What, Summer Is Over!

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Gosh, it has been a while since I have written a blog. In fact it was in the Summer, in July. Now it is Autumn, and so much has happened.

Happily, my lovely daughter got engaged, so I get to be the mother-of-the bride! No, I’m not doing the hair for the wedding day. I am going to get my hair done, and I’m so excited. Stay tuned for wedding updates.

Sadly, my dearest brother passed away. His name was Kevin and I was very fond of him. The good news about being self-employed is one must carry on. The bad news about being self-employed is one must carry on.

Last, but not least, because of changes in the crew at Swans Studios, we did a little construction and Swans Studios is even better than before.

What a whirlwind summer in the wheel of my personal and professional life.

I am humbled by the wonderful support of my family, friends, and you my clients, as I've celebrated and mourned and managed and struggled and carried on.

Thank you, thank you.

Promotion of the Month

As we go into the holiday season, your hair may need a little extra hold and shine. For November, I will be offering 10% off all my Framesi Hairspray and Shine Products. Make your look last from morning 'til evening with a little extra shine and a lot of hold!

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Now is the time to plan your Business goals for 2017!

Now is the time to review how your current year is going, to check that you are on track with your goals. This is the "work on your business" part of being a small business owner. It is not the sexy part, but it is the part that gets you to the business of your dreams!

Do you need a little help getting there? Let's talk! Call me and tell me about your situation. 510-545-2955 or email me at suzanne@suzannevanhouten.com.

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What a Wonderful Decade

HairQueen News It is with joy and a little sorrow that I after a fantastic ten year run I am announcing the closing of Swans Studios. Thank You Swans Studios My lease is up, I’m retired from my full-time career and now it’s time to close my brick-and-mortar business doors. The good news is that 936B Clay Street will reopen under new ownership by Diane Zelaya, my long-time associate and friend. Congratulations Diane Join me in wishing Diane well in her new business endeavor and me well in this phase of my retirement plan. Don't worry I will continue to do my one-day-a-week V.I.P. Client Day at Diane’s Studios, Bay Vibrant. You can't get rid of me and Never My contact information remains the same. If you would like to rotate into my one-day-a-week schedule call 510-545-2955 or email, suzanne@suzannevanhouten.com or click here to book online. Happy End of Summer!

Bad Hair Days Happen In Between The Good Hair Days

Hairqueen News My transition into retirement continues, it’s a bit like growing out your hair or your hair color. It’s exciting at first to try something new, but then the reality sets in, your bangs are in your eyes, your grey is showing. Will you like the new look, will you feel like yourself, will you regret it and go back? The only way to find out is to try. I find in my retired life, like growing out hair there are some bad hair days. On those days, I miss my color bowls and foils, the sounds and the smells of the salon. And all of you. Yet, I’m grateful that my one-day-a-week schedule continues to be a win, win. I get to see some of you and I get my salon fix. Just last week I cut a super cute pixie from a bob, (that’s short hair from mid-length hair for those of you not in the know :). This month I've had the chance to review and reduce my inventory. I have some items on sale at 25% off. Come by and shop or contact me for more information. ...

Endings and Beginnings

HairQueen News: I celebrated a big milestone, forty years of being a hairstylist and 25 years as a business owner. I was planning to completely retire but then I decided to keep the “tip of my scissors” in for a while longer. This decision means I am free to step into a new phase of life as I gradually let go of my wonderful salon career. We had a party — it was fantastic! I loved every minute. My heart overflowed as my clients, colleagues, and family helped me mark this major career milestone. ...

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