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A lot of people tell me they're nervous before their first appointment — not really about the haircut, but about the conversation right before it. Will they get talked into something? Will they even get a word in? So I wanted to just show you, instead of tell you.
Here's roughly how it goes when someone new sits down with me for the first time.
That's really it. That's the whole thing. No upsells sprung on you mid-cut, no vague nodding along while I quietly do my own thing — just me actually asking, and you actually being heard.
If you're new to town, you don't know who's good yet. Reviews only tell you so much, and by the time you find out the hard way, you're already sitting in the chair with less hair than you wanted.
Here's what to ask before you book with anyone — me included. If a stylist can't answer these clearly, that tells you something too.
Every single person who's ever grown their hair out has hit a point where they wanted to just cut it all off and start over. That stage is normal. It doesn't mean you made a mistake — it means you're in the middle, and the middle is always the hardest part to sit in.
Here's how to get through it without giving up.
Nothing looks different yet, and that's exactly the problem — you're waiting for progress you can't see. This is the stage where most people panic and book a trim "just to clean it up," which quietly undoes weeks of waiting.
What to do instead: Leave it alone. If it's driving you a little crazy, a small shape-up that removes damage without taking length is fine — but be specific about that with your stylist, out loud, before they pick up the shears.
This is the stretch where hair doesn't have the length to do much, but doesn't have the shortness to look intentional either. It just kind of... sits there.
What to do instead: This is where accessories and simple styling techniques (half-up styles, low buns, headbands) earn their keep — not because you're hiding your hair, but because you're working with where it actually is right now instead of fighting it.
You'll start to see it. This is also, ironically, when people are most tempted to cut it — because they're close enough to see the finish line, but not close enough to feel patient about it.
What to do instead: A very light dusting (removing split ends only, not length) can help hair look healthier without setting you back. Ask specifically for "a dusting" and confirm what that means to your stylist before they start.
Once you've got real length, this is when a stylist can start shaping it into what you actually pictured — not just letting it grow, but working with it on purpose.
For a long time, I didn't think of myself as someone who did hair and makeup. I was a stay-at-home mom, and somewhere in that season, I lost track of who I was outside of that role. I didn't feel like I mattered enough to spend time on myself — that wasn't a dramatic realization, it was just quietly true for a long time.
My sister-in-law is a cosmetologist, and she challenged me to do something with my hair every single day, even if it was small. I took that more seriously than she probably expected me to. I started experimenting — trying tutorials, trying new styles, just seeing what felt like me again. Somewhere in that process, I started to feel like myself for the first time in a while.
That led me to cosmetology school. I finished all 1,600 hours in exactly one year, and competed in the SkillsUSA cosmetology competition along the way — third at regionals, first at state, sixth at nationals. I graduated the week before nationals and opened Amy D's Beauty two weeks later.
I'm telling you this not to prove anything, but because I know what it feels like to not think you're "that kind of person" — the kind who deserves the time, the chair, the attention. If you've ever felt like that, I built this business for you as much as for anyone.
I service all genders and all ages, on purpose. Nobody gets excluded here. I don't use pressure or fear to get anyone to book, buy, or stay — if something's not right for you, I'll tell you, even if that means you leave without buying anything today. Respect goes both ways, and it starts with me being honest with you.
I'm also, for the record, a crier. Happy, sad, proud — big emotions get me, and I've stopped trying to hide that. If you tell me something that moves you while you're in my chair, don't be surprised if I tear up right along with you. I'd rather be exactly myself than perform something else.
Finding the right door: The entrance is on the north side of the building, facing Del Taco. There are two businesses in this building — if you end up at Suite 4, that's not us. Amy D's Beauty is Suite 1.
Parking: Pull into the lot in front of the building — there's no separate lot per business, so any open spot near the north side works.
Have a question before your appointment? Text me directly at (971) 332-7120. Whether it's about parking, running a few minutes behind, or something you're unsure about before you sit down — text me, and I'll answer.
The Honored Guest Cut starts at $40 — that's where all of this comes together.
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