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HairQueen News: Should I, a hairstylist and small business owner of over thirty years, "do" social media? "They" say we should, but quite honestly with my hours behind the chair, the time it takes to run my businesses, and the desire to have a decent work, life balance I question the if, what, how, why and when of social media. If I post, or Madison, my marketing assistant posts a picture, a quote, an article, are we helping anyone?  I'd like to think we are. What should we post? Before and after pictures, hairstyling and/or business tips, product news...or do people already have enough resources for this information? How should I post, how often, where...Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn? Why should I post? For me, for you, for the public? When should I post? Does the time of day, the day of the week matter? This is what I am thinking about as Winter winds down and Spring begins..... I'd love your feedback on th...

The New Year is finally here! A New Year is like having a fresh start and a chance for change! It’s always important to continually improve and become even better than before! I definitely believe in continuous improvement! Stalemate is NOT where you want to be. Work toward progression! Work toward success!  Everyone knows that it’s tradition to create new goals for yourself for the upcoming year. Take some time to reflect on this past year. What have been the ups and downs? What were your accomplishments and what goals to you still want to work toward? This is a perfect time to evaluate what areas you feel you need/want to work on most and make a plan for yourself! A plan provides a chance of success! For my hair clients and friends:   How would it feel if you started this year with a new, strong, BOLD look! Everyone considers a change in their “look” occasionally. How would it feel if you actually took the chance to go through with it! You may provide yo...

Wishing you a Happy Holiday and a joyful New Year!  Let us all be prepared for this New Year and grab a hold for the ride! Make 2017 a fulfilling year. During this Holiday Season, as you dash back and forth from party to party and getting all of your shopping and preparations done, it can be hard coming up with an easy quick hairstyle that isn't a boring ponytail. Here are some ideas of what other's are doing as shown on Yahoo.  Maybe you'll like to have a short hairstyle with parted hair slicked to the side as seen above. Or, maybe you prefer a more wavy, low-key look as shown below. You'll just keep twisting and add bobby pins where needed. Don't want your hair up? Then just leave it down and add your favorite hair accessories to amp up your everyday style.  Getting frustrated with your curls? Try wrapping a few face-framing pieces of hair around a curling iron to define your beautiful curls! Want your hair off the back of ...

HairQueen News Gosh, it has been a while since I have written a blog. In fact it was in the Summer, in July. Now it is Autumn, and so much has happened. Happily, my lovely daughter got engaged, so I get to be the mother-of-the bride! No, I’m not doing the hair for the wedding day. I am going to get my hair done, and I’m so excited.  Stay tuned for wedding updates. Sadly, my dearest brother passed away.  His name was Kevin and I was very fond of him.  The good news about being self-employed is one must carry on. The bad news about being self-employed is one must carry on.   Last, but not least, because of changes in the crew at Swans Studios, we did a little construction and Swans Studios is even better than before. What a whirlwind summer in the wheel of my personal and professional life.  I am humbled by the wonderful support of my family, friends, and you my clients, as I've celebrated and mourned and managed and struggled and carried...

HairQueen News It's summertime! And that means it's time to relax and enjoy the sun! It also means it's time to protect your skin and hair with sunscreen and clarifying shampoo. Last summer , I wrote about hair care during the hot months. This summer I'm offering a little tutorial on a classic summer style! How-To: Summer Beach Waves Always wanted to sport that spent-the-day-at-the-beach look? Now you can! Spray Color Lover Hair Primer 11 on wet hair and apply BY Sparkling Mousse Flexible Hold on the roots.  Blow dry naturally.  With the flat iron and I.Dentity Protect.it shape the lengths without making curls, but just twisting the sections alternating clockwise and counterclockwise movements.  Smooth the fringe.  Open the sections with your fingers and finish with BY Black Lava Hair Spray Mega Hold Promotion of the Month This month I'm offering a promotion on my entire Kenra line:  Buy one get one 15% off!  Kenra Clarifyin...

HairQueen News Father's Day is just around the corner, so this month we're focusing of the men in our lives! Men's hairstyles and hair products are often overshadow in today's world, but they are just as important as women's hairstyles and products! Promotion of the Month So this month, I'm offering a special promotion for the entire American Crew product line, designed specifically for men's hair (but that doesn't mean women can't use it too!) Buy 1 American Crew product, receive 10% off. Buy 2 American Crew products, receive 15% off. Buy 3 American Crew products, receive 20% off. NO Foil Highlights NO Fooling Would you like a shimmer highlight or two?  New from Framesi Shimmer DeColorB  - 5 Minute Highlights from start to finish. My client Leann says "I absolutely love my Shimmer Highlights!!! So fast! No foil wraps!! And another great hair cut.  You are the best Suzanne! Thank you!" Thanks Leann!! Trends...

HairQueen News This April I attended the Spring Style Hair show in San Jose, CA. It was fun to wander the exhibit halls, chat with colleagues from Framesi  and to attend a hair color class on techniques for Balayage .  It's true you are never too old too learn and it's never too late to get out of a rut whether you are in or behind the chair. It is humbling, fun, and freeing to discover new ways to bring high-lights and low-lights to the wonderful heads of hair I am privileged to serve every day.  Trends of the Season It's officially Spring! That means it's time to sport those Spring trends! Choppy Lob A great laid-back look to pretend you just spent all day at the beach.  Great angled, tousled bobs with balayage. Fringe Baby Bangs A quick way to change up your look for the Spring season.  Nice bold color for bold fringes. Icy Buzzcut For the boldest of the bold, there's this look straight from the Spring 2016 fashion runway ...