Earlier this year I officially changed my business name to Radiant Roots! To that end, I’ve also changed my business email to radiantrootsstudio@gmail.com -AND- I am working slowly on transitioning my website over to this domain name, too. In the meantime, in the year still ahead I’m looking forward to at least 1 – 2 … Read more
Alright, you’ve scheduled your appointment, you’ve received your confirmation message, you’ve read about the Post-Quarantine Appointment Policies… now the day has come and you need to know what to do! Well, here it is: Take Your Temperature Before You Leave For Your Appointment! I’ll be doing it when you arrive, too, and if your temperature … Read more
I know, super sexy title, right? But it’s super important that as we slowly start reopening after the pandemic close-downs that we do everything we can to be as safe as possible and avoid a resurgence of infections. Here’s what I am doing to make sure that the environment in which your hair is being … Read more
PLEASE NOTE THAT EVEN IF YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL/TEXT THAT ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!!! I was just almost finished writing a lengthier-than-I-would-have-liked updated regarding virus and infection control precautions at the studio when I stumbled across this document that was released by Governor Lamont regarding coronavirus recommendations in the state of … Read more
Public Health is More Important Than Your Dreadlocks! In light of the global pandemic that is sweeping across the planet and New England being on the cusp of outbreak with cases reported in Rhode Island, Western Mass, and Southwest CT, it is more important than ever to be cautious when it comes to appointments and … Read more
Set amongst beautiful pine trees in residential, suburban Windsor, Connecticut, Raging Roots’ new studio is a quiet departure from our old location. Cozy and just the right size for making rad hair! Smaller Space, Same Great Service! Just like our previous location we have: – Free WiFi – Access to mini fridge & microwave – Comfortable, … Read more
To All My Loyal Customers: As many of you already know, I will be taking a maternity leave from November 2019 – February 2020. I have intimated to many clients recently that in March, when I return, my schedule will be changing significantly. The day after my birthday about a month ago, I had a … Read more
I am pregnant…. AGAIN! I know. Four. It’s ridiculous. This is the last one I swear. Before you ask, no we are not finding out if its a boy or a girl until the day the baby makes their appearance and, no, I am not telling you the names we have picked out but it … Read more
Unfortunately, due to issues with credit cards being unable to be charged when numbers were left on file in place of a deposit, we have gone back to requiring a non-refundable deposit for ALL appointments! In the years since implementing credit card numbers vs. traditional deposits I have lost thousands of dollars-worth of income from … Read more
This is a hard post to make. I think people like to assume that businesses are just trying to stick it to their clients when raising their prices. The truth, from any good, ethical business person, anyway, is quite the opposite. All self-employed persons struggle with discerning their worth and value; charging appropriately for the … Read more
