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7/1/2022 0 Comments

As the Chair Turns - July 2022

Hey There.
Just checking in with you.
You doing OK?
Me, I’m doing OK, thanks.  Some days are definitely easier (better) than others. Thank goodness for distractions, right.  For me those distractions have been sports.  NBA Finals.  Stanley Cup. Tennis. Baseball.  Just about anything other than the news.  I’ve got my finger on the pulse, though, so I’m not completely out of the loop.  Too much news and my day can spiral out of control real fast, that’s for sure.  If it gets to that point I might as well turn out the light, pull the covers over my head and call it a day.  Thankfully those “out of control” news days are few and far in between.

Speaking of distractions…

I stumble across a few YouTube channels with some real feel good content.  I have links for a few of them under “Episodes” below.  These are ordinary individuals doing extra-ordinary things for people that may have fallen a little behind with some of life’s tasks.  There really are good people out there doing good deeds and wanting nothing in return (well, except for subscribers).  You get my drift.

Summers here.  Many of you are planning long overdue vacations.  I hope you have a great time where ever your adventure takes you.  I'm looking forward to you sharing some of those stories with me when I see you next.

An early heads up.  I’ll be taking my vacation early September (the 8th through the 17th).  I’ll be visiting my Mom and I have a High School Class Reunion.  I know that’s a couple months out, but you’ll want to keep that in mind when planning your upcoming appointments.
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This month it's about protecting your hair for the summer. I also have articles on what your hair and scalp say about your health, hair-wash hacks, workout hairstyles, and choosing the right hair color for your skin tone. All that and more so please scroll down and check it out!

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

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Be Well and Take Hair!
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What's Inside This Month
  • Protecting Your Hair from the Summer Sun
  • Here's How You Can Protect your Hair from Sun Damage This Summer
  • What Your Hair & Scalp Say About Your Health
  • Hair-Wash Hacks: A Down-and-Dirty 'Do Guide
  • You've Got Dandruff. So What Do You Do?
  • 6 Workout Hairstyles to Avoid Hair Breakage
  • How to Determine What Hair Color Will Be Most Flattering on Your Skin Tone
  • How to Use Curl Cream on Wavy Hair
  • Episodes: Ordinary People doing Extra-Ordinary Things
  • "Follically Challenged": F.D.A. Approves Alopecia Drug That Restores Hair Growth in Many Patients
  • What's Cookin': Strawberry Shortcake Casserole
  • The Story of Hair: The Man Behind Fashion's Most Famous Bob
  • In the News: FDA Approves Dermavant’s VTAMA Cream, 1%, for the Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis in Adults
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6/1/2022 0 Comments

As the Chair Turns - June 2022

Hey there.
How are you doing?
You alright?

It has been one heck of a month.
I've been left speechless so many times this month, so I'm going to keep this intro short.

If you or someone you know is struggling, feeling troubled, or hurting in any way, please reach out for help.

Let's hold out a hand and lift each other up.

This month I'm focusing on the health of your scalp and hair with articles on hair oiling: the benefits, choosing oil, and how to do it, and vitamin F for stronger strands. I also have articles on prepping your hair for warmer weather and deep side part hairstyles. All that and more so please scroll down and check it out!

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

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Be Well and Take Hair!
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What's Inside This Month
  • Guys: Prepare Your Hair for Warmer Weather
  • Hair Oiling: Benefits, Choosing Oil, and How to Do It
  • What You Need to Know About Using Coconut Oil for Your Hair
  • Coconut-Based Hair Oil: Repairs and Protects
  • Tips for (not so frosted) Men's Highlights
  • Why You Should Be Using Vitamin F for Stronger Strands
  • Show-Stopping Deep Side Part Hairstyles
  • How to Detangle Hair and Keep it From Getting Knotty
  • Episodes: Recess Therapy
  • "Follically Challenged": One Step Closer to Creating New Hair Follicles
  • What's Cookin': Breakfast for Dinner
  • The Story of Hair:
    From Slavery to Colonialism and School Rules: a history of myths about black hair
    From Slavery Forward: The Evolution of Black Men's Hairstyles
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5/1/2022 0 Comments

As the Chair Turns - May 2022

                                                   Hello.  Hello.  Hello.

