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MADE IN AMERICA We Make Every Referral Proud
BY CLAY

by Clay Cox
Owner/President • Kitchens by Clay
I t occurs to me as I sit down to write this endeavors. We procure our cabinetry from states all over the
article for the Life in Naples magazine that
country, Minnesota, South Dakota, Florida, Tennessee, and
we have recently celebrated the 4th of July
Kansas to name but a few. I know that the quality of our
which honors the birth of our incredible
from overseas suppliers. In America there are rules that apply
nation. With that thought came the pride that products far exceeds that of products that I could easily buy
for the construction and part components that ensure our
safety from dangerous chemicals and inferior construction
methods among other things. Simply put the United States
has established safeguards for us which I’m afraid don’t exist in
most overseas plants.
We also know that at times it is not possible to purchase
American made products. There is the sad fact that almost all decorative hardware
(certainly the majority of it) comes from China and there isn’t a lot we can do about
that. On the other hand there are times when we choose some out of country suppliers
because of their ability to produce strong, safe and efficient products. For instance,
our soft-close door hinges and soft-close drawer glides are made in Austria which is
widely known to make some of the best hardware in the world, saving Kitchens by
I feel being an American and how lucky I am Clay from many warranty calls should we have used a lesser qualified supplier.
to live in this great nation. You see I take my The last thought I would like to leave you with is that we at Kitchens by Clay
citizenship seriously. So seriously in fact that truly believe we are helping our fellow American families by supporting American
I make sure that as many of our products are businesses. And we really feel good about that.
American made as possible.
Using American made products means, Please E-mail Clay with your questions or comments at clay@kitchensbyclay.com.
to us at Kitchens by Clay, we are choosing Enjoy your remodel,
to support our fellow Americans and their Clay Cox ADVERTORIAL

WHAT CAUSES FRIZZ

by Erick Carter
H air is made up of two layers: the inner layer is called the much. We can, to a
cortex; the outer layer is the cuticle. Some do have a third
degree, control how
called medulla.
The translucent cuticle layer of the hair is like shingles on a the chains absorb
this moisture which
roof which overlap each other. On average, results in additional
they are 7-10 layers thick. The cortex of absorption causing
the hair is made up of chains of proteins. less frizz. The hard
Hydrogen, salt, and disulfide bonds make part is finding the
up texture. Heat and moisture break down right moisture for
the salt and hydrogen bonds allowing the your hair type. Your
protein to absorb moisture. The protein stylist can assist you
chains absorb the moisture at different in trying different
rates. This causes uneven swelling within types of products
the cortex and that, in turn, causes breaks in the cuticle. Then it until you find the perfect one for you!
starts to snowball. The more the cortex is exposed, the more the
protein chains absorb moisture from the air and so on.
The trick is to find moisture that you can put in your hair even
before you leave your house. The protein chains absorb moisture I would like to invite all readers to write in your questions. You can
quickly. Like a sponge however, the chains can only absorb so do so by email at Erickcre8U@gmail.com or call me at 239.777.2380.

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