Where you work: Azalea Salon and Boutique

Your website: http://www.sitinmychair.com

SC: How long have you been in this line of work?
KD: 6 years 4 months and 9 days actually.

SC: Have you found that being a Salon Center member has increased your business?
KD: Most definitely! Having my very own website gives my existing client base a chance to view my best work online, find out about new products I recommend and much more. Moreover making clients excited about sharing my website with their family and friends. The exposure of my work has expanded greatly and the amount of referalls have gone up too!

SC: Highlight some personal or professional breakthroughs, thoughts or experiences in your career.
KD: Well I'd have to say that opening my own salon this past year has definately been a lifelong dream of mine!

SC: Describe your worst experience doing hair.
KD: Well my first week of doing hair I really nervous and I accidentally shaved a small bald spot in my male clients head! (laughing) I paniced and didn't know what to do. So I did what any new stylist would do. I distracted him while I stuck a chunk of hair with wax back onto his head!

SC: You really did that?
KD: I know. Can you believe it? I'm so ashamed!

SC: If you could do any celebraties hair who would it be and why?
KD: I'd like to say I was the stylist who gave Lenny Kravits his new look by cutting off his dreadlocks.

SC: Describe your most memorable moment doing hair.
KD: My last visit with a client who had cancer and was terminally ill. She passed away two weeks later. I'll never forget the last conversation we had while she sat in my chair.

SC: Talk about a client who has influenced you professionally or personally (in a positive way) and what affect that had on you.
KD: Everytime my client Mike Chestnut came into the salon he was armed with maps of places to go or pamphlets on how to start my own business. Whether it's travel or business he's always encouraged me to get out there and make it happen!