Chic Impressions

I have to tell you about my radio sponsor and hair stylist Shawna, owner of Chic Impressions Hair Boutique!

I remember Shawna coming to me soon after my battle with breast cancer and she said that she wanted to give me a free hairstyle.  That meant so much to me at that time, seeing how I was really struggling with my hair after breast cancer.  What she did for me always crossed my mind, so it was a no brainer when I was on the market for a stylist, that I look her up.

She has been my stylist for a few year now.

I caught up with Shawna and asked her why she chose to step out and start her own salon: “After noticing the lack of salons that specializes in healthy hair care I decided to start my business. Many woman complained about hair loss breakage/damage and long waits at the hair salon. To me that is unacceptable. I wanted to offer my clients prompt service, a beautiful hair style as well as HEALTHY HAIR”.

She is no joke when it comes to keeping your hair healthy!  I look forward to her treatments and special oils mixtures every time I go to get my hair done!  My hair has grown so much since Shawna has taken over.  Not only has it grown, but it is strong.

When asked who she wants to reach she replied, “I want to reach any woman looking for a unique salon experience”.   For me, time is important.  If you are late, it can have a domino effect on my day, so to see her smiling face every time I pull up make my heart so happy.

One of my favorite things about doing business with her is her next answer.  I asked her what made her business unique/different from the rest, to which she replied “The fact that I offer one on one services. I specialize in healthy hair and offer multiple hair care services”.

I NEVER have to wait when I make an appointment.  I have her undivided attention and like most hairstylists with their clients, I get to chat about some very interesting things with Shawna. We have a good time.

So you want to know how to reach her for her services?  I am so glad you asked!

You can reach her through her Facebook business page “Chic Impressions Hair Boutique” or by call/text 716 348-4736.

Shawnas favorite quote:

“If you can’t fly, then run, If you can’t run, then walk, If you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” –Martin Luther King Jr.

 

Thank you Shawna for not only making my hair beautiful, but for sponsoring the first quarter of The Mercedes Wilson Show on Power 97.5fm.

What do you tell yourself?

 

I was reading some responses to last weeks radio show that I host, and someone put the in the comments words strong and fierce.  They were describing the awesome guest pastor that joined me, which is nothing short of the truth.  Upon reading this, I immediately thought, I cried this week!

Every year when I have to go for my mammogram and MRI I cry.  It’s been 7 years….and yes I still cry.

The thought of having to go through breast cancer again captivates my attention EVERY SINGLE TIME.

I used to feel like I was less of a Christian for allowing myself to feel this way, but now I view this as my constant reminder to stay on my health.

Truth be told, I missed my appointments last year for this very reason.  I did not want to feel what I felt this past week.  Here I am preaching about health to others and I was so deathly afraid of hearing bad news, that I avoided my testing for last year.

In spite of the fear, I got my mammogram last week and celebrated both at home and publicly on social media when I was cleared, but in the back of my mind, I knew I had to wait a week for the MRI test results.  I forced it out of mind for the week because me stressing about it wouldn’t change anything.  I just prayed for peace and kept it moving.  Then Wednesday happened.  When I saw my favorite doctor walk in the room,  I cried.  I needed that release, I needed to see her smile.

She seemed so worried when I cried, she asked “is everything ok?”  “Everything is great” I told her.  “My family is great, my job is great, life is great, but I need those results please”.  “Oh!  You are fine, your results are great!”

See, unless you have gone through cancer, you don’t know the pep talk you have to give yourself before this week of testing begins….. I had to prepare my self mentally on the way to the hospital.   I had say “if something is found God is faithful to get me through it again”, “at least it will be caught early”, and the infamous  “I can do this!”  None of it worked, I still cried.  I can’t say they were tears of joy, because I cried before I even received my results.

I have a loving husband, four great children, and great group of friends and family that would do anything to see my live a long and healthy life.  And while I love them all back, I cried this week.  I cried out fear, I cried the cry of relief, I cried that at this moment, I don’t have to think about cancer.