"I think the most important thing a woman can have—next to talent, of course—is her hairdresser." - Joan Crawford

Dear Hairstylist,

I appreciate you more than words can justify. I never would have imagined that I would learn so many things, experience so many emotions, and see my hair, style, and life change so much from sitting in your chair.

You have taken me from short to long and back to short. Blonde to silver to violet to brunette and back to blonde without ruining my hair. In fact, my hair always looks stunning, all thanks to you. You make time for me when I need an emergency-tape-my-extension-back-in appointment. You never rush me or let your emotions from your previous crazy client show. You never let me leave your salon feeling anything other than madly in love with my hair, even if it means coloring twice and cutting three times in one appointment. OK, maybe I'm a little high maintenance, but you always do what I ask.

You do more than just create beautiful looking hair. You give me confidence. With good hair, I can do anything. All the worries in my little world go away when I'm sitting in your chair. What would my hair, and self-esteem, be without you?

You're more than just my hair stylist. You also serve as my therapist, the older sister I never had, and a major supporter in my life. I appreciate your wisdom, guidance, adventurous will to do the crazy things that I ask, and truthfulness.

I cherish the three hours I spend in your chair every six weeks. I walk away feeling stronger, happier, and wiser than before I came in. I learn, laugh, vent, maybe even cry to you. Thank you for letting me express my emotions through my hair.

Thank you for being you. I wouldn't be the person I am today without you, and I would probably have bad hair.