48 September 18 - 24, 2025 dallasobserver.com DALLAS OBSERVER Contents | ReadeRs’ PiCks | shoPPing & seRviCes | aRts & enteRtainment | Food & dRink | sPoRts & ReCReation › BEST HAIR SALON Glow Salon Not every salon can turn brunettes blond without frying their hair. Glow Salon stands out for just that. Owned by senior stylist Rosalina Perez, this Oak Cliff salon has earned a six-year reputation for making blond dreams come true, especially for Latinas. The casual, contemporary salon draws a loyal clientele, thanks to stylists like Perez and Joselyn Quintana, who prioritize hair integrity through honest consultations, reasonable expectations, approachable pricing and realistic maintenance plans—the result: dreamy, dimensional locks with no brassiness in sight. 217 S. Polk St., Suite B 972-325-6745 facebook.com/glowsalonoc › BEST PLACE TO BUY A COWBOY HAT McKinney Hat Co. Cowboy core never left Texas, but now it has hit the masses. Whether you’re riding for the brand or in your Bella Hadid era, McKinney Hat Co. has you covered. We’ve admired this locally owned Western-wear shop from afar since it opened in McKinney in 2021. Last holiday season, it landed on Henderson Avenue. Tap into your inner cattle baron with a $5,600 Stetson Diamante 1000x felt hat, or go for the customization. The experiential shop offers branding and an array of embellishments to add your unique flair. 2923 N. Henderson Ave. 972-863-8379 mckinneyhatcompany.com › BEST HOTEL TO BOOK A STAYCATION Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa The Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa is just far up north enough that Dallas washes to the wayside, without catching a flight or driving for hours. It has all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a well-off suburban luxe hotel, and we’re not mad at it. It’s a golfer’s paradise with state-of-the-art courses, an adults- only rooftop pool, a spa equipped with a private spa pool and plenty to eat. Our ultimate day includes teeing off, followed by a bottle of Veuve Cliquot or a spicy marg by the pool and dinner at the swanky Trick Pony. Schedule your stay to align with one of the resort’s specialty programs, like a pitmaster class or the Ice House Oktoberfest Beer Dinner. 4341 PGA Parkway, Frisco 469-305-4500 omnihotels.com/hotels/pga-frisco › BEST COWBOY BOOT STORE Lane Boots Who needs red bottoms when you can have blue? Arlington- founded Lane Boots has built a loyal following for its handmade leather cowgirl boots, crafted in Leon, Mexico, and rooted in style. When it came time for its first storefront, Lane Boots kept it local, opening a Galleria Dallas in December 2024. The brand is known for its signature teal outsoles and fashion-forward designs, like the sold-out Lexington Boot in smoldering ruby. 13350 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1245 214-396-0492 laneboots.com › BEST PLACE TO SELL GOLD Forest Gold and Silver Exchange Gold prices are at a record high, above $3,000 an ounce. If you’ve got old jewelry or scraps collecting dust, now is the time to cash in. Forest Gold and Silver Exchange is the spot to do it. This family-owned North Dallas shop buys gold, silver, diamonds, coins and luxury goods at competitive and fair prices. Tucked in a strip mall, the space is secure, welcoming and refreshingly honest. 11722 Marsh Lane, No. 368 469-245-4853 › BEST JEWELRY REPAIR Sergio’s Jewelry How often have we let one of our favorite jewelry pieces sit in a drawer for years because of a broken clasp or a missing jump-ring? Sergio’s Fine Jewelry in East Dallas’ Casa Linda shopping center has been entrusted with repairing everything from our Find Love, Foster Hope. Adopt or foster your new best friend today! Visit spca.org to learn more.
