn't always been easy — especially during the pandemic, which challenged us in ways we never expected.

“Thanks to the support of government assistance, we managed to navigate those difficult times. However, as that aid diminished, we faced increasing financial struggles, including overdue rent. I worked tirelessly with our landlords to find better terms, and I am grateful to have reached agreements that gave us more time to catch up.

“Unfortunately, our longstanding relationship with Glen Eagle Square, where we’ve been operating since 1990—35 years—took a difficult turn. They offered us a plan to pay back what we owed but required a personal guarantee. Without it, they threatened to seize the contents of our location. I felt I had little choice but to agree, trusting that as long as we stayed current on our rent, everything would be okay.

“I diligently made payments from January through June 2025, believing that we were on the right track. However, today I learned from my bank that my account has been seized, and I truly do not know what will happen next.”

Currie also apologized for the inconvenience that the closing of the company will have on its customers and staff:

“This has been an overwhelming and disappointing blow, and I am truly sorry for the uncertainty and loss this may cause.

“Please know that I take full responsibility for this situation. I am doing everything I can to address it and to find the best way forward. My commitment to you and our team remains steadfast, and I will keep you updated as I learn more.

Thank you for your loyalty, support, and understanding.”

Established in 1978, Currie Hair Skin Nails quickly became a leader in the beauty industry and offered its customers a full-service salon and spa, offering luxury spa and hair services that included massages, facial, manicures, pedicures and waxing. Known for its commitment to creating the “Currie Luxury Experience,” the company earned its reputation by delivering “an exceptional experience to our guests through education, outstanding amenities, and a desire to be the best,” it wrote on its website. “We are a salon and spa of distinctive design, staffed by professionals with an unwavering commitment to service and detail.”

Since the posting of its closures, comments from customers at all locations have continued to flood in, the vast majority of which have expressed sadness and offered encouragement to Currie and his staff. 

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email [email protected].