Dear Clients and Friends,

After a very stressful two weeks and 40 years of being a hairdresser, I have made the very agonizing decision to retire, Sunday, June 21st.

This is not how I envisioned closing this chapter of my life, but recent events have made it clear that it is the right decision for me. I am facing two rotator cuff surgeries for massive tears that will require a lengthy recovery period. At the same time, I have experienced the recent loss of my father and I am now responsible for navigating and completing all of the post death tasks as executor. Not only am I busy with funeral arrangements, meeting with lawyers and accountants, but I’m also having to sell the home my parents have lived in for over 60 years. Additionally, my mother’s declining health now requires more of my time and attention. In fact, I am writing this from the hospital room my mom is in after being brought to the ER for yet another heart event. I am drowning in responsibilities; I feel like am juggling a dozen things and I am dropping half of them. These family circumstances, combined with the physical demands of my job, leave me with no choice but to step away from my salon.

At 61 years old, I find myself reflecting on four decades behind the chair and feeling incredibly grateful for the journey. What began as a career became so much more. Many of you have been clients for years, even decades, and I have had the privilege of sharing in your milestones, celebrations, challenges, and everyday moments, as you have shared in mine. The relationships we built have meant more to me than words can express.

Thank you for your loyalty, friendship, trust, and support. It has been an honor to serve you and to do work that I truly loved. I will carry countless wonderful memories with me as I enter this next chapter of my life.

Though this goodbye comes sooner, more suddenly, and under unbelievably chaotic conditions than I had hoped, I leave with a full heart and deep appreciation for each and every one of you.

I am sincerely sorry that my resignation is so sudden, leaving some of you “high and dry” as far as your haircare needs go. I just don’t feel that I have a choice. I still want to serve you in the only way I still can so I will send you your haircare recipes as soon as possible.

With sincere gratitude and warmest wishes,

Denae