Hello all! I’ve been reflecting on the past year on a personal level and especially with my business. I’ve definitely hit a stride at the salon and feel solid about where I am presently, although I will be re-structuring a few things (I’ll get into that later in this post). I’ve spent the past year filling the space with some more furnishings and art, and it’s really coming together. I’m proud of it, actually. I really love and am grateful for the warm inviting space that my salon has become.

A couple things I will be re-structuring. The first is my schedule which will change to Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday every week plus one Saturday/month. Effective February 2023. The second is my pricing menu. As of now, all my baseline prices will remain as reflected on the current menu. The adjustments I will be making will be for add-ons, such as extra color/toner, extra time, treatments, and extra foils with highlighting services. I will be updating my pricing menu to reflect what this means and what is included with the base prices and costs of add-ons. In addition I will be adding an a la cart/budget menu which will include a couple new express services and color kit options.

So with that, I just want to say how grateful I am for the continued support of my clients and the joy I get from what I do. I’m still taking new clients so feel free to text me at (559)-313-6545 to schedule your next appointment. Thank you!

Some favorites from 2022:

I’ve had quite a few clients over the last couple years grow concerned because their hair is not as healthy and manageable as it once was. I believe there’s a fair amount of pandemic stress at play plus a fair number of us have gotten Covid by now. The side effects from stress and illness can manifest through your hair. If you find that your hair is frizzy/unmanageable, brittle/breaking off, and/or you just want to get rid of the frizz and make styling much easier, then I highly recommend getting the Cezanne Keratin Smoothing Treatment.

The Cezanne Keratin Smoothing Treatment is 100% Formaldehyde free and free from harmful toxins. It lasts up to 5 months. In addition to improving the health of your hair, you will find less need for heat styling. Plus those of you with curly hair may be more inclined to embrace your natural curl with minimal effort.

If you’d like to book a Cezanne Keratin Treatment, please allow 2 1/2-3 hours for your appointment. Price ranges from $250-$300. Text me at (559)-313-6545.

https://cezanne-hair.com/pages/the-cezanne-difference

Ok, first off, I cringe at myself for how much I’m lagging with updates on this site and social media in general. It’s been quite a whirlwind of a year. Mostly good overall, a bit of bad sprinkled in, some unexpected challenges, and a silver lining thrown in there. As 2021 is wrapped up, I’m pretty thrilled with the way things turned out, even though there is still work to do. And I’m incredibly grateful to my clients that have stuck with me through it all.

The main thing to note is I’ve relocated, again, to a bigger space. You’d think I love moving with how much I’ve relocated the last couple years. This last move, however, wasn’t my original plan, although it’s actually quite great in the long run. Long story short, I had built out a small two chair studio back in March. I was happy with that and was planning to settle in for at least a couple years, but there was a restaurant above me that developed a leaking problem and those leaks went right into my studio. After a few severe incidences, my landlord graciously offered me the space I am now occupying, and made it worth my while. This is the silver lining I’m referring to. The salon is a large, open, and a wonderful space that has great energy. I’m still working on the the finishing touches, which is why I don’t have pictures up yet. However, I’m definitely open for business. My goal is to have it fully picture ready and finished by March. I’ll try to get some progress pictures up sooner.

As far as general updates, I’m still offering color kits. However, I highly recommend a consultation in person, if you are a new client. I need to be able to formulate accurately. Please note that these kits are for root touch ups/color matching only. If you plan to change your color, it makes the most sense to have your hair professionally colored first, before attempting to maintain on your own. In general I advise having your hair professionally colored every third time, for best results.

As I wrap up, I’ll share some of my goals for 2022. Consistency with my website and social media. I may even get outside help with this one because left to my own devices, it’s tragic. Expanding my business which may include having an additional stylist work with me (still trying to figure this one out). Making my salon a beautiful, comfortable, and welcoming space. A place where clients relax and want to spend time. And just enjoying the process while I figure things out.

Stay tuned for more information as things progress.

This past year, due to the pandemic, I have offered custom touch up kits for those who couldn’t get into the salon, for understandable reasons. Given the success of these kits, I’ve decided to keep it as a permanent addition to the services I offer. While I do think it’s best to maintain your hair color in the salon, this is a great supplement for those who are on a budget, traveling, or do touch ups in between services. If you are interested in a kit and are not a regular client, I recommend an in person consultation for the best possible formulation result. Price options in the services/pricelist section of the menu.

Well, not exactly new (opened early March), but I finally got it together to take a few pics. The great thing about having a private studio is that I can control the cleanliness of my environment. I find that staying COVID compliant is much easier and I only take one client at a time. I’m so grateful to have this space and I couldn’t have moved here at a better time. So if you’re looking for a nice, clean, and safe environment to get your hair done (using organic products to boot), please reach out! I’m always happy to take new clients. Text me at 559-313-6545 for an appointment. Stay safe and healthy.

Hey everyone! What a strange time we are living in right now. I hope everyone is staying safe and well while we get through this tough period. As we all know, non essential businesses cannot operate until at least April 30th, including salons. Hopefully things will start to look up by then.

I’ve recently moved back to a salon studio in the north DTC area as of March 3rd 2020. I decided, after trial and error over the last couple years that a private space is much better for me and my clients. It enables me to maintain a low chemical environment and retail organic products that coincide with the hair color I use. This is great news for clients with allergies and/or concerns about toxic chemicals.

