Pull Up A Chair

I drive 48 miles one way to work. On workdays, I drop Everly off at school and then begin the hour-long drive to Waco. By the time I make it through the school parking lot, the traffic, the construction, all the stops, and what feels like every red light between Temple and the salon, I have spent a whole lot of time in my car. But this isn’t really a story about my commute. It’s about what happens in the in-between moments—the red lights, the quiet stretches of highway, the u

When people think about a hairstylist's formula card, they usually imagine a few numbers and letters scribbled across an index card. 6N 20 volume Gloss for 10 minutes. Yes, those things matter. But if you ever looked at one of my formula cards, you'd probably be surprised by what you found. There are color formulas, of course. But there are also names. Your husband. Your kids. Your grandkids. Your favorite drink. The vacation you were excited about. The promotion you've been

The shampoo bowl isn't just where I wash your hair... When most people think about a salon appointment, they think about the end result. The color. The haircut. The blowout. The before and after photo. But if you asked many of my clients what they're most excited about before their appointment, they'd probably surprise you. It's the shampoo bowl. In fact, many of my returning guests tell me it's the part they've been looking forward to the most. Not the color. Not the haircut

Maybe today isn't about doing more. Maybe it's about being a little kinder to yourself. There is a group of women I see every week in my salon. Teachers. Nurses. Business owners. Moms. Grandmas. Women taking care of aging parents. Women raising children. Women juggling careers, relationships, schedules, grocery lists, sports practices, and doctor's appointments. And for some reason, they're also the women who apologize the most. Not because they have done anything wrong. Just

A Warm Welcome Awaits You She walked in, set her purse down, and let out the kind of sigh that tells you the day won. “Long day at the office?” I asked. She nodded. “Just a really long day.” So, I handed her February—a glass of Prosecco with cotton candy floating on top. Because if we’re going to survive winter (well, winter in Texas), we might as well do it with a little drama. She said she’d never had one. Then she drank the whole thing. The cotton candy melted into soft bl

☕ Take a Coffee Break (You’ve Earned It) There’s something sacred about a quiet coffee moment. Whether it’s five minutes in your car before errands or sitting at the kitchen counter while the house is still quiet, these moments matter. It’s not about productivity. It’s about pausing. The same reason I love those moments in the salon where you exhale, sip something warm, and let someone else take care of you for a change. 🚶‍♀️ Take a Walk Outside (Even If It’s Short) Fresh ai