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“Huge controversy” prompts name change for Regina salon

Tired of the unwanted attention that comes with sharing a name with a Middle East jihadist group, a Regina salon owner is looking to rebrand. Adrian Raaber / Global News

REGINA – Tired of the unwanted attention that comes with sharing a name with a Middle East jihadist group, a Regina salon owner is looking to rebrand.

Two months ago Isis Salon & Day Spa owner Lori Pawson began receiving inquiries about whether or not her business had any affiliation with ISIS, a jihadist group that has been making headlines with violent actions in the Middle East.

“I couldn’t believe someone would refer to a beauty salon and spa as an ISIS terrorist group,” Pawson said at the time.

Despite ongoing support from clients and community partners Pawson says the issue has turned into a “huge controversy.”

Pawson is now looking for help coming up with a new name for her salon – suggestions can be emailed to namechangechallenge@gmail.com.

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