In case you didn’t catch it, here’s a link to an article published in this past Sunday’s New York Times, “
The Buzz About Palin Started Here,” which traces the relationship vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has with her hometown hair stylist. Here
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on the blog as we’ve talked about
updo styling I don’t think we ever anticipated that one day you could find your skills coming into play on the national stage, but you might!
Jessica J. Steele, owner of the Beehive Beauty Shop in little Wasilla, Alaska, didn’t expect that attention but, lo and behold, the somewhat unusual ponytail-inspired style that she fashioned for her client “Sarah P.” has the Internet on Palin hair watch, with observers pointing thumbs both up and down.
What fascinates me is how important her hairdresser has been to Palin’s career, as well as how Palin’s friendship with Steele mirrors the kinship so many clients feel for the person they trust to do their hair. Palin attended Steele’s bridal shower; Steele’s entire staff was invited to the baby shower for Palin’s youngest child. When Steele confided feeling overwhelmed by her many responsibilities, Palin comforted her. Palin first came in for color correction six years ago when she was still the city’s mayor and, after becoming governor, stayed loyal to the Beehive rather than switching to an Anchorage salon. And as her political career soared, Palin turned to Steele to design an appropriate style. More on that now famous
updo styling next time!