Update: Opening Day!

12/18/2015

So, yesterday. It was insane. Yesterday, I realized I was only human. In a perfect world I would have the website finished, all the furniture done and construction completed. At about 4:30a the night before last, I realized I had to cut myself some slack. My team and I finished the salon and I delayed the website. I have to keep this post short, I have to run -in the mist of the crazy I [along with my siblings] are hosting a surprise 60th birthday for my mom tonight.

Buttttt first, I want to thank everyone who came out to support us <3 All you good looking people.

Photo thanks to Dj Maskell!

Last night we had an amazing turn out. I was blown away by the support from everyone. Last night when I was finally home and crawling into bed I looked at my husband and I smiled, "Can you believe all those people?" Touched, so loved and so supported. Thank you to everyone who messaged, texted, came, or virtually cheered us on. I hope to continue this blog until the remainder of the salon and rebrand is finished, maybe another week or so. Today though, I want to thank a few people briefly. I'll try to keep it short and if I am missing anyone, please don't be offended. I am still slightly sleep-deprived.

Jd my supportive dreamer of a husband
My amazing office team
My super-amazing artists
Jimmy D Shea for the awesome video
Dj Maskell for the sweet tunes
Sweets by E for the DELICOUS cake
Capital Party Rentals for the lovely linens and tables
Erica Abbey Photography [Can't wait to see the pics!]
Illiah from C&V Designs <3
Reina my amazing coach
My mom for sewing a thousand curtains

Okay, I'm sure I've missed people. Just know that I know that this process was only completed with the help of all of the amazing people in my life. Sure, my name is on the door but I did not do this alone. So, thank you always for your support.
xA

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The Re-Re-Grand Opening!

101 Washington Blvd
Laurel, MD 20707
Thursday, December 17th
7p-9p

-More details here-

Feeling the love?

We've had some really kind people offer to help us, we ask that if you are in the giving spirit that you consider donating to our friend Mary who is currently battling stage 3 cancer. Her family would benefit greatly from your gift during her health crisis. All we would love is your support. xA

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<<Mary for the win>>

The Short Story

9 weeks ago, a freak tornado sheared the roof off of my 4 month old salon. The next day hurricane Joaquin dumped feet of water into our 2,500 sq foot space. Completely devastating our business and derailing our entire company.

  Ironically, we had signed up for a brand redesign the week before. Over the last two months, amid chaos and displacement we decided this would be an opportune time to take the plunge & to make some pretty massive structural changes to our business model.

   These decisions happened quickly.  The week of Thanksgiving the roof was finally repaired, and we were able to finalize the details needed to get the process started. We're undergoing a complete overhaul, from branding to service offerings, the website to the drywall. We've started a new corporation, expanded into a larger property and are launching into a completely new market.

     We're on a tight deadline, -3 weeks until launch. We had to finalize a few things before we confirmed these changes last week. Its lofty but I'm pretty sure we can handle it. I hope you'll read along on this really unique blog series. Want more dirt?

-Read the full story here-