It was suggested I write a blog, but to start off with, I should really introduce myself, haha, so please bare with me...
Hi My name Is Chantelle and I am the owner at the LG Beauty Suite & The Gents Lounge.
I have been in the industry for 18 years now, on and off whilst I had my children, travelled and tried to find my place on this ever changing planet.
My main goal in life is to simply enjoy every day; and I truly believe every day is a school day. Not only because I'm a tad scatty and forgetful but because the next person has had a different experience than you and if you can learn or take direction from that, you're winning.
My main goal and the reason I have my salon over its evolution over the years Is because I get It... I've been that mum driving down the road feeling like I've failed because I forgot my daughters lunch box or didn't turn up on time to my son's football game and missed his only goal. I've been that women feeling so confused with how my body is changing I couldn't bare to look at myself in the mirror.
I struggle most days with PDOS and Endometriosis to even get out of my bed and I have an unhealthy relationship with food...I like food and it hates me! But like you, I put on my big girl pants and crack on with it...
I am that person who gets ready in the car and does her makeup whilst at a red light, as seriously, the time goes quicker at the beginning of the day than the rest...
I've been lucky enough to find my place in the employment bubble and actually do what I love, and work with people I respect and am happy to watch them grow. I am not the therapist who always looks really polished; I've normally got lipstick on my teeth and my hairs a riot! Sorry I just don't have time (do you?). But I am me, and I'm learning to love me, and that's hard in the world we're living in! I'm embracing getting older and actually starting to love the body I'm growing into! And I've got through it because of my clients, my friend's and my mentors, not to mention my patient family.
Yes everyone comes through the door to try and make themselves look and feel better, Where as really and truthfully most of my ladies and gents just need some time. Some time for them; some special time. Most of my clients work their absolute butts off, not just in the office but in life at home with their kids, on their well being, and they don't actually have time to themselves...
I'd like to think we offer an escape from that...
Yes I will be late for a lot of my clients. Why? Because when you're in my chair, you're the only one I care about. We will cry together, laugh together, and sometimes, cry laughing together. I’ll be the one you tell all of your secrets to when you can't talk to anyone else. I'll share my knowledge that's been shared with me by the other people who have sat where you are right now. I'll hold your hand if you have no-one to take with you to that appointment and i'll get you ready to celebrate some of the saddest and happiest days of your life.
I absolutely love what I do, but it's not my job, It's my life, and I'm happy to share that with you.
We really are all nuts though!!
Love Chantelle .
Hi My name Is Chantelle and I am the owner at the LG Beauty Suite & The Gents Lounge.
I have been in the industry for 18 years now, on and off whilst I had my children, travelled and tried to find my place on this ever changing planet.
My main goal in life is to simply enjoy every day; and I truly believe every day is a school day. Not only because I'm a tad scatty and forgetful but because the next person has had a different experience than you and if you can learn or take direction from that, you're winning.
My main goal and the reason I have my salon over its evolution over the years Is because I get It... I've been that mum driving down the road feeling like I've failed because I forgot my daughters lunch box or didn't turn up on time to my son's football game and missed his only goal. I've been that women feeling so confused with how my body is changing I couldn't bare to look at myself in the mirror.
I struggle most days with PDOS and Endometriosis to even get out of my bed and I have an unhealthy relationship with food...I like food and it hates me! But like you, I put on my big girl pants and crack on with it...
I am that person who gets ready in the car and does her makeup whilst at a red light, as seriously, the time goes quicker at the beginning of the day than the rest...
I've been lucky enough to find my place in the employment bubble and actually do what I love, and work with people I respect and am happy to watch them grow. I am not the therapist who always looks really polished; I've normally got lipstick on my teeth and my hairs a riot! Sorry I just don't have time (do you?). But I am me, and I'm learning to love me, and that's hard in the world we're living in! I'm embracing getting older and actually starting to love the body I'm growing into! And I've got through it because of my clients, my friend's and my mentors, not to mention my patient family.
Yes everyone comes through the door to try and make themselves look and feel better, Where as really and truthfully most of my ladies and gents just need some time. Some time for them; some special time. Most of my clients work their absolute butts off, not just in the office but in life at home with their kids, on their well being, and they don't actually have time to themselves...
I'd like to think we offer an escape from that...
Yes I will be late for a lot of my clients. Why? Because when you're in my chair, you're the only one I care about. We will cry together, laugh together, and sometimes, cry laughing together. I’ll be the one you tell all of your secrets to when you can't talk to anyone else. I'll share my knowledge that's been shared with me by the other people who have sat where you are right now. I'll hold your hand if you have no-one to take with you to that appointment and i'll get you ready to celebrate some of the saddest and happiest days of your life.
I absolutely love what I do, but it's not my job, It's my life, and I'm happy to share that with you.
We really are all nuts though!!
Love Chantelle .