Reopening Update

Dear Clients and Friends,

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this unprecedented time in our lives.

I, like you, am anxious to return to my routines. I am also incredibly cognizant of the recent events in the country and cannot in good conscience ignore how devastating the murder of George Floyd has been to the black community. I am safe and my home and salon are safe.

LaTasha and Diane are safe. We are grateful to have each other. We continue to love and support each other during Covid-19’s impact on our businesses and the countries unrest.

Governor Gavin Newsom delivered the news that hair salons can open in some counties in California however, Alameda County is not included in this current phase of reopening. There is one more phase before we will be allowed to reopen. You can read more about the various phases for Alameda County here.

If you have a June appointment I will contact you to postpone it and make future arrangements.

Swans Studios is ready to re-open, we have been discussing and planning our sanitation protocols for the health and safety of all. You will receive a detailed list of what to expect at your next salon visit.

Getting ready to reopen when restrictions are lifted!

Please hang on a little longer with your longer hair.

As a career salon professional and industry leader with best practices, I am waiting for the ban to be lifted to return to my business. There are no exceptions to this rule.

I will be temporarily expanding my schedule once we re-open to give time for the extra sanitation steps and to accommodate you — my wonderful clients.

(BTW I have postponed my month in Santa Cruz to 2021, so I get to be 59 for another year!)

I am available for a phone call or by zoom if you have any questions or concerns.

Email: suzanne@suzannevanhouten.com or

Call me at 510-545-2955

My online store is open — click here to visit!

Online booking is open too — click here to visit my appointment booking calendar.

Until we meet again, be safe and be well.

In gratitude,

Love,

Suzanne

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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!

Retirement Life

HairQueen News On October 1 2022 after 40 plus years of working full-time I stepped way-back from the salon chair and way-into retirement life. As the date grew closer, I was and still am all over the place with so many feelings and uncertainties about how to navigate this next stage. To mark the occasion of my retirement I had a wonderful party, please see the previous blog, Endings and Beginnings. Next, I went on a celebratory trip which included a week sailing the Atlantic Ocean on the Queen Mary 2. So exciting! Crossing the Atlantic Ocean Gala Time Upon my return I am turning my attention to what it means to be an older, wiser, experienced, master of my trade. As space in my life opens up I will take the opportunity to grow Swans Studios, to mentor, coach and consult within and beyond the salon industry. With more free time I will enjoy my granddaughters, my family, friends and hobbies. I know from many of you that the retired life is a busy life and I am grateful t

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. We laughed, we cried, we cheered, we sang, we reminisced. Stories were shared, it was so lovely! 🥰 Thank you for all the memories. Thank you for helping me celebrate. To contact me: email suzanne@suzannevanhouten.com or call 510-545-2955

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