Culver City

I haven't blogged in quite a while, mostly because everything has been a little crazy and hectic with the move to Culver City. It hasn't really been about the physical act of moving my belongings, but more so about getting all of my crucial information updated on platforms like Google, Yelp, and my various social media profiles. Additionally, I’ve had to manage countless no-name directory sites that pop up unexpectedly, which further adds to the workload. After all that, I’ve been busy texting everyone once they make an appointment to ensure they received the email notification and are aware that I am now operating from a different salon before their appointments. I have had a few clients mistakenly go to my old spaces, so I've been doing my utmost to stay on top of these communication issues. Now that we're finally settled in Culver City, everything has been running much more smoothly, and I've managed to pick up right where I left off from the Wilshire location, while also starting to build my clientele again. One of the main changes that I've been noticing is that a lot of the guys who used to come in for evening haircuts aren't able to make it to the salon during the weekdays since the move to Culver City, so they have been increasingly making appointments for the weekend. These weekend slots have been filling up a little faster at this new salon compared to my previous one. It’s nothing too crazy to the point where someone would have to book their haircut a month in advance, but I have had some clients looking for a Saturday appointment the night before who haven't been able to get in. I do have a few guys who initially thought this new location was a bit too far for them, but they have simply been coordinating their hair appointments while traveling since we are somewhat conveniently located close to LAX. As for myself, I haven't yet had a chance to explore Culver City much, mostly just getting around down Sawtelle and Sepulveda. I'm still in the process of trying to figure out the best times to make my way back to the valley, so in the meantime, I have been heading straight home right after I finish doing hair for the day. I realize this is a bit down the road, but I also wanted to inform everyone that I will be taking a vacation during the first two weeks of June. Specifically, I will be out of the salon starting on Thursday, June 1, and I plan to return on Wednesday, June 14. It’s not a trip to an exotic destination; instead, I will be going back to Iowa to visit my family. I don’t take a significant amount of time off, and since I haven’t taken any breaks since April 2015, I like to provide plenty of advance notice since you can generally expect me to be here six days a week, every single week. For appointments scheduled between mid-May and mid-June, you might want to consider booking a little earlier than you usually would. I anticipate that my schedule will fill up quickly since I will be away from the salon for such an extended period. To accommodate everyone, as my books begin to fill up, I will extend my working days and hours in an effort to get everyone in for their appointments. I will also send out an email reminder as we get closer to the date, as I always like to keep everyone informed as soon as I have my flight booked.