Foundations for a New Beginning
I read a very inspiring article in Vogue’s November 2020 issue entitled “Chop Shop,” by Sarah Brown.
The piece resonates with me because, in the face of the immeasurable grief and pain caused by Covid-19, it highlights some ways in which we can find positive and hopeful outcomes. In this case, outcomes that are near to my heart ~ what a new hair style can do to reinvent your look as we navigate the Pandemic.
In the article, Brown amplifies the fact that our hair is an emblematic statement of our identity:
“Hair is everything. It is the most defining feature we have, and we have the ability to change it as we change. Shouldn’t it telegraph not only who we are but who we are becoming?” (Brown 64)
Zoom Calls and FaceTime showcase us from the shoulders up on small screens within home offices.
Masks hide all but our eyes and hair. Brown’s piece cites hair as our power, our armor:
“How we feel about our hair is inextricably tied to how we operate in the world … an expression of my style greater than any piece of clothing or shade of lipstick I might wear.” (Brown 64)
This time has changed us all. Yet I believe that it can set the stage for our growth in the future. In the face of adversity, we have been both stressed and blessed with time to think, imagine, pivot, and reinvent. And with the vaccine around the corner, I take solace in the phrase, “This too shall pass.”
I will forever be inspired by creating the exacting and unique way to define your look.
It is an art that has always been my passion and one I continue to hone every day. Please know that I look forward to working with each of you to respond to the resounding call for change and make it become the beautiful face of your future.
As we look to the New Year, I speak for all of us at K/WSalons in wishing you the best, healthiest, most transformative 2021. This year has thrown many challenges my way as a business owner and a human being. I thank you for being there with me, every step of the way.
One thing I have learned of late is that great challenges can lead to great progress.
I look forward to our continued journey on this road together.
I hope you are enjoying HairLine and welcome your ideas for future content. Please suggest your topics here! Happy New Year, and thank you, as always, for being a valued part of the K/WSalons Family.
Regards,
Kenny