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.

Swans Studios News

I’m happy to report we have a new part-time stylist at Swans Studios and we are looking for one more.

Here’s a link to my ad on Craigslist: Swans Studios Craigslist Ad

Our new stylists name is Dana Hansen, he also has a salon in San Francisco. Dana is looking to grow his Oakland clientele - here is his contact information, Dana Hansen

And 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.

Have a happy summer and stay safe!

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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!

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