Client/Stylist Relationship

There is something about a Client/Stylist relationship...


You see each other every 4 to 7 weeks for anywhere from 30 min to 2 hours.


For some people that is more often then you see your family and/or friends.


You talk and learn from each other, you share ideas and advice, you lift each other up, you rejoice with each other, you mourn with each other, then, you make an appointment to do it again soon. You look forward to these visits and its seems like yesterday that years have passed. It truly is a special relationship.

Last year almost exactly, I lost a dear client, Jesse. I met Jesse and her daughter on my mission in Mississippi and adopted them as family. I had the special opportunity of doing her hair for her final resting place. I think of her again as another client (only 24 years old) passes. It's a loss that is hard to explain. The workplace suffers as a whole. We get so use to seeing these friendly faces.


Thank you to each one of my clients! Thank you for being a part of my life and letting me a part of yours! I love you all!!

Bridals

Our pictures were done by Torina Dredge at Pure Moments Photography! She did AMAZING!! My hair is done by Tricia Hilton at Modifi Salon!! Thank you!! I am so in love with all our photos!!

Our Engagments

Our Engagement pictures were taken by my Dad (THANK YOU, THANK YOU!) Kind of last minute things fell through with the original photographer and we already had the place booked. I LOVE how they turned out so we got lucky! These are at Provo Castle by the Utah State Hospital. It was a beautiful fall day with perfect weather! We couldn't just pick one so we went with a collage invitation!

Happily Ever After

This wedding was so cute!! Angie and Jason were looked so happy! They also made a point to include Angie's daughter Kailee, by having her up front with the bride when they were being married, Jason presented her with a necklace and they had some fun Disney music during the dancing part of the night! It was so beautiful! Thank you Angie, for letting me do your hair for your special day!!! She had it half up for Bridals, and during the wedding, when it was time for dancing and the reception we changed her look to a low side do. 

My Vision- Answering the question, Why?

As many of you know, I have been attending Utah College of Massage Therapy for the past 10 months. (9 weeks left!!) Last night we had our Professional Development class, which lets be honest, for a hands-on girl, looking for ANOTHER hands-on career, its NOT my favorite class. It has its benefits, learning about interviewing, resumes, having a private practice, etc. Last night, its focus was on having a Private Practice and honing in on our vision and how to get there. As my instructors shared their vision, both of their experiences hit close to home... Feeling like you could do more in life and feeling that some things needed to change. They both had such passion that I wanted to cry (Big surprise, right?) listening to their stories. Anyway, my instructor asked each of us to share with someone why we are here?, why Massage? Here (in this blog) is my outlet! So, here is me answering the question, why?
I am the oldest child of 4. Growing up, with both parents who worked full time. I was always in charge! There are very few times I remember having a babysitter, it was always me. Because of this I have always felt a need to be responsible for them, to watch and protect them. Even as they are married and 2 of them have little ones of their own. I have always been able to put myself in their shoes, to feel what they are feeling and be extremely empathetic! Sometimes it's a curse! I can't watch a movie without getting emotionally involved!
I watched my Aunt Kristine do hair when I was younger, she would take me to work sometimes and let me sweep the hair and sit next to her while she rolled her cute lady in a shampoo set. I saw the joy in her client's faces! I loved the atmosphere! It felt like family! So, right away I knew I needed to be in that joyful, beautiful, career.
High School was not happiest of years for me. I had a great group of friends! I was a cheerleader and I always got good grades, (which was a great accomplishment because I knew finding xyz was not going to help me make someone beautiful!). But, I didn't seem to fit in any particular place, I was always in the background watching my friends move forward with their lives. So, I tried my best to graduate early, I took a few online classes, and discontinued cheer and my social life pretty much. My Senior year of high school, I attended Bon Losee Academy! I came out of my shell as I realized that holding the shears and comb in one hand came easy to me, cutting graduated layers, creating beautiful finger waves and updos all came easy to me! I had to teach some of my class mates how to french braid! I graduated from high school in May 2005 and then graduated from Hair School, tested and licensed in Oct 2005. Not too long after I worked in lehi at Tyson Anthony Salon. My boss, Kiauna took me under her wing and taught me more than I imagined was possible! Doing hair and making my clients feel beautiful inside and out made me so happy and I got PAID to do it!

