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2020 Hair Goals


Hair we are in 2020!

I am back behind-the-chair after a wonderful winter break.  And I have to say how rewarding it is after all these years to continue to love my craft.  I am truly grateful and humbled at the joy my work continues to give me and truly appreciate each and every one of you.

January is a time for resolutions and taking stock.  

For me this is the year that I will turn 60!

I am so excited to reach this milestone.

Many of my friends, family and clients have already reached this milestone and so far everyone seems to be handling it very well.  There’s the odd moan about how old one looks and occasional remarks about slowing down and this ailment and that aliment but mostly people are delighted and grateful to be enjoying the honor of aging.
How do we age gracefully?  How do we stay interested in new ideas?  How do we let go of what no longer serves us?  How do we know we are enough?

There are days that it is hard to love how we look, to be willing to try a new idea, to let go of old ideas and to believe that yes indeed we are already pretty fabulous.  

On those days it is good to know you do not have to do this alone and that a change can lift you out of a stuck place and help you move forward.  

Honestly, it can be a little change or a big one.  In the hair world this can mean getting bangs or layers or texture or color or letting go of color.  

 Sometimes just a change in the line of the cut can put a pep in your step and a smile on your face.

I am here to help you with any hair resolution you may want to make as we begin the year.  

 Our two lovely before and after beauties pictured above both made a big change in 2019 -  is it your turn?


Hair we go,

Cheers, Suzanne
Call/Text: 510-545-2955

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