I did five haircuts last night on five beautiful girls, not much older than five years old each, well after five o’ clock! ..I need a moment, maybe five… Okay, it was as head spinning as it sounds and just as much fun! While it was quite the impromptu makeover party we all went along as though it were what we woke up that morning to do.

An evening where a quick visit and maybe a bite to eat was in the plans turned into the social event of the summer where anyone who is anyone, who is my niece, was there. There was music, provided by the glowing screen of a pink Nintendo DS, sweet and sugary libations, and the random bits of conversation that will be re-referenced still by the onset of next summers social calender ” Oh my god! I can’t believe you still like Hannah Montana, she’s so last year!” It was absolutely the place to be. If you missed it I am sorry for you and if you aren’t related to me you probably did. Hey it is all about who you know.

It truly was a wonderful evening, I had so much fun. More importantly, the girls had fun and they were so happy to be getting their hair done. I have said many times before that one of my favorite sites in the salon is seeing a woman when I’m finished with her hair looking in the mirror at herself with a smile that reveals that little girl inside. I love that! To see actual little girls with twinkling eyes and that “look at my hair!” smile, it felt like the greatest work I’ve done this year.

Every woman deserves to feel that beautiful. A beautiful self image is not the only important thing in life but from a beautiful self image so much can be achieved. Just think about that morning you woke up late, having not slept near long enough, nothing in your closet you wanted to wear, no time to do your morning routine, and out the door. One glimpse of yourself in the rear view mirror and nothing went right for you that day. On the other hand there were those other days, good sleep, worked out, new outfit, plenty of time for the morning routine, mirror check before you hit the door and no one could stop you that day! Sometimes all you need is a hair re-fresh to get all of that back. I would love to see you smiling in my chair.