I know I say this pretty much every month, but I truly hope you are doing well.  And those of you who are “re-entering” the work space (or have already), I hope it’s going smoothly.  A new routine (even though it’s really not) takes time getting used to.  Please be patient with yourself and those around you.  You got this!

We had a couple workshops in the salon last month.  One on a new haircolor line and the other on the Davines products we carry in the salon.  Davines is an amazing company that prides their self on beauty and sustainability.  The line has a haircare product for all the hair and scalp concerns you might have.  It is treatment based for specific needs as well as focusing on your everyday haircare needs. I will never “push” products on you, but I also want you to be using  the right products for your haircare needs.  That’s the purpose of my newsletter, too.  To help, educate, and answer any questions you might have.

The news of the day (of the world) certainly hasn’t let up at all, that’s for sure.  I know we (I) need to be paying attention but I also know we (I) need to make sure we’re (I’m) finding and making time to shut it off and take a break.  Watching our local sports teams (Go Warriors!) is just one of the ways I “escape” from the draining news. I’m way behind on movies but just recently binged “Heartstopper” on Netflix.  And Oh My, what a great series. I can’t recommend it enough.  Podcasts are a great “escape”, too.  I have one for you below a client recommended that is full of "spies, secrets, soviets, and leather pants".  It’s a timely listen, too, considering what’s happening in the Ukraine right now.

We are mask free in the salon so I am leaving it to you on whether or not you want to wear a face mask for your appointment.  I’m triple vaxed so I probably will not be wearing a mask.  I did have my first client last month who shared with me, well into their appointment, that they were not vaccinated. They wore their mask during their appointment, but it was a reminder there still are individual who are not vaccinated.  If you have not received your vaccination(s), you must wear a mask during your appointment. Please also let me know right away so I can take any necessary precautions, which means I may need to also wear a mask.

I've mentioned this before and it’s worth repeating.  If you hear that a friend or co-worker’s stylist has moved or is no longer doing hair, please feel free to pass along my information.  Here’s my digital business card and a QRCode you can share.

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This month I have articles for you on translating salon-speak, TikTok's "Wet Mop", benefits of argan oil, the Choppy Lob, Dads braiding, and a history of the perm hairstyle. All that and more so please scroll down and check it out! 

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

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Be Well and Take Hair!
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What's Inside This Month
  • Translating Salon-Speak for You
  • Bling for Spring! Beyond ribbons and bows...
  • The "Wet Mop": Ticktok's Biggest Men's Haircut Trend
  • Never Do This in the Shower if You Have Curly Hair
  • Argan Oil Benefits and Worth Your Investment
  • The Choppy Lob? ... Yes, Please!
  • Tips to Help Determine Your Hair Type
  • Dry Shampoo: A Quick Fix for Every Working Adult
  • Dads Learning to Plaid (braid) Their Daughters Hair
  • Well-Being: Revenge Bedtime Procrastination Is Ruining Your Sleep
  • Episodes: Wind of Change - Spies. Secrets. Soviets. And Tight Leather Pants.
  • "Follically Challenged": Arthritis Drug Helped 1 in 3 Alopecia Patients Regrow Hair
  • What's Cookin': Campbell's Soup-Soaked Potato Chip Chicken Sando
  • The Story of Hair: A History of the Perm Hairstyle
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4/1/2022 0 Comments

As the Chair Turns - April 2022

Spring is in the air, everywhere I look around.
Spring is in the air, every sight and every sound.

​Ok. Ok. Ok.  I changed a word.  It’s catchy and put a little pep in your step, right.  It know it does for me.


I hope this finds you healthy, wise, and well.  Hopefully you're making plans for the summer, too.   It’s nice to feel comfortable making travel plans once again.  We still have COVID on our heels but travel restrictions are starting to loosen up.  Being able to move about a little more freely is a very welcome feeling, that’s for sure.

We’ve been mask-free at the salon for a few weeks now.  So far so good.  It's been nice seeing smiles on you shiny happy people.  Two years was a long time not seeing someone’s smile.

