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ayde Sawyer opened her organic hair salon, Te Willow, in April. Located in an office building in Yukon, Sawyer
says her business is a dream come true. Not that it came easily. She had been working for four years to open her own organic hair studio but for one reason or another it took longer than expected. “It’s not just about the hair,” explains
Sawyer. “It’s about what my clients are go- ing through and what I can offer to help them feel good about themselves.” Sawyer says this type of recognition and valida- tion is a big part of how she connects with her clients. In her 16 years of being a stylist, she is just as passionate today as when she started. Sawyer is a 2003 Duncan Brothers
School of Hair Design graduate, a cut and color specialist, and in 2013 she became the first certified organic hair stylist in Oklahoma. Education is extremely im- portant to Sawyer and she attends a lot of classes and continues to grow her knowl- edge in the salon industry. She is also a certified yoga instructor. Sawyer found that her switch to all-
organic products served multiple purposes. First, as an animal rights activist and veg- etsrian, she is passionate about products that do not test on animals. Second, she knows that organic products are easier on the human body as well as being kinder to planet earth. “Tere are alternatives to the smell
and stinging fumes of ammonia. It’s not all or
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nothing for hair color and perms,” says Saw- yer. She did her research and found products that she loves and says performs better than the toxic variety. “Our products have been certified
by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) as cruelty-free and are 100% Vegan.” Sawyer has always had a passion for
animals and a love for the earth. Her family used to call her a “little hippie”, so it’s no surprise that her business enterprise sup- ports those lifestyle choices. As a new salon owner, Sawyer is
looking for commissioned hair stylists. One of her passions is hiring and training more people to work in an organic hair salon. She has space at her current location for up to four more stylists. She currently has one other stylist besides herself. Giving back to the community is also
important to Sawyer. Every year, Sawyer plans to host a hair donation drive benefit- ing wigs for kids, which she has done in the past at other locations.
Location: 1025 E Vandament Ave., Ste. 400, Yukon. To schedule an appointment, call 405-265-7550. For a list of products and services offered at Te Willow, visit
TeWillowOrganicSalon.com. See ad, page 29.
Jackie Flaherty is a freelance writer based in Minneapolis.
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