I absolutely LOVE my career!! But I still felt like I could do more! I turned 21and made the decision to serve a mission. I got called to the Alabama, Birmingham Mission. I got so many opportunities to serve! My love for people in general grew!! And of course, when I got the hang of it, it was time to go home. When I came home. I started working at Stylin'.  I did not feel like I fit there at all! It was really odd for me, but I felt like I was too good to be there! I belonged somewhere else where I could learn from co-workers and grow more as a stylist. About 8 months later my old boss, Kiauna contacted me and told me a salon close to my home would be a great fit! The owner is a matrix Educator so I could keep up with the trends and continue to learn! Very soon after that I began working at Modifi Salon & Spa! I have learned so much and gained such an amazing clientele! I became friends with the massage therapists who started trading massages! I no longer felt tired all the time, my anxiety and stress levels reduced and I generally felt better! I have always had a fascination with human anatomy! I started asking questions to the therapists and started telling all my clients to get a massage!! One day it hit me! That could be me giving my clients massages! Why not? So I did some research and toured a few of the schools and when I came to UCMT I was home!! I knew I needed to do this! My passion for the body has grown. My passion for helping others to feel good as multiplied! I love knowing that I can make a difference in the way someone feels! So, in summary, why am I here? Because the hole I was feeling is beginning to feel whole! I may never be well-known or making the big bucks, but I CAN and will make a difference to everyone I meet! I want to leave this earth knowing I fulfilled my passion of helping others! I made a small, insignificant difference, that over time, makes people see how beautiful they are inside and out!  I want to help the busy mom's have a moment of quiet, the hardworking men to feel relief, to help everyone maintain a healthy life! 

I couldn't ask for a better life right now! I have the man of my dreams, we are planning the wedding of our dreams and our future family, I have my dream career and beginning another dream career! Thank you for taking the time to read about my vision and if your reading this you are a part of why I am here! So, thank you for being you and making my vision come alive!

Ring in the new, ring out the old

April 12, 2013

I have been having a rough time. Experiences have taught me that writing my thoughts down seems to help with the anxiety, but I don't know if I can put into words what I am feeling. I wish I could see a light at the end of the tunnel, it's like I am standing in the dark, all alone, just me and my destructive thoughts! Not even a glimmer or a slight light. I am wandering because it's worse to stay put! I don't know which way to go and I am going to panic! I know there is a light, somewhere, maybe if I wander long enough I'll stumble upon it. But, what if I wander away or never find it? I am doing all the right things... At least I think I am. I'm scared. I'm so tired of letting my hopes be smashed time and time again. This could be much worse, if I let my heart get too vulnerable. But, experiences taught me to take it little by little. What if the right one comes along and my heart is too afraid to open? I can think of one other time in my life when my heart literally ached! Yesterday, I could barely breathe, other than that I felt fine, sad, but okay. I just don't understand it sometimes. I knew it was going to happen but my heart did not want to accept it! He said I deserved better. I don't know if I do or if I can get any one better! My goals right now is to is to find me. I'm going to focus on work and school and in my very limited free time, me. I'm going to focus on what I enjoy and have faith in knowing that God has a plan for me. I know I will find happiness (in all senses of the word) in doing what I love!

