What a long strange trip it's been

I just read on my personal blog, a post for over a year ago, when things looked bleak for my salon. I lost two stylists, and my spa manager decided to move away. I felt abandoned and hopeless, but still on my journey. It was quite a struggle, to rebuild a staff of people I would be proud to offer to my clients. I had to resolve to NOT be afraid to sort through, and say "NO" to bad  attitudes, lack of skills and disrespect from new hires, but I persevered. I made it through. I have my right hand man Vinnie Dibble back with me, making a new start back here where he is so loved. I have a Spa manager, I can depend on that is not afraid to make decisions on my behalf, and makes the right ones. She has gained skills and expanded her license in order to be able to provide more services at the salon. I have hired a junior stylist who I use as my assistant, and I am watching her grow in her skill set and her client communication. She gets better every day, and if I give her a word of experience, she listens and puts it to work for her, she is indeed growing. She is always on time in the morning, which means so much. in a nutshell I am so blessed! For the SECOND time in three years I was able to expand the salon yet again, to add a room for a massage therapist, and a Spa Boutique retail area. In that boutique, we carry four different vendors, all female, all home based business, and ALL featuring handmade organic preservative free skin and body care products. so with every chair occupied by happy dependable people, I was able to take the first vacation in 10 years, and leave my clients and staf with capable leadership, and my client in good hands.
We look forward to a busy rewarding holiday season, and a season of growth for all of us!
And to think only one year ago, I thought the bottom had fallen out of my dreams. God is amazing!!

it has been quite a while since posting here, but that only means I have been so busy elsewhere. that elsewhere has been the salon. So many changes have taken place over the year that it is surely too much for one post, so I will sum it up in a few details about the current events at the salon.
After clearing the air of the final remnant of bad vibes in the workplace, it was as if the fog had lifted.
Suddenly everyone was happier, and possibility shined in around us. Dianna decided to finish her hours for her full specialist license, and is now certified  for all spa services, facials, waxing, hot stone massage, and has been doing a fabulous job as the spa manager.
Vinnie Dibble has moved back to West Palm Beach, and was welcomed back with open arms, and open hearts. We love you Vinnie (the most amazing deaf hairstylist, and fabulous co-worker that anyone could ever ask for. Our jr. stylist Krystal is  a part of the team now, and we feel she belongs with us, a team, a family. Our latest addition is that of  Bella, our massage therapist. Bella works Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. (when she is not at her job at a Chiropractor office. Bella is also certified for facials. Aren't we lucky!!!
When you add to that our second expansion at our current location, with the addition of Bella's space AND our brand new Heaven and Earth Spa Boutique, we feel like we HAVE ARRIVED!

Our Spa Boutique is filled with  things to make your soul happy. handmade organic vegan soaps by some incredible artisans. Himalayan pink salt and herbal bath sachets, top of the line professional hair care by Florida formularies, (for FLORIDA hair) and some Paul Mitchel. ALL shampoos and conditioners we sell are sulfate free.
But perhaps you would just like to relax over a cup of herbal tea and organic ingredient biscotti while you have your hair color or pedicure done, or even sit and snack before or after your massage or facial. WE HAVE YOU COVERED! our Spa Boutique is also your private tea room!