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And I think to myself, what a wonderful world.

This is exquisitely shot and you almost wish Louis Armstrong was singing. I’m grateful for the lists of people that sent it anyway in spite of the fact that they “never share these!” Lucky for us, Nancy did! Thanks Nancy! What a perfect end to a blissful day, shared with my beautiful family. And a perfect beginning to 5773. May this… Continue Reading

Embrace Matronly?

…Never. And that’s a very long time. A beautiful woman, early sixtyish, elegantly saunters in to the salon.  So happy to see each other after having not seen her in a few months, (her usual lapse between haircuts,) we embark on the plan for her long tresses. Almost pleading, she says to me, “I just… Continue Reading

Ma Pipe Dreams cover ETTA JAMES

Pull up a comfy chair with a glass of whatever and watch this. Olivia just happened to be on the scene during this very private jam session, and shot this video where they practiced “quietly” so as not to disturb (?) the neighbors. Aside from the obvious, I can’t help but to me moved to… Continue Reading

Loooong Layerrrrs…

Being a native Chicagoan and living and loving it… this winter of course, I am not complaining! Well, maybe a “hair,” pun intended. nKeep your length, and change it up. It’s just the thing you need to get through the few weeks we have left of winter! Add some excitement to your game! Abandon the little girl all one length and… Continue Reading

I have a Zen approach…

Trying to describe how you want your hair is somewhat like trying to describe a color. Virtually impossible. I feel very strongly about conversing in a visual language when it comes to describing the vision you have, for the look you’d like to acheive. I often wonder why a client feels intimidated at times, to show… Continue Reading

What’s Happen’n

I know you’re probably not ready for this, but its everywhere…seeping into the crevices of our of our closets from our storage bins, and undeniably in the boutiques we frequent and in the magazines we scour for WHAT’S HAPPEN’N!!? And this past weekend, I noticed that the light has changed, the air smells different.  For… Continue Reading

Samson and Delilah

Dating as far back as the bible one can find evidence or references to the importance of a well coiffed woman and man. According to one of the original stories about Samson and Delilah, in the bible, it has been told though stories of folklore, that Samson lost his strength and power when Delilah rendered him intoxicated and then cut off ALL… Continue Reading

Peace and Harmony Within You

This is so true If you can start the day without caffeine, If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains, If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles, If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it, If you can understand when loved ones are… Continue Reading

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