I decided to share this entry at the beginning of this year because, sadly, it was the last entry of 2013.  What a sad note to end on. Also, April? Really, Jess! Let's work on that! I am SO incredibly grateful that in real life, that is not how it has ended! Not only did I accomplish the goals I listed! (I have a 4.0 in school so far, and I am growing my business, I have  found what makes me happy and what motivates me, and I have lost, last time I checked over 20 pounds!) I have also found the light at the end of the tunnel of singlehood! This year has possibly been the hardest in my life! Health issues, being 26 in your parents house, and being last of your siblings to be married! I know, it is so cliche! Especially for happyville, Utah, but being a wife and a mother is what Jessica Diamond was created for! It's all I have ever wanted and dreamed of! I have planned my life around eventually becoming a wife and mommy! Ladies and Gentlemen, 2014 is going to be an amazing and eventful year! I can't wait for what is ahead!! 🎉 Thanks for reading, hopefully, my entry can help others to see it does work out! Not on our time, but in the right time!

Preparing for Eternity- When I said yes!

September 21st, 2013

We invited ourselves to go to Sundance with my parents on the Moonlit Skilift. (If you have the opportunity to go, do it! I highly recommend it! It's so neat!) My parents had planned a small get together with the family around the fire pit. We sat around the fire, roasting hot dogs and marshmallows and laughing as we usually do. Soon, it was dark and the moon was full and I was anxious to get on that ski lift! I absolutely love the night sky! The moon is a fascination to me and so incredible when it's full! Plus going on the ski lift, I love! The mountains are beautiful and I couldn't be happier right there, with my man! I had no idea what was coming but I was just plain excited! We grabbed our hoodies, blankets and the four of us (Mom, Dad, Ben, and I) headed out. We got to Sundance, got some hot chocolate and got in line for the ski lift. Keep in mind, Ben is not a fan of heights! He actually hates it! I am like a little kid when I get up high, looking over the edge, rocking the chairs and giggling like a dork. So, the fact that he didn't complain or act nervous or anything shows what this man will do for me! So, we are standing in line, and some guys cut in front of me. At first I was like, whoa!! Then, I heard their conversation. One of the guys dropped their phone from the ski lift! So my parents went on a head of us and I jokingly told the guy we'd look out for it. (There was nothing they could do, by the way, so don't drop your phone) We got on the lift, Ben carefully sat in the middle so we didn't have a tilt and I hung over the edge trying to find a phone. Haha. I told Ben that I was so glad I left my phone in the car so I didn't have to worry. Ben said, "You know what else would suck to drop?" He reached his hand in his pocket. I had no idea what to expect, I was CLUELESS! He pulled out a ring! I was stunned! I think the first thing to come out of my mouth was, "Are you serious?" Haha. He told me how he wanted me in his life forever, that his life has never been better and he wanted to make it permanent. He told me how he has become a better man and wants to continue to become even better! I held my hand over my mouth the whole time saying, "Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh." Surprisingly, I made it through without crying, but now, as I write it and remember it, I can't help but get emotional. This was a perfect moment! He spoke from his heart, not having an audience to impress or even having to get on his knee, it was a moment that we were 100% ourselves! It felt like no one else existed. I felt so much peace and love, and of course, happiness! He finally asked, "Can I put this on your finger so I really don't drop it?" He slid it on my hand, I held my breath, nervous that it wouldn't fit. It was the perfect fit, the only problem... It was so dark outside! I hadn't seen the ring yet! Ben picked it out by himself, and I could not see it! It drove me crazy! (In a good way) I could see it sparkle in the moonlight and I loved the way it felt! I kissed him and told him how happy I was! As we came around the corner on the ski lift I shouted to my parents that we were engaged!!! My dad shouted back, "Why?!" Haha 

The ski lift came to an end and I was so restless to show my mom and tell my family and friends but mostly, TO SEE THE RING! A big spot light was coming up and I reached my hand out to see it! This ring took my breath away! I could not believe how gorgeous it is! I still can't! My Ben did good!! ❤️

Here is one of the first glances at my ring!! Ben's face is priceless.

How did I get so lucky!! I love this guy so much! 

I don't think I could have picked out a ring more gorgeous or more unique!! I love it so much! I still can't stop looking at it! I can't wait to be his wife for Time and All Eternity! March 26th!