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HOLIDAYS HURRICANES

by Clay Cox, Owner/President – Kitchens by Clay

The holiday season is here, and we are all blessed to be able to the true spirit of folks helping their neighbors in any way they are
celebrate them in our own ways. For me this means bringing good capable of, while putting on brave smiles as they weather the after
cheer to family, friends, employees, and strangers. I know that if I choose effects of the storm themselves. It’s true that the roadblocks seem to
to smile and present a happy and content face to all around me, my be everywhere when it comes to re-building those homes and lives.
days will also start and end in good cheer. So, to everyone out there Inventory is low and sometimes non-existent, at least for a while. There
be happy, be generous with your actions and be kind to all, friends and seems to be not nearly enough labor and prices are high. Not to
strangers alike, and your holidays will most assuredly be wonderful. mention that the time it takes to get things done seems like forever and
Unfortunately, I feel like I should address Hurricane Ian, which passed a day. These are the facts of life as we know them right now. The best
through our community in October. In my travels to follow up on our way for us all to help maintain a positive attitude is to be patient.
clients to see how we can help put their lives back together, I saw Patience and kindness will not only win the day for the holidays but
areas that were devasted and unlike anything I’ve ever witnessed in will help to make our community whole again. And a complete and
the 30 years I’ve been designing kitchens here in Naples. It was so whole community is what I’m asking Santa to bring us all for Christmas
hard to see folks up and down the shoreline and in low lying areas this year. God bless everyone out there and may everyone have a
that had their life’s belongings along the streets to be picked up as wonderful holiday season with a happy and prosperous year in 2023.
trash. I thank God that my family and friends fared well and pray that
everyone will have their lives put back together soon. ENJOY CLAY COX I clay@kitchensbyclay.com
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the tragedy will not stop them from living their lives to the fullest. I saw HOME

LET’S FACE IT–THEN LET’S TALK...

by Erick Carter, Owner/Operator – Salon Zenergy

Salon
Zenergy of the skull to accent areas. For example, he can use the bone structure
to create a fuller look. Hair can also be cut on the bias to help create
layers and movement.
Our features change as we mature or change weight. That can
“What style is best for my face shape?”
even change how we picture our face shape. If you have fleshiness to
The four face shapes are round, square, heart,
your face, round layers will accent the fleshiness. At times, stronger
and oval.
and even square layers can help minimize fleshiness. The opposite
“Are those the only factors I should consider?” is true if you have strong hard lines. Features also to consider are
No, you should also consider other factors: cowlicks, not always a bad thing. Working with the cowlick can put a
texture, features, skull shape, and density of hair. unique signature on the cut if you want it “signed.”
So, let’s talk. Your professional hair designer can offer you choices using your
There are 3 main types of texture: straight, wavy or curly, and kinky. As facial shape, hair texture and density, your prominent features to
an example, with a heart shape face, I might suggest a nice pixie cut accent or minimize and the look you want. So, now, let’s talk.
if you have straight hair that is not extremely thin. Straight thin hair in
a pixie will make hair appear even thinner.
Feel free to email me with any questions!
The skull shape, too, has to be considered. It is important for a stylist ERICK CARTER I erickcre8u @gmail.com I T: 239.431.5474
to understand it when creating the cut. Hair can be cut with the shape

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