As the Chair Turns - November 2020

Can you feel it? Autumn is in the air.

By the time you read this, the clocks will have fallen back and shorter days will be upon us. I’m an early riser so I appreciated the light in the mornings. It’s the earlier sunsets that will take a little getting used to. But, then we go through this every year, right (even though we voted for permanent Daylight Savings Time a couple years ago).

2020 has been a challenge year in so many ways. We’ve had to make huge adjustment in just about every aspect of our lives. We can no longer rely on our go-to default mannerisms. Every move and action now has to be carefully thought out. Very little feels natural right now. It will, though. We are very adaptable beings. It will just take a little time to unlearn some of the things that have been so hard-wired into our being. Patience and grace has to be our mantra, not just for ourselves but for all who cross our path.

Many of you never stopped working during this pandemic, yet you had to pack up your office and adjust to new work conditions at home. I can not imagine how difficult it must be to make sure you have a healthy work/home balance. For others, like myself, everything came to a screeching halt and was suspended indefinitely. Only recently have some businesses, including mine, been allowed to reopen. Work routines and personal lives are still being hashed out and will be for a while. The dust certainly has not settled yet. These uncertainties are cause for many who have not been able to make their way back to the salon. Some of you may have needed to make other arrangements. Every bit of this is understandable. In the upcoming weeks I do hope to see more of you back in the salon.

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I’m making plans for Holidays and typically "close down the shop" the week between Christmas and New Years. Mom and I talk on the phone daily and during one of our conversations she said she could sure use me for a month. She apologized for making such a request, but I stopped her right then and there and said we would make it happen. That’s the beauty of working for yourself and being able to set your own schedule. I have not been able to see my Mother since my Father’s passing in April and knew I wanted to extended my trip during the Holidays. This is a much needed visit for closure and healing. Mom and I have been putting a list together of projects for when I’m in Colorado so I have no doubt she’ll be keeping me very busy.

I will be away December 25th through January 23rd. This hopefully gives you enough advance notice so you can plan for your Holiday appointments.

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I have a smorgasbord of articles for you this month (I guess I do pretty much every month).

We may not be able to get to some of our usual winter actives, but winter is coming. That means it’s time to think about your winter hair care routine. Your scalp and hair can become dryer during the winter months. Adding a few extra steps to your routine will help ensure your hair stays healthy during the cooler months.

So you want a tapered haircut. Or was it a fade? There can be a little confusion around which is which, especially when you have a certain hairstyle in mind. I have a nice article that will help you avoid any further confusion.

What’s old is new again. A trending hairstyle for you ladies (and men) has been the Shag. I think I’ve mentioned this hair trend before. With all the extra hair growth during lock-down many are experiment with new hairstyles. The Shag is just one of many making a come back. I have a post with a few variations of this haircut if you’re considering a change. *Just don’t, please do not consider a mullet (although I do have a nice history of the mullet for you later on).

Speaking of hair growth, you guys have had your share of it, too. Last month I had an article for you about “pretty boy” haircuts that were cut shorter on the sides. This month have nice article on longer hairstyles and how to pull one off if you’re considering letting your hair grow.

Did you know carrots were good for your hair, too. Carrots contain vitamin A, vitamin E, beta carotene, and other essential nutrients that are great for hair and scalp health. I have a few hair treatment recipes for you using carrot oil.

I also have articles for you on winter beard care, scalp issues, early signs of male pattern baldness, and a podcast that caught may ear last month.

As always, I am available by email, text or phone if you have any questions or concerns.

Be well. Take Hair! AND #MaskUp 😷
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AND VOTE !!!

What's Inside This Month

• What You Need to Know Before and When You Arrive for Your Appointment
• Winter Hair Care Tips
• What's the Difference Between a Taper and a Fade?
• IG Trend Alert: Snag the Shag
• Long Hairstyles for Men, because that post-lockdown length looks quite good, actually
• You Asked: Why Is My Scalp So Itchy?
• Tips for Identifying and Treating Common Scalp Issues
• 6 Tips for Autumn Beard Care
• Is Carrot Oil Good for Your Hair?
• "Follically Challenged": Early Signs of Male Pattern Baldness
• The Story of Hair: The Mullet Story: a brief history

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