Shake it Up

I recently enjoyed a surprise weekend getaway for my birthday. Initially, I was not happy about this. Crazy, I know, but it had been a busy month and I was feeling a bit cranky, so I was actually stressed to not have control over the situation. Control is my middle name, after all. But once I got to Vegas and soaked up some rays by the pool, I wondered what I had been so worried about. Getting away for a little while gave me a fresh perspective, helped me to relax, and ultimately to be more productive when I got back.


This week we were lucky enough to have the head of education for Rene Furterer in the salon teaching a class about scalp treatments. Over the years, we have had the opportunity to receive training from Rene Furterer, so I assumed I would already know everything he had to share with us. I knew the class would be beneficial to our newer staff, and decided to sit in just to observe their learning. But watching him demonstrate a scalp treatment, I felt as if I were seeing it for the first time. I realized that it had actually been a few years since I had watched the process, and that there was in fact information I had forgotten or overlooked.


What these two experiences taught me is that it is so easy to get into a routine where you do what you usually do and know what you think you should know. At the salon, we certainly enjoy the routine of a busy Saturday, when everyone is booked and both the stylists and clients know what to expect - usual color and cut, let's do it again in 4-6 weeks. But I encourage you to try something outside of the routine. Whether it's adding a few highlights around the face instead of your regular color, or trying a different product, the slightest variation can make a big difference. Looking at our models Alma and Senaida after their scalp treatments and feeling envious of how healthy and shiny their hair looked, I realized that I could certainly shake up my routine for a whole 30 minutes a week in the interest of fabulous hair.