Gasoline Alley The Salon

A little of This and That

I thought it would be fun to have a little Q & A with Michelle and ask the questions they everyone is dying to know about Michelle.

And discover the things that they always wanted to know but didn't realize it.

These are the questions asked my ME.  Everyone's FAVORITE blogger to our Gasoline Alley QUEEN, Michelle:

1.  What is your biggest roadblock?  Fear.  But Michelle tries not to let that stop her from achieving what she set out to do.  Also impatience, but Michelle also realizes that building a business is building one client at a time, and this takes patience and perseverance. 

2.  What is the WORST thing that has happened to you with regard to being a hair stylist?  Well.  This is a kicker.  MIchelle bleached and burnt off ALL of her boyfriend's hair at one point.  And at another point was screamed at by a mother in the middle of a salon because the mother thought that the daughter's hair was too short.

3.  What was the FUNNIEST thing that has every happened to you in your profession?  When Michelle came to work at Eileen's at Gasoline Alley it was HAlloween time and everyone was dressing up and Michelle had to by a synchronized swimmer.  You know what that means, right?? BATHING SUIT and BATHING CAP! ALL DAY!  Michelle was mortified.

4.  Has anyone YELLED at you in a professional setting?  Yes.  Absolutely.  When Michelle was a young stylist she was running behind.  When she went to tell her next client, the client yelled at her in the middle of the salon.  Saying that she was going to "turn around and walk out".  Another learning moment!!

5.  What do you like BEST about the salon?  Michelle like to teach, mentor and give guidance to new stylists,  She also loves to introduce new products into the salon that are socially responsible and all natural.  She also loves to learn more herself about new trends and products.

6.  Where do you see Gasoline Alley the Salon in 5 years?  Michelle sees the salon bursting at the seams.  She wants the salon to continue to be a big part in the community and make sure that everyone is doing the best that they possibly can.  She wants to feel that the salon is the best.   Best products, stylists, education, trendy...But most of all? Michelle wants QUALITY.  

And she will always strive for QUALITY.   

*3 Cheers for Gasoline Alley the Salon*

The Gold Standard

I guess that I have ALWAYS known that I go to the BEST salon in the area.  I mean really.  Let's look at the facts:

In 2003, the salon expanded from 700 sq. feet to taking on an additional 1500 sq. feet.  And THEN MIchelle reinvented Gasoline alley with a totally new look and design.

The stylists are the best in the area because they are mentored and nurtured by each other and by Michelle.  

All the new products that the salon is carrying are all natural and most organic.  Most are environmentally conscious and some even keep track of their "carbon footprint".  

Stylists are constantly educated on new developments in the business and are trained appropriately.  

So what evidence did I need to REALLY convince me (none really...BUT I have an example!!).

So I went to Gasoline Alley The Salon and had the famous (or infamous) "Brazilian Blowout".  I was educated in the process, product and Michelle walked me through the entire process, and explained to me the difference between all of the hair straightening and smoothing systems.  It was great.  I left happy and the "Blowout" rocked my world.

But here's the thing.  I received an email a few weeks after my treatment from Michelle telling me that Gasoline Alley The Salon wouldn't be offering any of these treatments any longer...Whhhhaaaaat??  I was floored!  How could this be?  My hair frizzed at the thought!  And then relaxed at the explanation.  

OSHA just released a report that the hair smoothing systems contain formaldehyde.  Formaldehyde is dangerous and put both the stylist AND the consumer at risk.

Does the salon make BANK on the systems?  Maybe...But Gasoline Alley The Salon puts health first and definitely does not want to put ANYONE at risk.

If you ask me, if that isn't the gold standard, I don't know what is.