I then decided to move out of my small studio and open a small CBD boutique and salon, where I now reside. I work with two other hairdressers who I view as a family–one in which is a national educator for Paul Mitchell and is pretty freaking good at it! I decided to name my salon Merlan (Merlan is Whiting in French and also means Hairdresser). We turned a profit the first year–almost always maxed out with clients but will always make room for more–and continue to grow mentally and physically. We keep learning the latest and greatest styles and techniques as well as staying educated in fashion and runway. I love my new home and I’m going to make sure we keep growing. It’s sure crazy where life takes you sometimes.