Kristin's Chair

I was misinformed. Looks like we will continue to be closed until May 15th. Thank you so much for your patience and support during this unimaginable time!

*****PLEASE READ***** When I called the Iowa department of public health I was apparently mis informed . The governor, while allowing openings in certain counties, is still requiring that all salons, barbershops, massage therapy, and tattoo parlors remain closed in ALL counties. Sorry for getting your hopes up but looks like we will be closed until May 15th!

As I was sitting here and watching the governor's news conference, some of the information was confusing. So I called the Iowa department of public health and this is what I was told: There are 77 counties in Iowa that are allowed to start doing openings with certain restrictions as of Friday May 1st. I was told this does include hair salons. But because they have not posted the guidelines for hair salons as of yet, I will not start contacting clients until we have more information. Thank you for your patience!!

As of yesterday Governor Kim Reynolds extended the salon/spa closure date to April 7th. Thank you for your continued support and understanding during this difficult time. We hope to see you soon. Stay well and God Bless!

*borrowed from friend and fellow stylist Niki Roberts Yes - salons will reopen at some point - different for every state, every salon. What can CLIENTS do to help salons navigate a "new normal" you ask? ... Know you were missed terribly and your stylist is grateful for your return... Know safety measures were created for all involved. Know the importance of coming alone, extra people in a salon compromises everyone. Know your stylist cannot physically work 16 hours a day, 7 days a week, rest is essential for all... Know your initial service will take more time. Know that coming in sick, for STYLIST or CLIENT, ISN'T AN OPTION. Know that walk-ins will not be an option for some salons - call the salon before you leave home. Know that rescheduling hundreds of clients will take time... Know that when you arrive you will need to wait until your stylist gives you the go ahead before entering the building - having your cell phone in your car will help considerably. Know that your stylist is thrilled to see you but doesn't want or need a hug, (those will have to wait), your presence is the best hug ever! Know that your stylist may choose to open at a later date than the state you are in has allowed, being respectful of that decision takes an unimaginable load off his/her brain and heart. Know that your stylists has already lost thousands of and has no desire to replace it with a ventilator for either one of you, be patient. Know that if your health is already high risk, you need to wait, your health is more important... Know that a "soft opening" will be anything but soft. Know that your opinion of the entire situation won't change the laws and rules necessary for everyone's safety. Let's keep the conversation to hair and how we can make you beautiful. Know that while trying to connect with your stylist there are hundreds of others attempting the same thing; the responses will be slow coming as your stylist is preparing everything and answering everyone simultaneously. Know above all else no one is more excited about your arrival than your stylist - help make it the best appointment ever!!! Together we can make this work safely for all - THANK YOU for your support and understanding during this pandemic!