Hair q ueen News I cut, blog, coach and consult. I do this because I have lots of experience, and I enjoy hair, business, and writing. This is my 35th year in the salon industry. I am at a stage in life that all of my peers are retiring. This is a stage in life that is unknown to me just like the beginning stage of my career was a mystery to me all those years ago. When I started in the salon business everyone was on commission, professional products and social media were non-existent, and a lot of clients smoked. Today, there are many different business models, a myriad of products, all sorts of social media platforms and many clients do not smoke. There is something magical about the salon. It is a place of change, relaxation, inspiration, laughter and beauty. It can also be challenging, stressful, chaotic, loud and quite draining. After 35 years of experiencing probably just about everything as a hairstylist and business owner, I reckon I have earned the equivalent
I write about hair and business and the business of hair from both sides of the chair. I am a veteran salon owner, master hair stylist, colorist and educator. I am Vidal Sassoon Certified and Framesi Hair Color Certified. I love to do hair, I believe in education and a superior work, life balance. Every day in the salon and in business is a new day full of creativity, opportunity and growth.