A new haircut can be much more than split hairs. It can be a signal that a person is trying to change their life in some significant way. As much as clothes may make the man; a fresh, clean-cut appearance also bolsters confidence and social prestige.
The staff at HeadSpace Salon, 118 Kennedy St. in Bradford, know that their work is much more than just cuts, colors and cosmetics. They are helping people to feel good about themselves and hopefully create a more positive outlook.
“The amount of confidence it puts into a person when they are looking their best leads them to feeling their best,” said Trevor Quick, salon owner. “I enjoy making people feel better about themselves.”
Quick is a stylist who specializes in men’s cuts and colors while his wife, Christine Stromsness, is a makeup artist. In addition to regular appointments, the two of them are available for weddings and other events.
“If you have those holiday pictures coming up and you want to look your best, consider booking a professional makeup session beforehand,” said Quick.
Throughout his decade-long career in the industry, Quick has worked on all hair types and styled many, many different looks.
He was born and raised in Bradford. He knew that he wanted to open his business here, near family and friends.
“For me it is the people, that is the best thing,” he said. “I love chatting with people and getting to know them; listening to them and hearing their perspective.”
Headspace Salon is a private salon. It is taking new customers, but only by appointment. To book an appointment, customers can call Quick directly at (814) 598-7753 or book online at vagaro.com/headspacebradfordpa.
“The website allows people to make an appointment without ever picking up the phone and talking to a person,” said Quick.
HeadSpace Salon also has a kid-friendly atmosphere. Quick and Stromsness have several children of their own, and Quick knew that he wanted to make sure all families felt welcome at his business.
“We have a little kids’ playground kind of area in here with books and other things to entertain children,” said Quick.
The appointment-only business model helps to foster this idea.
“It is nice because you know nobody random is going to walk in for their hair appointment when you are here for yours,” said Quick.
“So if the kids are playing while mom or dad is having an appointment, we know that the door is shut and nobody is going to come inside.”
Quick said he strives to keep his prices reasonable. Childrens’ haircuts start at $20, men’s begin at $25 and women’s haircuts start around $30, color appointments begin at $90.
Because he knows that a confidence boost is exactly the thing many people need to start their New Year off right, he is having a “New Year, New You” sale from now until Jan. 2 with 20% off of color appointments.
“If you are feeling nervous because you have to see all those relatives or be in those holiday pictures this is the perfect way to boost your confidence and make you look like a million bucks,” said Quick.
In the next few years, Quick is hoping to expand his business to include more stylists and services.
“Right now I have three stations set up but I have space for 5,” said Quick. “So I would love to see five talented stylists working here at any time to help build that community up even further.”
Quick and Stromsness are big believers in the importance of contributing to your community.
They are involved with several programs including Care for Children and the STEPS Drop In Center. The pair supports the arts and also gives to arts programs such as the Starlit Dance Connection.
“Arts are such an important part of what makes our community beautiful,” said Quick. “And anything we can do to support that — especially for the little ones — we want to do.”
Quick also provides haircuts for individuals going through the Maple Manor rehabilitation program, to help give them a refreshed look before they head out to their new lives.
“When they come in it is nice because they are able to have a normal conversation with someone in the community,” said Quick
“They get a haircut and talk to me — we often discuss things like options for work or the ways they hope to rebuild their lives once they are out of treatment.”
Quick said that this work is very important to him because he has lost loved ones and friends to addiction.
“It is a very cruel thing and it hits extremely close to home,” said Quick. “But this is one way I hope I can help them on that pathway to a more positive, healthy life.”
