

The Singing Barber
Walking to work today brought no inspiration for my blog today however, and as usual my clients have! Listening to my music here at the Parlour is always a favorite experience for my clients! I am continually changing things up but the list is always vintage, of course! While in the middle of a hair cut today a song came on and my client said, "I love this song. Is it Perry Como?" "I'm actually not sure." I replied. "I think it might be Dean Martin?" Well, of course we could


Every Day's a Bonus
Sometimes life throws you a curve ball and how you handle it is totally up to you! My Granddad used to say "Every Day's a Bonus". He has a real sense of what time we have on this earth. My Granddad was born and raised in England and entered the Army there prior to the WW11. He fought at Dunkirk so I am sure that living through this horrifying time really sculpted him into the man he was when I knew him. [Actual historical photo] The funny thing is, we did not get on with each


Charm
I have been hired to do a lot of hair and makeup for both Movies, Theater and most recently Pinup Pageants and I love styling for these Dolls! I have then wanted to attend the pageant to see how the Dolls do and of course no matter what ribbons or prizes you receive you are sure to win my approval as I know just how much work goes into being a contestant! You have to plan an outfit, hair, makeup, accessories, choose music and make a routine to go with that music and each page


The Secrets Shared
Being a hairdresser, has allowed me far more than just the privilege of doing someones hair and makeup. It has allowed me to enter into my clients private lives on several occasions. In that, I have had to also be very conscious of what I share with others. There's an old saying that the hairdresser is the poor man's Psychologist because clients often open up to us even if this is their first visit. There is science behind this and many studies have been done relating to

Redefining You
Walking to work today brought last night to mind. We sat and watched a program called "Derren Brown - Miracle". I was a magic show but based on debunking the idea of evangelists. I am all for whatever makes your life better so if you believe in Miracles and believe that they stem from God, all the power to you. "All the power to you..." that phrase is where I am headed with this post today. I remember my grandmother hugging me on a day that just seemed to be out to get me. I