Featured Business: Kevin Charles Salon

Kevin Charles Salon

6626 Monroe St          905 Central Avenue

   Sylvania Ohio         St. Petersburg, Florida

419.882.3400                  727.823.8585

One of the hardest things for me to deal with is my confidence.  I don't feel comfortable in my outward appearance.  I don't have my style.  And when I find something I like as far as my hair goes, even if I've brought in a picture and said "THIS IS WHAT I WANT" I've been convinced against it and I end up hating how I look until for the next month until I can have it fixed.


That was not the case at Kevin Charles Salon.


I've been to several salons over the last few years, ever since my dad got sick and I donated my hair.  This was probably the best experience I've had in a long time.


Of course the first thing that Kevin and Carly asked me was what I wanted - and I told them: less layers, darker to match my natural color and a touch of red.  Then they asked what my wardrobe consisted of (mostly dark and neutral colors, a few bright pieces), what my morning routine is, how I usually wear my hair, what I do for a living, they people that I meet.  


Hey, I've got a fun job, but I still need to look professional.  He asked me to trust them - and I did.


The process was about 2 1/2 hours, start to finish, but the time went fast.  Because there were other stylists with clients, we were all in conversation with one-another; fun and casual.  We all need girl talk from time to time, right?


I was also impressed by the wide variety of stylists and clients.  Whether it's a dramatic change or a quick trim, the people at Kevin Charles Salon will be able to help you out.  


The cut is what I need (and it's long enough for me to put up).  And the color is AMAZING!  It's exactly what I've been wanting for a couple of years, but had previously been told I couldn't pull it off.  

Thank you Kevin Charles Sylvania for giving me an wonderful experience, 

and a look that I can finally call my own!

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Sylvania, Ohio     St. Petersburg Florida

After my last hair appointment - see, some red...but it faded out within 2 weeks 

My New Hair!  

  

How 'Pinning' Can Grow Your Business

Well, unless you live under a rock and never check your Facebook or Twitter, you've probably noticed a new thing called "Pinterest."

So what is it?

Well, to put it quite simply, it's a collection of anything and everything you want.

• Favorite recipes, or recipes you want to try
• Clothes you love 
• Vacations you want to take
• Things for the home
• Activities for the family
• Books you've read or want to read
• The list goes on, and on, and on...

So for a business or a blogger, how does this affect you?  Well, if you've got great content with great images, you can get your products out to the masses.

Cascade Braid

For example, my daughters have SUPER LONG HAIR.  And I'm tired of putting it up in the same braids and ponytails every day.  So I did a search for fun braids and up-do's - and I found a couple of neat websites.  Instead of adding them to my bookmarks and forgetting that I've save them (we've all done that, right?)  I pinned them to my Hair Style board.  So taking what I found, this is what I did with Samantha's hair:

Sock Bun

So if you're a hair stylist, grab a friend and take step-by-step pictures of how to maintain my hair at home.  Put it out on your website/blog.  And then pin it.  Your friends will pin it.  And soon, your names is out there, getting people to your website to learn more.

OK, so if you're a business with a physical location, how does that help grow the business?  Well, if you sell products, sell them online.  In your step by step description, talk about the products that you are using, and put a link to where people can buy them.

So if you are a garden expert, teach me how to prep my garden for this year - step by step with images.  Show me how to start my seeds.  Be detailed.  Pin it.  Then sell some seeds or tools.

If you're a photographer, show me how to take a good picture with my cell phone; how to get my kids to sit still. Pin it.  Then sell some frames or prints.

Pinterest is becoming an activity for many people, just like playing games on Facebook.  To the business - they're looking for your stuff.  Be there for them.

Follow me on Pinterest, or for more information, contact Cindy@SociablyCindy.com