Kurt Konetzke-Client of Tracey Drews was featured in the Insight Magazine.

Stylist Shelly Hunt and her client Sandra Began enjoying the "Calling All Party Girl" event at No Worries Home Boutique.

Sarah, from Sarah Celine Photography and a client of Shelly Hunt's also attended the event.

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Kara's hair Before.

Stylist, Angie Kustic, applies purple extensions to Kara's hair.

Purple Extensions Applied. This provides Kara to have some fun with her hair without the permanent commitment.

Hair is then styled and curled.

Angie did a fabulous job!

Stylist Kara Schuh applied purple highlight to her clients hair by using hair color.

Isn't she cute? She wears purple well!

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Amanda wanted to go shorter and bolder on her haircolor for a new look.

Here is some of my recent work.  These clients were ready for an updated change to have their “do’s” Sizzling and Sassy for the Summer time. If your feeling in the mood to Spice Up your look, I would love the opportunity!  -Tracey Drews-Owner/Master Stylist

Amanda After-Honey Brown Base with some "peek-a-boo" copper highlights.

Amanda After

Missy-Traditional Bob-Wanted Lightness and a little more Sass for Summer.

Missy After-Added blond highlights and gave her bob a little asymmetry.

This cute little one wanted short hair for the summer in which she donated to Locks of Love.

Pure Sweetness!

Jalen cut his longer, shaggy hairstyle to a sporty short summer do!

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Grassroots a salon has always donated to various charitable local organizations that help strengthen and build a better community. We wanted to expand our awareness and  try something a little bit different by attempting to help a cause on a more global level.  With this most recent oil spill, Grassroots has come in contact with the Matter of Trust Organization.  This Organization collects hair clippings in recycled boxes lined with large plastic garbage bags.  The swept hair is shipped to specific US manufacturers who weave them into mats that can soak up oil and clean our beaches and habors.

There are over 37,000 hair salons in the US that collect an average of 1 lb. of hair a day.  Right now, most of the hair goes into the waste stream, but it could all be made into hair mats.

Recycled hair clippings are also made into hair “booms” which are sausage shape.  Hair is stuffed into recycled nylons (with mesh to provide a strong exterior).  These booms are then tied together and used to encircle and contain oil spills to keep oil from spreading. They protect fragile coves and habitats.

The Exxon-Valdez oil spill in Alaska inspired  hair stylist, Phil McCrory, to invent the hair mat in 1989.  Since 2000, Matter of Trust has partnered with Phil and now Thousands of salons to help decontaminate water ways, prevent soil erosion, and create green jobs.

So the next time you come in to Grassroots a Salon to receive your  haircut, not only will you feel great from your new “do” on the outside.  But feel good from the inside, knowing your hair was donated to a greater cause.

Grassroots-Nurturing your beauty from the ground up!

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Here is a letter Eli has written, asking for our support:

Hello!  I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes on November 2, 2009.  This will be my first year participating in JDRF’s Walk to Cure Diabetes, along with one-half million other walkers across the country, as we try to reach our goal of raising $100 million.  My mom, dad, many other family members, and friends will be walking by my side to help me find my cure for diabetes.  Each day I have to receive a minimum of 4 injections along with at least 4 finger pokes to figure out my blood sugar levels.  With your support, they will hopefully find a cure in my lifetime, and I won’t have to go through these shots every day!

Type 1, or juvenile diabetes, is a devastating disease that affects millions of people, a large and growing percentage of them children.

There is some good news, though.  For the first time, scientists are predicting that we CAN expect to see a cure will within our lifetime!

Now, more than ever, you can make a crucial difference.  Won’t you please give to JDRF as generously as possible? Together we can make the cure a reality!

Thank you so much for any help you can provide.

With Love,

Eli

If you would like give a donation, please write a check to JDRF, stop in at Grassroots and you can leave it with Kara Schuh, stylist.  Thanks for your support.

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Before

Mary was a new client who had been referred to me.  She came in with preconceived ideas about do’s and don’ts with her hairstyle.  After a couple appointments of trying to convince Mary, we together decided to grow her hair longer and to let the layers grow out also.  She never thought this was possible but after much assurance, we’re here.  We also added some natural multicolored highlights to enhance the look.  Mary is quite pleased with her new look.  Even better, her husband loves it as well.  I know this has been a timely change for Mary, but I thank her for her trust and patience.  I am glad she is enjoying the beautiful, updated, younger “YOU”.  - Kelly Hietpas/Stylist

After the "growing out" phase. The new beautiful, youthful Mary!

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Tracey Drews-Owner/Stylist

When was the last time you LOVED your hair?

I have a pretty good guess that when you really start to think of the answer to this question,  you’ll began to realize it probably wasn’t the actual haircut itself.

Yes, trust me I know of the importance  to not walk out of a hair salon with the left side of your hair 2 inches longer than the right side. Unless you were going for the asymmetrical look. Which is now “in” by the way.

Seriously, I am talking about all the other factors that led to the last time you truly LOVED your hair.  When I think about the client/stylist relationships I have grown in the Fox Valley for the last 10+ years since moving here,  I understand the importance of  “YOU”  and providing more than just a haircut service.  I provide an Experience.

Now that I have you thinking, are your answers sounding more like this?

*the emotion (the warm, friendly, fuzzy kind)

*level of customer service received

*the revealing of a common ground that made you feel connected to your  stylist.

*having someone assist you in achieving a look that reflects your inner beauty, your true “YOU”.

*maybe it was the first time someone took the time to actually listen to what “YOU”      wanted.

Being a hairdresser for 14+ years, I have always been an advocate of attending classes to ensure that I am equipped with the latest tools and techniques needed in assisting my clients with hair they LOVE.   This has always been a personal and professional commitment of mine.  This past fall I traveled to New York City and attended a 3 day hands-on haircutting /coloring class.  I am enrolled in 4 various classes this spring/summer to “add to” and enhance my “toolbox”.  Having a  LOVE for my profession and a passion for making others feel good about themselves, seems like second nature to me.

If you were unable to answer the question “When was the last time you LOVED your hair?”  Come visit me, Tracey Drews, owner/stylist,  for a free consultation.  I would LOVE to meet and assist YOU in bringing out your natural beauty that lies within!

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Before

After

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I sang in a medley of movie songs arranged by Maury Laws, including favorites like “42^ndStreet,” “That’s Entertainment,” and “Somewhere my Love” I was joined by my friend John Stangel—we are both members of the White Heron Chorale and have been singing for years. I could handle the singing—I was most worried about my hair until Tracey helped out!  Not bad, make an old broad look “glam.””

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