April - Colleen Hewlett
Q: How did you find Karen?
Colleen: I had my dreads (or what I was trying to call dreads after months of neglect) when I met Karen. A friend of mine heard about her, and so I just drove down to Toronto and made an appointment with her. And if you have seen the pictures you would be amazed at the transformation my dreads took in the matter of 4 hours.
Q: How long have you been her client?
Colleen: I have known Karen now for I believe 4 years. I have been an avid client every 3-5 months for maintenance and always some new added colour to the dreads. You need new hair for the new season, and I had some good ones!
Q: Most memorable stylist/client moment?
Colleen: There has been so many, it is hard to pick just one. My boyfriend also has attended most visits with me(he sits and waits for me, I think it's crazy too.) I enjoyed the time when we decided to do the Fire theme and the next visit was the Water theme. The hair has to be bright and big or its just not fun. I also enjoyed when she first got her new loft, and the whole place was under construction. She totally had the chair and mirrow set up and of course I came out looking fabulous as she always makes me.
Q: Any particular favourite style/colour Karen has done for you?
Colleen: I enjoyed the water theme with all the blues and greens. It was all wavy too which added a lot of volume to my hair! Also I had what I called the "old lady hair colours" of light purple/silver. Add a touch of hot pink in the front, and you are having people question if you dye them all seperatly?!
Q: What kind of work do you do?
Colleen: I work straight midnights at an automotive factory north of Toronto. I make Car Recliners for every brand of vehicle, which means blue collar and very physically exhausting (especially on midnights). I started working there when I already had my dreads, and through all the colour changes I am still there, have moved up in production, and everyone either knows me or call me "the one with the crazy dreads".
Q: Any favourite quote, or final thoughts?
Colleen: If you have any doubt in your mind about either not having dreads or getting some up keep done, please don't think about it.....just go to Karen! She will save your hair and make you proud to show off and stand out.