For the last year, I've been perfectly happy at La Dolce Vita Salon. However, an unfortunate turn of events had me looking for a new place to call home. With the salon closing in April, (just a week beyond my due date with baby #3!) I was suddenly put in the position of being 9 months pregnant and looking for a new place to work. For one short evening I panicked, then I put on my big girl pants and started handing out my resume to various salons. I walked into several places on a Saturday and didn't like the vibe I picked up on in most of them. It was the usual noisy, chaotic, ego filled atmosphere you will find in most places. So where do I go? Time was running out. This baby will be coming in just a couple of weeks whether I find a new place to work or not.
My hubby then offered a suggestion. He met a girl on a photo shoot recently who worked in a salon unlike any other in our town. Instead of renting a booth, you rent a suite. A little room I can call my own with a shampoo bowl and chair. Everything else can be customized to my liking by yours truly. This was the chance to own a tiny salon all of my own. There are other rooms with other stylists (whom I've met and are all very friendly) and a welcoming lobby, but otherwise, I am able to control the environment, the retail, my appointments, my hours, the decor, music, etc. I can even shut the door when I'm on a break and just want to be alone. It is exactly what I need at this time in my life. I'm busy with my two little ones (soon to be three little ones) and I want the flexibility this salon has to offer. Other salons want to charge per day, and even half days for part time stylists. Many salons won't even let you have a key. Being locked into a very tight, defined schedule would make life more difficult and stressful. Here I can have full access and complete control of my work hours. I believe I have found the perfect place to grow my business and still have the home life I desire.
Until the baby is born, I will continue to take appointments at La Dolce Vita. When #3 arrives I plan on a five week long maternity leave and then I'll start up at Twelve Stones Salon. It is located in an office complex right across the street from Bullard High at Palm and Barstow. My prices will remain the same and I will most likely work my previous three day schedule - Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. I will be making all my own appointments so feel free to call my cel:
(559) 709-0849
to book your next visit. I look forward to showing you my new space and catching up!
If you want a peek at what Twelve Stones Salon is like, you can check it out
HERE
I have yet to move into my suite, but when I do I will put up pictures so you can see how I've decided to arrange and decorate it. I already have the space planned out and I can't wait to have you see it!
