January 2026 update:

Hi friends,

A new year is here, so let’s start with the important part: THANK YOU!

For more than 20 years you’ve trusted me with your hair, your stories, your transformations, your “new chapter” haircuts, your “do NOT give me bangs” haircuts, and sometimes your “okay… give me bangs” haircuts.

I’m heading into my 6th year in my “new” studio and 8th year fully self-employed, and I’m still standing because of your loyalty, kindness, humor, patience, and willingness to go on this ride with me. I don’t take it lightly.

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Now… let’s talk scheduling, because wow, it’s… a thing.

Right now I’m booked solid until almost June.

January to May is essentially 100% fully booked and is waitlist only booking.

May has about 2-5 openings depending on the service.
June has about 15/80 spots available! 

If you’re one of my “safe zone humans,” you already know the dance: you’re booked about six months out, your hair future is secure, and your stress level is low.

If you’re one of my “I’ll book later, it’ll be fine” folks… I love you… and also, you will probably be living on the waitlist and praying for cancellations. They do happen — just not as often as you might want your hair done.

If you want to make sure you get in, reach out to my brilliant booking manager, Jennifer. She’s basically hair scheduling air traffic control. She’ll take great care of you and get you set up ahead so we can all breathe.

Her contact info (text is best):

(805) 441-4879
email: zippers80@aol.com

Or BOOK ONLINE HERE:

BOOK ONLINE NOW

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On the salon side, I’m always updating things so your time here feels cozy, grounded, welcoming, and intentional. Expect a few more upgrades this year. Just probably not more plants. I keep saying I’m done… and then one makes eye contact with me at the nursery and suddenly it’s in the backseat of my car. So… no promises!

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A personal health update…

Many of you know I’ve been navigating long COVID these past years. The good news is: my health is finally turning a corner. I’ve landed with the right team of doctors, and they’re working with the newest long COVID research coming out of teaching hospitals and functional medicine.

I’m doing neurological “brain therapy” in Pismo Beach and it’s actually helping. We have found out through an EEG that Long COVID woke up a bunch of old concussions from my younger, fearless years, so now I’m doing brain mapping modulation, neurofeedback, vestibular rehab, nervous system retraining, and Firefly red light therapy—which sounds like a spaceship accessory but is very much a real thing. After a long stretch of medical limbo, we finally have a clear direction. My brain and I are officially on a guided quest, and it feels really good to have a map.

I’ll say this honestly: the only place I’ve consistently found real help has been what people call “alternative medicine.” I don’t even like that term, because for me it hasn’t felt alternative at all — it has been the thing that has actually helped. The science is evolving, the care is smart and compassionate, and my body is responding. That’s why you’re seeing me mostly steadier these days, although, everytime i get a session i backslide for a few days because the bees in my brain got poked! I’m grateful beyond words, and I’m deeply thankful for the patience, tenderness, and support so many of you have shown along the way.

Like I have always said….you can give my cell or email to anyine that you know that is struggling with mystery illness, Long Covid, or Auto immune stuff….I can help them with resources or at least a place to start.

Heres some links to the red light thingamabob:

https://balesphotonics.com/firefly-features/

If you are interested in the local clinic that has been actually helping me all these years….here’s the link to that as well:

https://pathwaystohealth.net/

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Because I apparently don’t know how to do life without multiple creative lanes, I’ve also been quietly working on a new project that arrived in one of those “this is happening, whether you’re ready or not” dreams. I’ll be sharing more about it later in the year. You will absolutely be included in that reveal. There are a couple of “teaser” pics at the bottom of the email!

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A quick pricing heads-up…

There is currently a price increase planned for October 2026. However, with recent federal policy changes affecting small businesses (especially service-based ones like mine), there’s a chance pricing may need to be adjusted sooner.

 I care about staying accessible while also keeping my business healthy, and I’m exploring every possible way to soften the impact. If changes do need to happen, I’ll communicate clearly.

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So here’s to another year of connection, laughter, honest conversation, healing, and hair that helps you feel like yourself in the best way.

Thank you for trusting me.

Thank you for showing up for all these years.

Thank you for sharing your lives with me.

I can’t wait to see you in the chair and hear what life has been doing FOR you.

With a very full heart,  

Sean