Dear Velvet,

Nine years ago, you were just an idea. A dream that came with equal parts excitement and fear. I also remember the nerves, the sleepless nights, and wondering if I was really ready to do this. But I also remember the passion and drive to create a space that felt different and welcoming. A space that reflected what I believed the beauty industry should be, diverse, inclusive, and for everyone.

At the center of who you are is our team. Every stylist, every assistant, every manager. Handpicked not by accident, but on purpose with intention. Each person brings their own gift, their own style, their own energy. And together, we've built the foundation of what you've become.

And from the team cames the clients. The people who sit in your chairs and bring you to life. The diversity, the conversations, the laughs, the tears, the trust, it's all part of your story. Without them, you wouldn't be here nine years later.

Velvet, you are more than a salon. You are the people who work inside your walls. You are the clients who choose to call you their forever hair home. You are the sacrifices, the lessons, the blood, sweat, and tears poured into you. You've seen many faces, worn different faces over the years, grown through changes, and yet, every season has shaped you into who you are today.

Nine years later, I'm just so proud. Proud of what you've become. Proud of the people who've walked through your doors. Proud of the moments and the memories that live within you.

To our team, you are the heart of this place.

To the clients, you are the soul.

And to Velvet, you are everything we dreamed of, and more.

Here's to another nine years of Velvet, built by all of us, for all of us.