I know I mentioned this last month but it’s worth repeating.  If you hear that a friend or co-worker’s stylist has moved or is no longer doing hair, please feel free to pass along my information.  Here’s my digital business card and a QRCode you can share.
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This month I have articles for you on superfoods for strong & healthy hair, exfoliating your scalp, surprising things that can affect your weight, why your hair hurts, beards, bangs and the fascinating history of shampoo.  All that and more so please scroll down and check it out! ​
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As always, I am available by email, text or phone if you have any questions or concerns.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Be Well and Take Hair!
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What's Inside This Month
  • Superfoods for strong and healthy hair
  • How to Exfoliate Your Scalp and Why You Should
  • Move Over Curtain Bangs, 2022 Is All About Bottleneck Bangs
  • 130 years of facial hair trend, in one chart
  • Women's Trendy Haircuts for 2022
  • Texture Talk: Reinforcing Curly Hair Health
  • Why Does My Hair Hurt?
  • Hair Dresser Reveals ALL: How to communicate better, what's worth the money.
  • Well-Being: Surprising Things that Can Affect Your Weight
  • Episodes: Reasons to be Cheerful
  • "Follically Challenged": Losing Your Hair After COVID-19? There is Good News
  • What's Cookin': The Ultimate Poutine Recipe
  • The Story of Hair: Shampoo
        * The Fascinating History Behind This Everyday Product
        * The Evolution of Shampoo - from 1927 to Today
        * Shampoo Industry Timeline
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3/1/2022 0 Comments

As the Chair Turns - March 2022

Is it Spring yet?

Almost!
Spring is just days away.
Daylight Savings begins on March 13th.
March Madness, also starts on the 13th.
AND, fingers crossed - we might, just MIGHT, even have baseball soon.
Boy, oh boy, oh boy. I cannot wait.

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I hope this finds you heathy and in good spirits.
We are finally coming out of this 2 year “fog”. It’s been a challenge couple of years, that’s for sure, but we did it. Give yourself a pat on the back. We did what needed to be done (as best we could) and now have some of our “freedoms” back. The big one for me was dining out with friends last month for the first time in a long, long while. I knew I was OK, vaxed and all, but I still had to do a little coaxing to feel completely comfortable. I’m sure I haven’t been the only one working through these “new” social anxieties. I hope you’ve been managing your comfort levels, too. Baby steps, right.

Indoor mask mandates were lifted a couple weeks ago for those who are fully vaccinated. You should have received an email from me on how we’re proceeding at the salon. While all of us stylists working in the salon are vaccinated some may choose to still wear a face covering. You also have this choice.

Many of you will be returning back to the office soon, if you haven’t done so all ready. I’m starting to see a few of you again, which makes me very happy. I’ve also been seeing a few new clients because their stylist has either moved or “retired”. If you hear that a friend or co-worker’s stylist has moved or is no longer doing hair, please feel free to pass along my information. Here’s my digital business card and a QRCode you can share.
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This month I have articles for you on a shampoo farce, the stages of hair in aging, deep conditioning treatments, why you shouldn't pluck your grays, and the humble history of shampoo bars. All that and more so please scroll down and check it out!

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

Looking forward to seeing you soon!
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Be Well and Take Hair!
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What's Inside This Month
  • Latest Alarmist Farce: Shampoo Makes You Fat
  • Through the Years: 5 Stages of Aging in Hair
  • Tips for Styling 3 Popular Textured Men's Styles
  • Should you shampoo before you come have your hair colored?
  • Deep Conditioning Treatments to Keep Your Hair Healthy
  • Formaldehyde in Hair Smoothing Products: What You Should Know
  • Why You Should Never Pluck Gray Hairs
  • Guys: Masks are coming off. Trim your nose hairs.
  • Consumer Trends in Skin Care, Hair Services, Cosmetics and more
  • Episodes: Coming of Age During the AIDS Crisis
  • "Follically Challenged": Digestive Problems & Hair Loss: How IBS & IBD Can Cause Hair Thinning
  • Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
  • The Story of Hair: The Humble History of Shampoo Bars
    • Zero Waste: The Humble Origins Of The Shampoo Bar
    • Shampoo Bars: What They Are, How They Work And Why We Need Them
    • This Shampoo Bar Saves Me Money and Comes in Compostable Packaging
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