The forecast was calling for an evening snowstorm. Glass Door Salon was on the fence as to whether we should brave the roads and perform our annual night of haircuts for the homeless or if we should cancel due to weather conditions.

One of the distinct privileges I’ve had as a salon owner is watching my young staff blossom into an absolute garden of beauty and diversity. While we’re used to showcasing our cutting and coloring skills on a daily basis, other elements that I find critical to being a successful stylist are both humility and humanity. Embodying both, a diamond in the rough, Tatiana pulled off one of the most – if not THE most – challenging services I’ve ever witnessed […]

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One of the strongest impressions ever left on me was the moment when I discovered that my mentor, Dianne Lang, was living life under a hair enhancement. We had been attending a beauty convention and were rooming together. Watching her unclip her top piece before bed humbled me. “How could I not have known?” I wondered to myself. We had been working alongside each other for a couple of years!