My Trip to Charleston

 I went to Charleston, South Carolina for a few days and recharged my battery. It was a get-away for mom and I and it was HOT! Not in that, we had such a fabulous time, but in temperature. We made the most of it. Of course, staying in the decadent Charleston Place Hotel helped quite a bit! hee, hee, hee

 We went to the spa for pedicures. Mom chose her classic red and I went with trendy jade green. Chanelle did a great job. She was gentle, quiet and thorough. I am usually not a fan of people touching my feet but she put me at ease. So, if you get over that way look her up.

 We also did an evening sailing. Not much wind by still therapeutic to the soul being on the water watching the dolphins and pelicans fishing for their dinner. It made me think I could easily live on a houseboat, of course I would have to figure some thing else out for hurricane season.
 When we arrived there was a cute salon that caught my attention, Trend Benders, so before we left I let my curiosity guide me through the doors. I met Hassan who, while working on a client, had a brief conversation with me. He's been at that location for 16 years and from what I could tell is still a visionary. He was sharing his idea of making curly hair like mine straight but in a more healthy way. It was energizing to see someone who has been in the industry as long as he has still have that twinkle in his eye and continuing to think about ways he can stretch and pull the tools and techniques he has to create something new for the benefit of the people he knows and may meet. Quite a character! I hope to still have his smile sixteen years down the road.

 Charleston streets were charming full of history. However, there was not much diversity so I stuck out with my dark curly hair. I didn't mind though. It's ok to stick out in a crowd when you're fabulous! :)