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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