The Tip Of My Scissors

HairQueen News:

I hope these summer days are finding you in good health and spirits as we navigate this current stage of pandemic life.

I am staying healthy and hopeful as our lives adjust to the on-going Coronavirus Pandemic and the latest BA.4 and BA.5 viruses.

I am grateful that my granddaughters have received the vaccine and hopeful for all of us as we move towards herd immunity.

The summer days are lovely and long and yet I am aware that I am rapidly approaching my full-time retirement date of October 1 2022!

Time to put my feet up 😉

As the date gets closer, I am all over the place with so many feelings and uncertainties about how to navigate this next stage.

What does this mean for you?

It means I will no longer have appointments available for a full-time clientele.

And, I am planning on keeping the tip off my scissors in the studio.

I will continue to do exclusive haircutting and grey transition services. This will allow me to stick to a post retirement one-day a week schedule.

Many of you have been with me for decades and I know that there will be lots of goodbyes before October.

You may wish to schedule for the limited appointments. You may become Diane’s, (my long time colleague at Swans Studios) client. You may see other stylist friends of mine or stylists of friends of yours.

For all of these new beginnings I am moved and grateful.

Change is hard and yet we know it is the one constant we can count on.

Speaking of change I rented the front studio - hurrah!

Brandi Carter is a very talented hair stylist - check her out here and say hi when you are next at Swans Studios.

I cannot wait to see you this summer.

Till then, be well.

Love, Suzanne.

For future appointments call 510-545-2955 or email, suzanne@suzannevanhouten.com or click here to book online.

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