Cuts, color & community service
LOUISE BOLGER | SUN
In addition to offering salon services, Lorie Hagele
is committed to working with cancer survivors and
those susceptible to germs and harsh chemicals.
Salons are identified with the personal services they offer, usually centered on hair and nail care. But not very many salons view themselves as a safe haven for their customers, especially those who require a purified environment.
Lorie Hagele moved to Anna Maria Island 16 years ago and like so many other Island transplants, was done with Northern winter weather. Five years ago, she took her now over 30 years of experience in the salon business and opened her own miniature salon Cuts & Color 2 Dye 4.
Hagele packs a lot of services into her tropical salon studio, not the least of which is her undivided attention to the person sitting in her chair. Haircuts and color are Hagele’s specialty, but she is also a licensed cosmetologist offering all natural facial peels, skin care, waxing and make up. She has a lot of experience repairing damaged hair and fixing bad cuts.
And if you want to transform your body in 45 minutes, Cuts & Color is the place to go. Hagele offers That Crazy Wrap Thing, which tightens, tones, firms and lasts about three days. It costs $25 and can be combined with a facial, resulting in a new you in less than an hour. Cuts & Color works with men and women of all ages and accommodates walk-ins.
But Hagele’s heart really lies with her commitment to working with cancer survivors and anyone who is susceptible to germs and harsh chemicals. She has been trained in the “Look Good Feel Better” program from the American Cancer Society, and teaches the program at Blake Hospital. Her salon has an air purifier and since her small space can only accommodate one customer at a time, the salon remains relatively germ free.
Cuts & Color uses only an organic yogurt based color line, enzyme developers and never peroxide. All of the products offered at Cuts & Color are environmentally friendly and free of ammonia, silicone, paraben and fragrances. In addition, Hagele uses Eufora a product line that is made from pharmaceutical grade aloe and not tested on animals. John Amico products are also offered for sale in her salon.
She just added a line of products from Italy called Kemon Italian Hair Fashion and is adding more clean green products to her already large inventory. Hagele can also assist cancer survivors with wigs and head dressings in the privacy of her tiny salon. She also works with Girl Scout Troop 316 in its Cuts For Cure fund raisers as well as volunteering at St. Bernard’s Church and other community activities.
To celebrate five years in business Hagele will be offering complimentary gifts this spring, so watch for her ad in this newspaper. She wants to thank the community, her local clients and visitors for supporting her during the past five years.
Hagele says “It’s about what I can do for others” that makes me happy. She offers her business not only as a salon to the residents and visitors to Anna Maria, but also as a safe haven where cancer survivors can take advantage of personal one on one service and healthy organic products. Who doesn’t need a safe haven every now and then?
CUTS & COLOR 2 DYE 4
5386 Gulf Drive
Holmes Beach
941-565-6022
Monday – Saturday
Open on flexible
Island time
MasterCard, Visa & Discover accepted