New location: JP Organic Hair (inside The Modern Salon Studios) 8000 E. Quincy Ave. Ste. 121; Denver, CO. 80237

Given, as far as we know, I won’t be able to take appointments until May, feel free to reach out if you’d like to get on the books then. In the meantime, I will be offering custom color kits for root touch ups to get those of you through, who generally go to the salon for frequent visits. I can also customize glosses/toners as needed, and will have retail of hair care available. Details, pricing, and delivery options will be addressed in the next post.

As always, thank you for your continued support and for those of you who’ve reached out and checked on me. Let’s all try to stay positive through this time and help each other as needed. Be well and I’ll see you all in the not so distant future.

 

Man, 2019 went by fast and to be honest, I’m glad that year is behind me. I’m not entirely sure if I believe in time markers or if it matters. But for some reason I think this year will be better. Now, I’m not saying it was all bad. Let’s just say I’ve been working on personal growth, learning some big life lessons, all the while navigating the ups and downs. I switched locations back in May, and decided to rent a chair at Fuel Salon (Highlands Ranch location), after trying out a salon suite for a year. Both scenarios have their trade offs, but this makes sense for me right now.

As far as goals for 2020? I’d really like to refine my craft and perhaps try some new things (extensions?). I want to build my business. I want to put the majority of my energy back into my career and myself. I want more self care and less distraction. For the first time in a long time, I have no one but me to focus on and have no more excuses. For me, it’s death to stagnate, and I’ve been stagnant career wise for over a year. Mind you, I needed that part of my life to pause so I could grow on other levels. But when does pausing turn into procrastination? We can’t always wait for motivation. Sometimes we’ve got to just show up and do the work.

I suppose the point of me writing this right now is to put the intention out there. Plus, it’s been too long and my website needs some love ;-). I wish all you good folks out there a wonderful 2020. Here’s to showing up and making positive changes!

Now, here’s some of my favorite work from the year:

 

 

Here I am again, a few months since my last blog post, some more trial and error, and coming to the conclusion that I need to simplify my work life between here (Denver) and New York. I knew going in to renting a whole studio that it would be risky, given I had just a small following. As I approached my year anniversary, I decided to re-evaluate if things were working financially maintaining the studio here in Denver, and the frequency of my work trips to NYC. The conclusion I’ve come to? Basically, I need to cut back on the frequency of my time going to New York, and scale down here until I build up more business. That means I’ve decided to rent a station part time at Fuel salon in Highlands Ranch, and I’m now offering home hair services (house calls), to compensate for the limited schedule I’ll have at the salon. This makes the most sense to me economically, at the moment, and it enables me to sort other areas of my life out (been quite a year!). Other than location, my pricing and the color lines I use will remain the same. Some of you may find a house call ideal if you usually struggle finding a baby sitter or you work from home. If you have questions about what that entails, please text me! And know that I appreciate everyone who sticks with me through these transitions, because I couldn’t do it without you. My goal this next year is to build my business more in Denver, so my trips to New York are less frequent and more of a bonus rather than a dependency. Thanks for reading and happy Spring!

Text me for an appointment at (559)-313-6545.

New location:

Fuel Salon: 9579 S. University, Ste. 400C, Highlands Ranch, CO. 80126

 

Hey everyone! A little real talk here given it’s been awhile since I’ve posted. But first, I’ve been really happy with Original Mineral COR color these past few months, that I’m expanding on that color line as my primary color line. A few key notes about this color are:

• ø No Ammonia
• ø No PPDs
• ø No Resorcinol
• ø No Gluten
• ø No Soy
• ø No Animal Ingredients

The lighteners are fantastic too, and don’t do as much damage as traditional lighteners.

https://www.simplyorganicbeauty.com/organic-salon-products/original-and-mineral/cor-color/ (for more information).

..and now for some musings.

I have to be honest, the last 6-7 months have been rocky on most fronts, personal and work related. On the work related end, as far as Denver goes, I had maintained but hadn’t really expanded. Part of why I haven’t blogged here since April. I was highly considering moving back to NYC, while my marriage was slowly falling apart. I do believe that I was putting more energy into my New York work trips than I was here in Denver. And yes, my marriage has ended, and it is unfortunate that things turned out the way they did. But rather than uproot my life yet again, I’ve decided to give Denver and what I’ve established here a fair shot. And what’s not to love? Beautiful weather, really nice people, awesome clients, and everything I like doing is available here. Plus, I’m able to have my own little salon studio (which I’m incredibly grateful for). While life has thrown a few wrenches at me since I moved to Denver almost 2 years ago, I can definitely see how things can be great. I just need to put a little more positivity and intention towards it (and I’m working on that even as I write this). I’m looking forward to growing here in Denver and I embrace this new chapter.

To all the clients who continue to support my business, you have no idea how important you are and I thank you. To the new clients that come my way, I truly appreciate you choosing me for your organic color needs. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!

Hi everyone! So I’ve decided to go for it and rent a little studio space out in Greenwood Village, Colorado. I’m super stoked to be working for myself again and I’m really excited to expand on the products I like to use. I’m calling this the stepping stone to eventually opening up a full salon in the future. First draft pics below (hey, it’s a start).

Located in Lavender Medical spa: 9251 E. Peakview Ave, Greenwood Village; 2nd floor, Suite 15.