Cathy’s Blog – A Little Off the Top

Season of Thanks and Giving
Monday, November 21st, 2011

Greetings, ‘Tis the season of thanks and giving. As the holidays approach, November is the perfect month for reflection and gratitude. At our last staff meeting, we took the time to do a flashback exercise. Team members shared memories of their first day on the job and past positive experiences. Having just celebrated our 16th [...]

Glam Camp
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

Brown and DeLine is excited to offer Glam Camp. This camp is for teen and preteen girls who are interested in establishing proper skin, nail and hair habits. During these fun filled 2 hour sessions, we will demonstrate and educate skin care, light make-up application, healthy nail maintenance (why base and top coats of polish [...]

Life as a Daymaker.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

I was in New Orleans a few weeks ago and had the opportunity to hear an amazing speaker, David Wagner. He is the author of “Life as a Daymaker” -how to change the world simply by making someone’s day. The definition of a Daymaker is a person who performs acts of kindness with the intention [...]

A Lifetime of Every 4 Weeks
Friday, February 11th, 2011

We are so lucky to work at the salon and be part of the beauty industry. It is a career that is rewarding on a daily basis. The areas of the salon that ‘hustle and bustle’ create a lot of high energy that is exciting and contagious, and the more serene areas are calming and [...]

Reflecting Back on 2010.
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

New Years is my all time favorite holiday. It is a time of reflection and projection. And although I am not a fan of “resolutions”, I do take the time to set annual goals. Reflecting back on 2010, I am amazed at all the accomplishments that happened at the salon. 2010 was a giant year [...]

Elan Sassoon Visits Brown and DeLine
Thursday, October 14th, 2010

On October 12, Brown and Deline staff had the opportunity to meet Elan Sassoon. During the informal yet entertaining hour, Elan spoke to the staff about his life growing up with his dad, Vidal Sassoon, his most recent venture of opening a cosmetology school in Boston and his current road tour promoting his new product [...]

Dreams
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

On Oct 3rd Brown and DeLine Salon attended Dreams, a benefit for the American Cancer Society. This event features the Tiffany Hairdresser of the Year Awards. This event is often described as the ‘Oscars’ for the local beauty industry. It was an exciting night kicking off with a cocktail reception. Then the grand opening performance [...]

What’s New, You Ask?
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Fall is an exciting time in the beauty industry. We have a lot happening in the next few months. September 19th is our Super Sunday! It is a great day to come celebrate our anniversary with us. We offer fantastic deals on retail, services and gift cards. We also offer a special gift for our [...]

15th Amendment “The Right to Vote”
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” Election day creates such pride in Americans. It is one of the few times where our opinion truly counts. By casting [...]

Women’s Only Triathlon
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Brown and DeLine participated in its first triathlon August 1st in Sylvania, Ohio. Jackie Gallinat and I, along with Pam Nitchie, Shirley Gallinat and Beth Ewald were a team. We spotted our clients Julie, Melissa, Sherry and Maura, all of whom successfully completed their races. As a first-time triathlete, I was nervous and amazed at [...]