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Tuxedo Brownies

Our lovely stylist Samantha brought this in for our open house.  We have had so many people call in and ask for this recipe, so I am posting it for all to see!  Enjoy!

"I always use a little of this and a little of that, so here is an approximate recipe for about 80 tins." 
Samantha

2 Boxes of family size brownies (9x13 pan)
2 Blocks Cream cheese (softened)
1/2 Cup Sour Cream
1 Cup Sugar
1 Tub Whipped Cream
Splash of Vanilla
Sliced Strawberries (garnish)

Mix brownies according to box directions
Fill each greased mini muffin tin 2/3 cup
Bake approximately 10 minutes in preheated oven (set temp per box directions)
Mix sugar and cream cheese until smooth
Add whipped cream, sour cream, and vanilla, mix until smooth
Let brownies cool and toppings chill over night

Pipe with toppings and add strawberries

Bon' Appetite!

What's the point?

I was working today with a client that I have known for years, a wonderful lady from Germany.  She brought a picture from her last hair cut and said with a strong accent, "Remember this is what we are going for."  Wonderful, I know exactly what we are going to do.  I have laid the groundwork to get her to this hair cut in the previous months.  Today will be a trim.  I execute the cut, and she leaves very happy.

                      

Rewind 12 weeks, same client different story.  She comes in wanting a perm and cut.  I have permed this guest’s hair several times, and I ask what she is thinking for this time.  I hear her respond, "I want it more wild, and soft curls."  I agree this will look great.  I look at the "formula" that we used last time, and make the decision to use a perm rod that is bigger than the one we used before, to make this "soft" look.  Perm is done, hair cut is finished, and I say, "This is great, it's softer for you, and it’s what you said you wanted."  To this, my lovely client gives me a funny look- I said, "You did say softer, but more wild...right?"  She responds, "No, I wanted a tighter, wilder curl, not softer and looser.  I hope this works."

Right away I know I made a huge mistake.  I thought I was communicating with my client, I wasn't.  I heard her say more wild- but she said tighter.  The accent could have thrown me off, but I didn't reiterate what I thought she wanted.  I ended up having to re-perm her, thankfully she knows me and trusted that this was "miscommunication" and not lack of skill.  I did get it right the second time. 

My point here is, no matter how long I have been doing hair, the most important part- the one thing I need to refine and work on every day, work or home, is communication.  I strive to build my career and my relationships based on great communication. I can give a great hair cut, but if it's not the one you really wanted, it doesn't matter if it's technically perfect.