💇♀️ July at deZEN: Style, Sustainability & Summer Stories ☀️
Hello, deZEN Family!
From prideful moments to powerful haircuts (and everything humid in between), July has been a month of celebration, education, and community care. Whether we’re giving back through prom dress drives, going greener, or sharpening our scissors in barbering class, we’re grateful to be on this journey with YOU.
Let’s dive into what made this month unforgettable.
What’s Inside:
💃 Drop Your Prom Dresses: We’re Giving Back
📲 We Hit 5K Followers—Thank You!
✂️ Back to the Barbering Basics
🧠 Understanding Our Work Styles:
Leadership Workshop with Cara Parker
🌿 We’re Now an Official Eco-City Business!
🏳️🌈 Celebrating Alexandria Pride
✍️ Three Must-Read Stylebook Articles
💃 Drop Your Dress for a Cause
We're teaming up with Two Men and a Truck Alexandria to collect prom dresses for a fall giveaway, making magic happen for teens who deserve to shine. Drop yours off at Salon deZEN and help spread confidence!
📲 5K and Counting: Thank You for Following!
We officially hit 5,000 followers on Instagram and we couldn’t be more excited. Not following us yet? Come hang out with us for behind-the-scenes magic, transformations, and daily inspiration.
✂️ Back to the Barbering Chair
Our team recently got hands-on in a barbering class to sharpen our technique and reimagine precision cutting. From fades to finishes, the future of barbering at deZEN looks smooth, sharp, and refined.
🧠 Team Assessment with Cara Parker
Growth starts within. Our leadership team recently dove into a deep style and leadership assessment facilitated by the incredible Cara Parker. We learned how our individual strengths flow together—and how to better support each other and our guests.
🌿 We’re an Official Eco-City Business!
Salon deZEN has been officially recognized by the City of Alexandria as an Eco-City Business! This award celebrates our commitment to sustainability—from our refill bar and EcoHeads to recycling programs and low-tox, cruelty-free products.
💚 Thank you for supporting a greener beauty industry 💚
Learn more: alexandriava.gov/Eco-City
🏳️🌈 Alexandria Pride
We celebrate love, individuality, and inclusion—always. This month, we were proud to stand with our LGBTQ+ friends, stylists, and guests during Alexandria Pride. We believe in showing up in color and compassion—this month and every month.
🌈 Thank you for letting us be part of your beautiful expression 🌈
✍️ Articles You’ll Love:
📉 Recession Hair Is In—But Not For the Reason You Think 📉
Why simplified styles are taking over, and how it says more about confidence than the economy.
💨 Humidity Hacks: How to Style Your Hair for All-Day Hold 💨
Because frizz has met its match—and your smooth summer style starts here.
✂️ The Haircut That Changed Everything ✂️
Real stories. Big emotions. One powerful transformation. Find out why this cut meant so much.
With gratitude, style, and sunshine,
Thank you for letting us be part of your summer story. Whether it's through a haircut that changes everything, a class that deepens our craft, or a small act of eco-conscious care—we’re here because of you.
Stay cool, stay inspired, and we can’t wait to see you soon!
With love and shine,
The Salon deZEN Team
Phone: (703) 549-1400