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Your Dog Knows CABINETRY | DESIGN | INSTALLATION

by Clay Cox Owner/President

oes your dog like your of your decision-making process. When interviewing, be sure to
contractor? Sounds silly understand the difference between a General Contractor (GC)
Dright? Not as much as and a subcontractor. Only the GC can pull permits and be sure
you might think. While trying that what you are doing is legal and checked by responsible county
to figure out who you will hire to inspectors. Also, here in Florida, if you are in a condo, you must
do your renovation project you have those permits and inspections. Do not try to do a renovation
might just as well pay attention without that permit.
to who your dog likes the most. Here is some sound advice. When going through the interview
After all, they are very sensitive process pay particular attention to the behavior of your candidates.
to people and tend to choose Do they answer their phone or does it go to voicemail? If
folks that they like. And liking voicemail, do they return the call promptly or do you have to
who you hire should be one of the key factors in your final choice. call them twice or more to get their attention. If so, move on.
When we have the opportunity to visit a prospective client, Communication is a vital part of any project and if it is lacking at
we run into all types of self-imposed parameters, some of which the outset then I can assure you it will be lacking throughout the
make sense and others not so much. For instance, some like to process. The same goes if they are late for your appointments. That
shop via the internet. That’s fine if you’re searching for names behavior is typically not a once and done event. It will continue.
of local contractors you may want to interview but it certainly Lastly, check with your dog. If he or she likes your choice, then
does not work when people try to get pricing that way. A kitchen
renovation is a very personal thing and must be treated as such I’m willing to bet you will too.
from the get-go. So, face to face is the only way you should start
your adventure. Enjoy your remodel!
Try talking to neighbors, friends, and other family members Clay Cox
to see if they can offer some advice, preferably based on their
clay@kitchensbyclay.com
actual experiences. You’re looking for someone that’s likable as I
mentioned above but you also want trust to be at the forefront 7935 Airport Road, Suites 5 and 6, Naples, FL 34109
Phone: 239.431.5474 Fax: 239.431.5472

Round Brush for Long Hair

by Erick Carter
ifferent round brushes Prior to even picking up the round brush,
should accomplish especially on longer lengths, dry your hair
Ddifferent results. In gently, using your fingers as a comb, working
my 25 years of styling hair, I the dryer throughout the thickness of your
have seen people using round hair. It is important to not dry against the
brushes, but the wrong way. grain of the cuticle. Once the hair is about
In fact, I had a guest come 70% dry then start with a round brush. Doing
into the salon with the brush stuck in her hair. so will help prevent or reduce tangles and
(Removing it can be a challenge even for a pulling. Be creative, especially if you have
seasoned stylist to remove.) layers. Different sized round brushes will give
Before using a round brush, I first recommend removing you different size shapes and movement in your hair. A smaller 239.431.5474
tangles with a wet brush. A good wet brush will have a flexible brush on top can help add volume. Also, working the brush at
pad and soft bristles. Work the tangles out from the bottom up, different angles can allow for creativity in your style as well. 7935 Airport Road | Suite 5 | Naples, FL 34109
NOT the top down. Most people work from the top down and Good luck and have fun. By the way, have you tried argan KitchensByClay.com
pull and rip the tangles out. This will damage your hair! After oil? It will allow the brush to move more freely through the hair.
removing the tangles, apply your desired product, from mid-shaft In addition, it has added benefits- to nourish, hydrate and help
to ends. If you’re looking for volume at the scalp, then apply a protect your hair.
root lifter at the scalp and work through from scalp to ends.

Erick Carter, Salon Zenergy
Erickcre8u@gmail.com
239-777-2380
www.SalonZenergy.com/ VISIT OUR SHOWROOM

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