“Applicious” I don’t know if any of you have had the opportunity to watch the TV series ”Jerseylicious”,  but in the hairdressing world it’s definitely entertaining to watch. The show consists of two hairstylist. They despise each other and have dated the same boyfriend. Add the fake nails, very tan skin, lots of makeup and long hair that has lots of volume and luscious curls and you get-Jerseylicious.  At Grassroots we thought it would be fun to replicate these hairstyles but with a little more conservative edge that is wearable and of course, without all the drama. So if you want a little more finished style to your hair for a fun evening out, an upcoming event, or to look sizzling as you do your weekly grocery shopping, come in to Grassroots and get your “Applicious” do today.

Tracey Drews-Owner/Master Stylist is performing a rollerbrush set on her client Angie.

Angie with her new Apple-luscious locks.

Apple "do" created by stylist Scott Richards.

Stylist, Dawn Conrad's client, Before her Applicious Curls.

Dawn Conrad's client with her luscious curls.

Tracey's client, Nicole, before the rollerbrush set.

Nicole with her Apple-sizzling Hair.

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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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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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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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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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Fox 11′s ‘Living with Amy’ show invited me to create a segment for their “Things We Love” show. In my book, everyone LOVES a new ‘do…

So here’s Tracey Drews, our very own owner of Grassroots a Salon getting her Rihanna on!

Deb & Tracey Fox 11~Living w/Amy Show

I had so much FUN creating this versatile cut for Tracey! Folks at home have enjoyed it too…a couple have already been in to get their perfect version of this fun, funky style.

How about you?  Are you feelin’ this for your ‘love a new ‘do…out of the winter doldrums and into spring look’?

Thanks for being a GREAT model, Tracey. You look fabulous!!

Here’s the video!

…enJOY!  (Amy’s expression in the beginning of the clip is priceless!  I think we surprised her!  …how about you?)

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Recently, I attended a retreat on Organic Leadership.  My first thought was, here at Grassroots, we try to implement eco-friendly business practices, so I wondered what more I could learn?  Through discovery I began to realize that Leading Organically meant to live your business like nature lives hers.  After playing with this concept for awhile I began to see the similarities:

Nature is a gentle, gradual enfolding-just like how a seed turns into a beautiful flower.

Even my detailed business plan and financial projections did not prepare me for the “true success” of how Grassroots has enfolded, flourished, blossomed.  The joy, appreciation, gratitude, and sense of community are a few of the glorious gifts that I have received during this business venture.

In nature several plants need the existence and certain make-up of other plants to survive.

Our garden consist of:  14 creative, inspiring Stylist, a talented and compassionate Manicurist/Reiki Practitioner  and devoted, friendly desk staff who are all a major part of the core of Grassroots.  And then there is “YOU” our loyal clients, our Grassroots Family.  Without these wonderful people Grassroots would have not grown to where it is today.

One of Life’s Unstoppable Forces is the need to establish relationships and to connect with one another.

With the help and support of Mandala Life Media, our website was evolved. This has been an amazing tool for us to share our story and provide us the opportunity to get to know  ”YOU” on a more personal level. It has been great to see what you are involved in and what brings you joy outside of your time with us at the salon.

I also enjoy seeing the blog post from my team members as they unleash their creativity and how significant they play a part in the brilliance of Grassroots.

Plants, Animals, People, Spirit-We are all interconnected.

At the end of the  retreat we had to write a poem to express how we think we have shifted in becoming  an Organic Leader. By all means, I am not a writer or poet. This definitely posed a challenge for me; and by sharing it here is even “more out of my box” than usual.  This poem is a representation of my interconnections to my team members and to my clients, who I stand behind while they are seated in my styling chair.

An Organic Haircut

I have always listened.  C’mon I know you.  You don’t like to see a lot of red, don’t take no more than an inch off, not a lot of product.

Now I listen wholeheartedly, fully present.  With a set of ears that are not my own. I hear your joy, your pain.  I learn your hearts desires and what makes your heart ache. I feel you, see you, see through you.

The inner beauty that lies within- I now know “YOU”.

Now the usual.  Turn the chair around; take a look in the mirror.  ”Do you like what you see”?

With my new set of eyes I look at the reflection of the two of us.  I look closer. Still closer.  Our images become “ONE”.  NOW  I can see…

I am in “YOU” and “YOU” are in “Me”!

Here is wishing you an Organic Holiday Season. Enjoy your connections with family, friends and loved ones.  We look forward to servicing you into the year 2010, ORGANICALLY- creating relationships and conditions for new seeds to grow.

Happy Holidays! From: ME-Tracey Drews-Owner/Stylist

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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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Call 920-730-3799 to schedule your appointment with Tracey.

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