The Salon Co.
CH Studios · Knot Platform Client
Overview
A 14-page marketing and booking site for a luxury hair salon — hand-written HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with no framework, no CMS, and no recurring cost. A direct alternative to Squarespace for salon owners who want something custom that's actually theirs.
The Problem
Salon owners pay $30–150/month for Squarespace or similar platforms. The sites look like everyone else's, lack salon-specific features, and the owner is always one price increase away from losing access to their own web presence.
What We Built
Gallery & Portfolio
Filterable work showcase using JavaScript class toggling. No library, no build step — just fast, accessible filtering across all service categories.
Services & Pricing
Full services page with descriptions, pricing, and booking CTAs organized by category. Easy to scan, easy to update.
Smart Navigation
IntersectionObserver-powered sticky header that activates on scroll without layout shift. Zero JavaScript overhead at page load.
CSS Carousel
Auto-rotating image gallery built with pure CSS animation. No JavaScript, no library — runs with zero runtime overhead.
Booking & Contact
Formspree-powered inquiry form routed directly to the owner's inbox. Appointment requests and consultation bookings handled without a backend.
Zero-Dependency Performance
100/100/100 Lighthouse across Performance, Accessibility, and SEO. Sub-second load, no build pipeline, no external dependencies.
Live Site
Outcome
A fully custom site the owner controls entirely — no recurring subscription, no platform branding, no lock-in. Part of the CH Studios Small Business Platform Suite, built on the same zero-dependency web architecture used across all Knot Platform clients.