Y’all! I’m so pumped!

pa·tron

/ˈpātr(ə)n/

noun

• 1. a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity. ~ “a celebrated patron of the arts”
• 2. a customer, especially a regular one, of a store, restaurant, or theater. ~ “we surveyed the plushness of the hotel and its sleek, well-dressed patrons”

As extension artists we all have our favorite brands to work with and we all still do a LOT of color customizing before installing hair extensions. We are not trying to replace your current extension companies. TGM Extensions are designed to minimize your time spent customizing ultra-dimensional coloring effects on hair extensions and instead maximize your time with extension patrons.

Our Mixie colors mimic lighting and filter effects, as well as realistic blends on lived in hair colors. These are game changing when mixed with your favorites from other companies. Try a bundle of Fire on your next copper extensions patron. Use a bundle of Sand on a natural platinum patron who wants a little extra dimension. Mixing in a bundle of Sharp with black extensions gives your patron the blue black reflect they love to see in photos.

These colors can still be toned, rooted, or lowlighted with semi/demi/permanent coloring options. We always recommend a test strand with any new formulas you haven’t tried with our hair yet. We also recommend a check wash shampoo before installation. Many of our Mixies have vibrant colors in them and if applied without a check wash the client is more likely to experience color bleed. (They don’t fade any more than any other extensions do.) We also recommend a check wash prior to any custom coloring you do with our hair, and we suggest applying your color on slightly damp hair extensions for best control.

Mixies- The Iridescents: kicking up the spice

-Sharp- a true black with flecks of deep violet and blue, perfect to mimic the filter effect of blue/black hair color in patrons’ inspiration photos

-Cotton Candy- platinum blonde and ash blonde on a bright bubblegum pink base, great for patrons desiring a pink effect that will blend easily with blonde shades

-Thistle- platinum blonde and ash blonde on a lavender base, this one is a really pretty way to add extra cool tone into clients looking for an extra shot of cool tones in their overall blonde

-Mink- platinum blonde and ash blonde with a dash of pastel pink, this color is almost an illusion in itself, it’s a warm dimensional blonde without any gold or copper, it appears pink next to bright cool blondes and appears beigey in deeper warm toned hair

Mixies- The SuperNaturals: rocking real hair

-Deep- a mix of dark browns with flecks of caramel, this color is designed to mimic the effect of babylights or dimension that occurs in natural lengths that have been highlighted/covered/highlighted again/covered again/faded a bit/toned/etc (basically what happens when clients change their color frequently and the color will not hold solid)

-Honey- a mix of light browns and golden blondes, this color is also designed to mimic the effect of babylights or dimension that occurs in natural lengths that have been highlighted/covered/highlighted again/covered again/faded a bit/toned/etc

-Sand- a mix of warm/natural platinum and cool toned ice platinum with flecks of light ash blonde for patrons who don’t want their hair solid but really don’t want to see any lowlights, the overall tone of this mixie is just a little warmer than true neutral

Mixies- The Greys: an uncharted demographic

-Salted- exactly as it sounds, salt and pepper hair, heavy on the salt, this mixie has a light silver grey overall tone with flecks of near white and natural dark, it’s also designed to have a slight warm tone to match the effect on the lengths of natural grey hair on patrons so that it responds evenly with their hair if they use toning shampoos (instead of a fashion grey starting too icey and turning purple before their hair is neutralized)

-Peppered- salt and pepper hair, heavy on the pepper, this mixie is similar to Salted but with a higher ratio of darker hairs and beige flecks mixed in to mimic natural grey tones on darker haired patrons, it also has a slight warm tone so it can stand up to toning shampoos just like natural grey hair

Mixies- The Reds: turn up the heat

-3 Alarm- medium “pretend natural” red with flecks of candy red and true red for extra shine and dimension, think about a 99J/cherry cola kind of color but with a little extra kick

-Fire- bright copper with flecks of true yellow and orange throughout, visually creates the look of if your copper was always in the sun

The Naked: the sky’s the limit

-The Naked- this color was designed to mimic natural hair that has been prelightened to receive vivids but not toned, the biggest benefit of these is that in all our testing so far they take color evenly (fewer porosity issues than we’ve run into with extensions sold as platinum blonde) and fade on tone with the patron’s natural hair (no underlying pretone means the color behaves as close as possible to how it behaves on your patron’s hair), they are human hair and there is always some variance but these have been much easier to work with than the other current options, and they also look gorgeous on clients even without coloring

How to Order:
Right now we are in our limited soft launch release. At this time we are processing orders individually by email: ChristineDoesHair@gmail.com. Please send us an email with your location and your request and we will email an invoice. We ship next day after payment, except Sundays and postal holidays.

know I didn’t go anywhere, but everyone else is posting introductions and new employees right now and I wanted to take the time to say hello.

My name is Christine Loraine Rinehart. My parents said they chose my first name so that I would be able to have a gender neutral nickname in case women were still having trouble being respected in businesses when I grew up. So I guess you could say I’ve had feminism on my mind since birth.

I’m into spooky season, with a fair amount of skeleton related decor in my studio (The Glass Menagerie, Studio 12 at the Hilltop Alexandria Sola location) and my favorite color is pink. I’m on the lookout every year when Halloween decorations roll out searching for a HOT PINK skull to add to my collection.

I’m married, but I forgot to even mention it to most people (friends included) for about three years after the fact because I just didn’t think it was a big deal. Sometimes even now I’ll be talking to my husband and say things like “if we ever get married we should…whatever wild wedding thing I just saw on TikTok” and he laughs and reminds me we ARE married. Whoops!

I work a crazy ton of hours behind the chair compared to a lot of people in my industry, averaging about 60 hours per week most of the year, and typically over 80 hours per week through November and December. I run my schedule super far in advance, encouraging clients to pre-book up to a year in advance to lock in their preferred times.

