Lovely Autumn, Blues and Updos

Hairqueen News

Are you giddy about starting to attend events?

Are you going to entertainment venues and celebrations with friends and family?

Are you thinking about changing your hair to surprise yourself and those around you?

Let's talk at your next appointment.

I can't wait to talk during your next appointment.

Are ready for a few peek-a-boo bold highlights in electric blue or orchid pink?

Bold highlights are a fun, easy way to change your look.

Or, are you ready to learn a new way to style your long hair for the holidays?

Looking for new ways to style your long hair? I'd love to help!

I recently provided both of these services for two of my long time clients. It was so much fun and gave them (and me!) a little boost of creativity and joy.

Looking for more hair inspiration this autumn? Check out this article on the latest hair trends.

New seasons bring new changes, a lot of them are welcome this year. I'm grateful I can spend more time with friends and family this autumn. I am also thankful for my clients and for opportunities to try new things, especially when it comes to hair!

Swans Studios News:

Some changes are harder, I am looking for a stylist for one of the Swans Studios Suites.

Click here to view the Craigslist Ad.

Please pass the word to any salon industry contacts you may have. Thanks for your help!

This is the suite which is available now.

See you at your next appointment!

If you don’t follow me on social media maybe you could? Here are my links:

Facebook: Suzanne Van Houten & Swans Studios

Instagram: @svhhairqueen

LinkedIn: Suzanne Van Houten

Twitter: @SVHHairQueen

Here are my contact details if you want to book an appointment or get in touch:

Website: https://www.vagaro.com/us02/suzannevanhouten

Email me: suzanne@suzannevanhouten.com

Call: 510-545-2955

Stay tuned for more updates and remember: life is short, love your hair!

Comments

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

Salon Suite Opportunity

HairQueen News Hello, I hope your 2023 is off to a good start! I trust you had a lovely holiday season, seems like an age ago now? My very best wishes to you for a peaceful and delightful 2023. My holiday season was festive and especially fun with a one year old and a three and half year old, (granddaughters are the best.) I cannot help but marvel at how little time I seemed to have with my new “tip of my scissors schedule”, as I prepped for the holidays and wrapped up the year for Swans Studios. Its true retirement life is a busy life. My new schedule of one-day-a-week is working out so far. I do miss so many of you from my full-time schedule. I know you are in good hands. I appreciate the love, on-going support and good wishes. Swans Studios News I am now looking for a new person to join Swans Studios. I would to find someone wonderful to share my studio since I am no longer there full-time and it’s an amazing place to work. If you know any hair stylists, ready f

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