Hi! I'mAnnette.
I graduated top of my cosmetology class in 1998 expecting to have the world at my feet. I had goals and huge expectations. My career looks much different than what I had anticipated.
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It's Better.
If someone would have told me 25 years later I would own a green salon focused on wellness, I would have given them an epic eye roll. In 2009, chemical allergies and autoimmune disease changed my life and caused my focus to shift dramatically. I had to change the way I approached my view on beauty or leave an industry I loved.
As I navigated this new journey, I realized it was no coincidence. I was being called to meet the needs of many individuals who suffered the same health issues but lacked the knowledge to help themselves. I spent countless hours researching ingredients, and brands trying to find a way to offer amazing results without sacrificing my health or the health of my clients. No joke - it was a rocky road for awhile.
Green chemistry was very new and the beauty industry was focused on performance - not health. My biggest hurdle was trying to find brands that offered true transparency. I couldn't help my clients avoid ingredients that were not disclosed. The brands I have chosen to partner with are committed to transparency and the health and wellness of the consumer. I only partner with brands that fully disclose all ingredients, formulate without the use of known carcinogens including synthetic fragrance, don't test on animals and are environmentally friendly.
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Lots of blood sweat and tears went into creating the Annex Hair Studio you see today. I wouldn't have it any other way. I love coming to work everyday and meeting the vast needs of my clients. Some of you come for clean beauty options, others come because walking into a traditional salon would cause you devastating effects. Whatever your individual needs are, you're not alone.
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Together, we can explore your beauty care needs without sacrificing your health.
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I can't wait to meet you,
Annette
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