Introduction to a Future Beauty Writer

Hello! My name is Emily and I’m a hair stylist trying to earn an AA in English. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved to write; I remember always having a pen and notebook, taking notes and jotting things down. For the last few years, I’ve been taking online English classes through DVC and LMC. (I’m almost done – YAY!) I’m also a hair stylist at a salon in Brentwood, and have been doing hair for over 9 years! I’m currently in the process of transitioning from one salon to the other; I’m excited to start a new chapter in my career, but also very nervous that I won’t be busy! One of my long-term career goals is to continue combine my love for hair and my love for writing by writing a book and getting it published. That would be one of my dreams come true! For the last four years or so, I’ve started my “writing journey” by being a contributing writer for a local magazine called Delta Living Magazine, where I write about all things related to beauty. I think I’ve had about 9 articles published now, which is something I never thought possible. I don’t get paid to write for the magazine, but it’s totally worth it for the experience and exposure. One of my favorite writing classes I’ve taken was creative writing. I liked the class because the different writing prompts got me out of my comfort zone and really got me thinking. I’ve recently gotten into the show on tv called “The Good Doctor,” about an autistic surgeon – I find it interesting! My boyfriend and I also have 3 dogs – a Black Lab/Great Dane mix, female, named LuLu; a Saint Bernard, female, named Sachi; and a Beagle/Dachshund/Terrier mix, male, named Gunter. My boyfriend surprised me with Gunter and adopted him for me. He follows me everywhere! And he loves walks, bones, squeaky toys (which totally annoy my boyfriend, it’s hilarious!), cuddling and lots and lots of kisses!