Elements Salon

It appears the day has arrived that I chose as the closing of Elements Salon. It's not quite my birthday yet (retirement day), but today will be the last time I open the door to a business that has been so very rewarding, here in NC.

Over the last 13 years, I have met and "fell in love with" so many of you. You have been my constant connection in an industry of complexity, with its many avenues of becoming a successful, or a failing business. Because of your loyalty, Elements Salon was successful.

As time releases its grip on the present, and pushes us into our future, so it is with a place I've always called my "get away". Getting to visit with all of you as you sat in my chair, has been a take-away I will remember for years to come.

I promised myself I would not get "wordy" on FaceBook; I only wanted to thank you for the years you have trusted me with such a valuable asset that causes us to walk just a bit taller when properly taken care of. Creating beautiful hair is "the final touch" of our outward beauty.

Just remember how very special you all were/are to me, as I step into my next big thing...

DAY 8: (8 of 9) Fastening your ponytail in the same spot…day after day

Strands tend to get caught, and broken, in bands. Try alternating the fastening point. Move it up a half inch one day, then down the next. And just like everything, bands continue to evolve. At this moment, I believe the satin hair ties are the best for damaged, fine, or processed hair. Satin scrunchies rank number one for me when dealing with fine hair. Bungee or snap-style ties are great for natural texture, braids, locs, or for those who want to adjust the tension of their ties as needed.

For those with very thick, very heavy (long) hair, the best way to secure a pony tail other than just pulling it back at the nape of the neck, is to section your hair at the top of the ears & pull it up for the first pony, then gather the hair below the top of the ear and all the way down to the hairline. Pull that section up to just under the first pony and secure it. Now you have two ponytails, causing less pull at the scalp. Unless you like that look, continue ponytailing. FINAL STEP: Grab a scrunchie and combine the two ponies, covering both with it. Now you have one ponytail and need not worry about the weight of your hair, hanging from the top of your head all day, giving you a full on headache by the end of the day because you've just lessened the weight of one massive ponytail pulling on the roots in one spot. Two is better than one in most cases...

I thought, as a final "advise lovelorn" *wink *wink, I would use these last 9 days I'm doing business as usual, to leave you with a bit of insight on caring for your hair. Many of these are just common sense, but just in case you haven't considered them being a thing...I will put ONE per day, here, on this site, before my page needs removed.

I'll address bushing the hair, shampooing the hair, forcing tangles through the hair, blow drying dripping wet hair, scalp ignorance, types of brushes to use & not use, truth about hairspray, ponytail nightmares, and finally...masking dandruff and the consequences of it.

Seemingly simple topics, yet many times needing addressed. I won't be getting into the nitty gritty of all things hair. Just a small wave goodbye as I point you back to the most important things that surround the making of beautiful hair. Small snippets of caring for your hair. Love and Hugs! ❤️❤️❤️

DAY ONE:

(1 of 9) Overly Brushing Hair to Create Shine

I suppose this one is more for those of you with long hair who are the "wash and wear" type of humans, yet I know some of you with short hair who LOVE the brush.

Here's a fact you need to consider: All we need are a few strokes from that awesome brush, to spread the natural oils from roots to ends. Simple. Lay the brush down after a few strokes.

From my business blog: An associate professor of dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Amy J. McMichael, M.D., commented (when asked) that anything more than a few strokes from a brush is unnecessary friction, which can lead to breakage.