Yes – I wanted to put my own “self” into the salon.  I didn’t want Alberta Modern Hair to look like a run of the mill hair salon.  I’d reached an age where I wanted to do something that expressed my character – and that translated into a salon that is minimalist, clean, spacious.  I wanted the salon to be visually appealing with a musical influence.  I play good music in the salon and keep the noise and confusion to a minimum.  I’ve installed black and white photos of some of my favorite recording artists. We keep the vibe upbeat and energetic but not chaotic.  In fact, we have sign in the break room that says, “Silence is Golden.”  Not because I want people to be silent, but because I believe the stylist must listen to understand a client’s needs.  I remind the stylists that it’s not necessary to talk all the time.  When our clients are in our chair, they deserve an hour of calm, and I think they really appreciate that.

The salon is mostly black and white and that is on purpose.  I think of color as an extra – the same as I think of hair color as an accessory.