Grey is Gray

Hairqueen Musings

These are not normal times, many are baking bread and gardening.

I have written a few poems that came to me in the beginning of SIP, when we were all grappling with the SIP order and I could barely sleep.

If I didn't already have grey hair I think the shock of shutting down overnight might have given me more than a strand or two.

Here's a poem with little bit of truth from what I know about grey hair from both sides of the chair.

The life we are living is different today than we could have ever imagined. Yet it is the life we have lived that gives us the wisdom and strength to carry on.

I am overwhelmed by the generosity of my clients as we have connected over these past weeks to postponed appointments.

I have appreciated connecting with my fellow salon industry friends and discussing how we are doing during SIP. We wonder how we it will be as we return to our businesses with new practices in place for everyone's health and safety and of course beauty!

I await the day I will greet you with my mask and my scissors and my wisdom highlights. Until that day stay well and healthy and bake more bread.

My contact information:

email: suzanne@suzannevanhouten.com or call me at 510-545-2955.
To book appointments online go to: https://www.vagaro.com/suzannevanhouten

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