Andrea's Beauty & Barber

Aug 2006

I think Gloria, the long-time owner and primary hair-dresser/barber of Blue Bonnet (though the shop is now owned by Jody, the other full-time hair-dresser/barber) was at the hospital when I was born... That is how long I have been connected to this fantastic "Beauty Shop." I mean seriously, how often do we get to refer to a salon as a "Beauty Shop" anymore? This place is classic yet the ladies spend many of their weekends going to the latest and greatest hair shows to keep up on the 'do's. They will make an attempt to do anything that you ask them to do, or give them a picture to replicate. They have done some fantastic 'do's for me for just a random weekday and New Year's Eve. And they are capable of much more than hair - they also have tanning services (though I don't endorse these anymore) and waxing, whatever you may need. My favorite part about this beauty shop is that when you walk in the one room salon, you feel like you're stepping into your Aunt's living room and chilling with the ladies. Gloria is at her limit of regular customers (including my mother who was lucky enough to get a slot a couple of years ago and goes in weekly) and Jody is acquiring quite a list! They treat these women with the utmost respect and treat them as if they're family. It's a great feeling to feel so comfortable and cared for when you go home. And I definitely, always make it a point to go to the Blue Bonnet at least twice when I do visit. How can you pass up a $15 wash, head massage, and full blow-dryed style? Shoot... I love you Gloria and Jody!!