Barbara McDonough's Page

"Hi, this is pretty late but our local CVB (convention & visitors bureau) has seminars for front line employees (receptionists, hotel staff, concierge) that I have found quite helpful. Sometimes the Chamber of Commerce has them also."

"I have one lady I got the mullet almost grown out and she came back syaing it wasn't going to work and to cut it like it was. I tried, then I thought, OK, if she wants it as long as possible in the back and over her ears in front... well, I am…"

"I am unsure why you would want to "break the base" and add warmer tones, it seems to me I want to avoid those most of the time. I also agree about consistancy as well, I would think the older hair would continue to process and get lighter,…"

"On the next page on your printed ticket you should have a list of items to bring. I haven't always brought everything but you should have cutting combs, weave combs, shears, a razor (sometimes, not so much lately) and sectioning clips. I would…"

"Jump in with both feet! I went through a similar thing, went to art school and branched off with my creativity for a while. It was good to do but realized I had an artistic element in my hand every day! I challenged myself to start doing things that…"

"You know, there are two facets to this problem. The first is the client wanting something she cannot get in one sitting, which is my responsabliltiy as a colorist to explain. I usually have good results here as I can be a good explainer on how hair…"

"Wear what you feel comfortable in! I have been to 5 Gatherings and the fashion is all over the place! It is so fun just to people watch. For your daily attire, people do dress up quite nicely but you will be working with color and cutting. I always…"