I discovered that doing hair privately one-on-one really offered me the opportunity to practice skilful listening, skilful speech," said Gilboy. Hair stylist Fran Gilboy dons the protective equipment necessary to keep her and her clients safe during a pandemic. She has worked hard to make her hair studio feel like a warm and inviting space, a safe container for any and all emotions. Gilboy says the colour of the walls and the soft lighting was designed to be a warm and inviting space. And it took the pandemic to give herself permission to make these changes she hopes better serve her clients and her practice.

Source: CBC News February 16, 2021 12:00 UTC