One year ago, on June 1st, I said goodbye to my long time business, Topps Salon Day Spa , to explore new pastures. Wow, what a year it has been! How long has it been since you have made a major or minor personal or business change or challenge for yourself? As I reflect on this past year I can see how important it was for me to make this change with a team of experts and the help of family and friends. My daughter, and my then new Administrative Assistant Katey Schenk, helped me to transfer all of my client appointments and client information to my new booking system. Katey has continued to work with me quietly, behind the scenes, as my marvelous editor for my newsletters and blog; I can highly recommend her as a fabulous administrative assistant. Katey introduced me to Rita Troyer, who created my fabulous new graphics, and I highly recommend her as well. Also, throughout the past year I worked with my Coach, Toni Littlestone , to stay focused on my...
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.