So, you’re sitting in Garibella Hair Salon in downtown, Flint. You’re enjoying the atmosphere, chatting with the friendly Stylist who is doing your hair, maybe even getting your nails done or later you have an appointment for a relaxing massage. And HE walks in!
He’s looking a little worn around the edges; his hair looks like it hasn't been cut in months. He holds his head down as he quietly asks the receptionist for the owner, Tami O’Neil Harchick. She hears the conversations and comes right over to him, she has a big smile on her face (As she always does.) and reaches out her hand welcoming the scruffy man. He’s feeling uncomfortable and a little out of place, he can feel the eyes of the other women and men in the shop staring at him. He fumbles in his pocket and pulls out a rectangular, yellow piece of cardboard and hands it to her. It’s a coupon for a free haircut given to him by the homeless shelter at Carriage Town Ministries. He’s about to go on the first job interview he’s had in months.
Without missing a beat, Tami turns to all those present and announces “This is my friend from Carriage Town Ministries, he’s got a job interview and we’re going to make this guy the best looking man in the town!”
He lifts his head up in time to see all the frowns and questioning looks on the faces of those in the place being replaced with beaming smiles. “Alright!” One smiling lady pipes in.
Tami guides him to a chair; standing behind him as she drapes a clean white apron over his chest and legs. She places her hands softly, firmly onto his shoulders and says proudly “You’re going to get this job.”
He feels safe, accepted and even starts to believe her words as she chats to him while cutting off his ragged, messy hair.
When finished, she whips off the apron, hair falls to the floor. He stands and hears the sound of voices in the room “You look great!” another voice “Now there’s a good looking MAN!” another “Oo-wee, you’re going to knock the ladies dead!”
He starts to feel something inside him he hasn’t felt in a long, long time. His shoulders’ square up, he stands taller, he’s feeling, confidence!
Thanks you, Garibella Hair Salon. Not just for what you do, but for the heart you do it with!
Garibella Salon Beauty & Wellness, Downtown, Flint, MI
(810) 238-9000
Tami O'Neill Harchick, Owner/Stylist
Tami O'Neil, wife and mother, is an astute business owner and is experienced in hair design, color and makeup. Tami's salon is located in Downtown Flint, Michigan.
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