Change is in the "HAIR"

Change is in the "HAIR" - Take Two!

I was walking my dog Never (named Never because I said I would never get another dog) in the courtyard of Swans Market recently when I noticed that the space below my home was vacant. I thought to myself I could put my consulting office there. So, after long consideration and planning, I’ve decided to put my consulting business office, along with three private hair studios, in the vacant space. Never say Never!

Therefore, change is in the “hair” once again! I am so excited to announce Swans Studios located at 936 B Clay Street in the courtyard of the Swans Market building in Old Oakland.

I have loved my time in Rockridge but now it is time again for a new chapter. For my hair clients, your appointments will remain the same but I will see you at my new location at Swans Studios. Clients may still reach me via email at Suzanne@suzannevanhouten.com and you will still be able to book your appointments at www.vagaro.com/SuzanneVanHouten.

Also, I have a website now! Please visit www.suzannevanhouten.com for additional information. The site is a work in progress so many changes will be taking place over the next few months.

Transportation & Parking around Swans Studios:
Parking: meters on surrounding block, 9^th St., 10^th St., Clay, and Washington; The nearest paid parking lot is on 8^th St. and Washington. There is also a paid lot at the Marriott Hotel at 11^th and Clay.
BART: Swans Studios is just two blocks from the 12^th St BART Station in downtown Oakland.

For those of you that do not know the area, Old Oakland is a historic neighborhood with shops, restaurants, offices, and residences. I look forward to seeing you soon at Swans Studios.

Comments

What a Wonderful Decade

HairQueen News It is with joy and a little sorrow that I after a fantastic ten year run I am announcing the closing of Swans Studios. Thank You Swans Studios My lease is up, I’m retired from my full-time career and now it’s time to close my brick-and-mortar business doors. The good news is that 936B Clay Street will reopen under new ownership by Diane Zelaya, my long-time associate and friend. Congratulations Diane Join me in wishing Diane well in her new business endeavor and me well in this phase of my retirement plan. Don't worry I will continue to do my one-day-a-week V.I.P. Client Day at Diane’s Studios, Bay Vibrant. You can't get rid of me and Never My contact information remains the same. If you would like to rotate into my one-day-a-week schedule call 510-545-2955 or email, suzanne@suzannevanhouten.com or click here to book online. Happy End of Summer!

Retirement Life

HairQueen News On October 1 2022 after 40 plus years of working full-time I stepped way-back from the salon chair and way-into retirement life. As the date grew closer, I was and still am all over the place with so many feelings and uncertainties about how to navigate this next stage. To mark the occasion of my retirement I had a wonderful party, please see the previous blog, Endings and Beginnings. Next, I went on a celebratory trip which included a week sailing the Atlantic Ocean on the Queen Mary 2. So exciting! Crossing the Atlantic Ocean Gala Time Upon my return I am turning my attention to what it means to be an older, wiser, experienced, master of my trade. As space in my life opens up I will take the opportunity to grow Swans Studios, to mentor, coach and consult within and beyond the salon industry. With more free time I will enjoy my granddaughters, my family, friends and hobbies. I know from many of you that the retired life is a busy life and I am grateful t

Salon Suite Opportunity

HairQueen News Hello, I hope your 2023 is off to a good start! I trust you had a lovely holiday season, seems like an age ago now? My very best wishes to you for a peaceful and delightful 2023. My holiday season was festive and especially fun with a one year old and a three and half year old, (granddaughters are the best.) I cannot help but marvel at how little time I seemed to have with my new “tip of my scissors schedule”, as I prepped for the holidays and wrapped up the year for Swans Studios. Its true retirement life is a busy life. My new schedule of one-day-a-week is working out so far. I do miss so many of you from my full-time schedule. I know you are in good hands. I appreciate the love, on-going support and good wishes. Swans Studios News I am now looking for a new person to join Swans Studios. I would to find someone wonderful to share my studio since I am no longer there full-time and it’s an amazing place to work. If you know any hair stylists, ready f

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