Getting Ready to Return...

Coming Back to the salon after quarantine..

Hi Everybody! I miss you all and I’m looking forward to seeing you back at Studio Three. I wanted to let you know what changes I’m making to accommodate our new reality in light of COVID19. I have always maintained a high level of cleanliness and sanitation standards as outlined by the industry guidelines however, in light of the pandemic, I am sure we as an industry will be changing those guidelines to tighten up any potential for spread of this virus. 

Here is a list of what I am doing right now to ensure that when it's time to come back, you all feel safe:

• I am taking this time to deep clean the entire salon using a broad spectrum disinfectant and sanitizer (virucide). 
  

• I'm setting up systems to have in place for sanitizing all implements and areas you as a client will come in contact with while visiting between each client.
  

• I've ordered more sets of everything that touches you while you are in the salon (combs, brushes, clips etc.) so I can rotate them through a sanitizer after each client. Every client will have a fresh set of implements that has been freshly sanitized.
  

• After every visit (between each client) I will be sanitizing all common areas that are touched frequently such as door handles, bathroom, coat racks etc. I will also have gloves available for anyone who wants them and I will be wearing a mask while working on you. 
  

As our world evolves I am sure I will get word from local and state authorities on new standards of practice and I will follow all guidelines, as I have always done, to ensure my guests are receiving the highest level of service in a safe and sanitary environment. 

I also wanted to let you know that when we do get the greenlight to start doing hair again, I will be working the first few Saturdays to allow everybody on the waiting list to get in as quickly as possible and to thank you all for being so patient. Saturdays cannot be booked online, you will need to text me directly - although if you are already on the waiting list, I will contact you anyway and I will mention it. 

Returning from Absence due to Illness.

Dear Clients,

During the past weeks I had to, with the help of my husband; cancel your appointments with little or no explanation. Not many of you know that I have been diagnosed with Bipolar 1. It is a fairly serious mental illness. If you are interested here is an article about Bipolar 1 disorder from Harvard Medical School: (http://www.health.harvard.edu/mental-health/bipolar-disorder)

I don’t remember many interactions during the period I was away mostly due to the mania and also the medications to treat it. I know there was some phone contact with some of you and I did not communicate very much because of the state I was in. I basically tried to defer most interactions having to do with the business to Ryan and he did his best but he was pretty stressed out just trying to take care of me.

I hope all of you were able to either go see one of the stylists I recommended or were able to wait and it wasn’t a major inconvenience.  For us here at the Caldeiro house, we took it slowly day by and day and considered it a victory that this time I did not need to be hospitalized. Ryan was able to take time off and supervise me through the worst of it. Some of my symptoms, if you are interested, are explained here: (http://psychcentral.com/lib/bipolar-disorder-with-psychotic-features/)

I have taken all my medication daily, as prescribed, since I was diagnosed in 2010. I think of myself as normal.  I believe the people who suffer with bipolar disorder often do so in silence (as I have typically done) rather than face the uncomfortable conversation about something that is, for me, just a small part of who I am. I think most of us know someone with mental illness without knowing they know them. Perhaps in this instance I am that person you didn’t know you know. There is a cultural stigma and a lot of misconception around mental illness and bipolar disorder in general. Usually, I prefer to let comments go rather than discuss my own experiences. I hope this episode does not change your opinions about me.

I’ve decided effective immediately; I will go back to work doing hair 2 days a week until I am back up to 100%. This will allow me to schedule in the people I cancelled on in the off days for now to get caught up. Instead of a set schedule I will have a floating schedule. At least one weekend a month I plan to work both Saturday and Sunday.  Instead of several short days I will just work a few longer days. Eventually I will move up to three days a week and two weekends a month. Going on to schedulicity as usual to book will tell you what is available for any given week. And yes, please email or txt if you really need to get in and there doesn’t seem to be a space. It will be much easier to accommodate now.

All in all, I have high hopes that things at Studio Three will spring back to life and we will get back to gorgeous hair as usual. Thank you for your understanding and your friendship over the years. I hope to see you all soon!

Cheers!

Lynn

Fixed a Few Things...

Hi Everyone,

It came to my attention that after an update of schedulicity there were some issues with booking appointments online. Namely, when the services had to be selected individually it wouldn't allow booking as the times were too unwieldy. I have corrected the problem and gone back to the old way where the color services are available on their own as well as a "with haircut" option. Other ad-ons are available (deep condition etc.) but this issue with the haircuts should be all resolved.


Happy booking!
See you all soon


(you can access the scheduler from this page - use the "schedule now" button).

Going Fishing...

Just a quick note to let you know I am taking the week of May 11th off
(Monday 5/11 thru Sunday 5/17).


 I will also be on a break from phone, email and social media during this time.


Now might be a good time to book your appointments.. it looks like these days color appointments are booking two to three weeks out and haircuts a week to two weeks so please don't put it off too long to make sure we get you in before I go.

To book, go to the website (www.studiothreehairsalon.com) and use the "book now" button in the upper right corner.

My scheduled hours are:

Monday 3-9pm
Tuesday 3-9pm
Wednesday 3-9pm
Thursday 3-9pm
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sundays 8am-4pm (online booking only available from 11am, for earlier you need to contact me directly)

Spruced up for Spring!

I've been saying I was going to clear out that corner for the longest time and this week I finally did it. Now there is a lovely spot for coffee. It's very satisfying to check that off the list.. I've had the table and chairs since last summer but I finally just painted them and made it happen. Hooray!!

On another note, I have added weekend hours: Sundays 10-4 and as always Mon-Thursday 3-9. Existing clients can pre-book Sundays with me as early as 8 but you cannot book online that early.

Currently I am booking two to three weeks out so unfortunately it's very unlikely I can get you in the same week you call or txt for an appointment. I can put you on the waiting list however.

As always the best way to book is online, there is a link on this blog to my scheduler and you can also access it thru my website: www.studiothreehairsalon.com

Current Hours...

Here is my current schedule that seems to accomodate most people most of the time:

Tues/Wed/Thu/Fri:  3pm to 9pm
Sat/Mon:  9am to 3pm
Sunday: Closed

Occasionally I will work longer Mondays or Saturdays as needed. I may take some time off in the next few months to recharge.

At some point I am going to take an extra day off during the week (a floating day) for inventory and book keeping and other boring stuff...

Speaking of boring, this is a rather dull post, sorry! But I've got some good before and after photos of a client from Saturday - as soon as she sends me an email I will ask permission to post them so stay tuned!

Vacation

I am on vacation until November 3. I'll be back in the Salon taking appointments starting Monday, November 5th. Once I get back I will be taking clients 6 days a week (Monday thru Saturday) thru New Year to make sure everyone can get in in time for the holidays. Looking forward to seeing everyone!!

Until November...
Lynn