I close my work schedule to additions at the three week mark. I move my personal life around my work schedule as much as possible and by locking in my work schedule three weeks out it allows me to make and keep personal plans. This includes things as “small” as just knowing which days/times I have available to cook and grocery shop. If there’s an emergency I may still have some wiggle room, but as a general rule I’ve already filled it with commitments to my household and managing my business paperwork.

I’m very direct which can feel a bit harsh sometimes and I’ve learned it’s okay to not be for everyone. Though I do endeavor to lean into and out of some of my personality traits and interests to create “bespoke” personalities for most of my clients. After all, we should *both* be having fun when you come in for appointments.

The Glass Menagerie is going to be making some changes, some of which we’ve already started, and we appreciate your patience as we make these adjustments.

There will be some updates on our service menu to attempt to simplify the booking process and avoid confusion with the online booking options. We will also be getting more strict about using the online booking website and/or booking your appointments in advance when leaving each appointment.

We will also be updating some of our policies and sending out a contract with acknowledgement of those policies to have on file for every client. This includes making sure all clients are fully notified of our existing cancellation/no show policy: any cancellation (or last minute reschedule) less than 24 hours in advance will result in an invoice being sent for the full price of the services missed and no new appointment may be scheduled until that is paid, that charge will not go toward future services.

Looking to book an appointment? CLICK HERE

Returning clients can click the “Sign In” at the upper right for a code to send to your phone and log in to access previous appointments and upcoming appointments for easy rescheduling.

Can’t get the appointment you really want? Fill out our Cancellation List Form to get on the list and be notified when openings pop-up. We’re still in a pandemic which means there’s still clients cancelling on a semi-regular basis. You’re not on the list unless you fill out this form, and it’s always suggested to book SOMETHING because there might not be anything that opens up at a time that works for you.

Interested in hair extensions? Check out basic session pricing estimates here and fill out our Hair Extension Consultation Form to make that process a breeze.

Love our work but operating on a budget? No promises, but we’re always looking for models to try new services, practice trends, or guinea pig new hair extension stuff. Fill out this Model Application Form to start that process.

Just a reminder that my official policy for late cancellations and no-shows is to send an invoice for the full value of the missed appointment, and you will be unable to book a new appointment until that invoice is paid. That payment does not go towards future services. This information is on the bottom of every email confirmation that gets sent out.

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I will do what is possible to avoid cancellation fees and do a quick turn around rescheduling your appointment when you give me advanced notice.

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When I don’t find out you can’t come in until too late for me to fill your appointment it means I don’t have spaces later that I’ve moved people up from to put you into, and it means I have to charge a cancellation fee or no-show fee because I cannot penalize my income and my household by sacrificing for someone who couldn’t come into their appointment.

With the current changes recently announced by the CDC and the policy changes to Virginia mandates a lot of people have been asking about changes to the Health and Safety Protocol here at The Glass Menagerie. Let us be very clear: we are not making any changes. We have too much respect for our clients to put anyone at risk by relaxing too early.

The protocols currently in place for health and safety are non-negotiable, they protect our staff (Christine and her rockstar assistant, Celena) and the lives of our clients.

If you anticipate being unable to comply with these protocols PLEASE postpone your appointment. If you show up and refuse to comply, services will not be rendered and you will be charged 50% of your scheduled services.

The reason we are taking our protocols so seriously is because they work. Here’s a link to the CDC Case Study re: the Springfield MO stylists who DIDN’T infect any of their clients. What this study shows is that when masks are worn by everyone and cleaning is done properly the transmission risk is functionally zero. 2 stylists tested positive, 138 clients were potentially exposed, and NONE of the exposed clients tested positive. NONE. Salons are very safe when everyone is following the guidelines. That’s why we are confident in our ability to safely work with clients in our private space with full control over cleaning and safety procedures.

So, let’s break down our Health and Safety Protocols here at The Glass Menagerie…

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOL:

Do not bring anyone with you to your appointment. We currently only working with one client at a time. If you are bringing a child or you would like to come with someone from your same household please email at ChristineDoesHair@gmail.com to see if we can accommodate that.

The parking lot for the Sola Salon suites is the Hilltop Shopping Center. Parking in the lot next to Panda Express puts you closest to the stairs/elevator for coming up.

When you arrive please text Christine at 703.945.9289 to let us know you have arrived. Please include your name. Please wait in your car and stay comfortable. Do not come up to the front door, do not attempt to come in without our staff escorting you.

Christine will respond quickly if possible, and when we are able (done with the previous client AND done with sanitation and disinfection of the full studio space) she will text you that we are coming down to you. Christine or Celena will meet you at the bottom of the stairs next to the elevator.

We meet at the bottom of the stairs to avoid groups of people that may be congregating around the front door of the studio building. This helps us avoid being around potentially unmasked people, and lets us switch to a disposable mask without others around.

We will bring out hand sanitizer and a fresh tri-ply mask (always wrapped for cleanliness). You will sanitize your hands and put the mask on with its ear loops. That way your hands are clean before you touch your face while adjusting the mask.

If you are looking to speed up the process and be outside less time, wear your own disposable mask to your appointment. That way we will only need to hand sanitize before taking you up and you will still be given a replacement mask so you have a fresh one for after you leave the salon.

We will walk up to the Sola Salons door and we will escort you in. There is also an elevator for those who prefer it. (The building is currently transitioning to having the front door unlocked but we are still requiring clients to wait outside and be escorted in to maintain a controlled safe space for everyone by avoiding extra people congregating inside.)

Once inside we will go directly to the enclosed private studio space and I will wash my hands before we tape the mask on. Taping the mask on allows me to remove the ear loops so I can work freely and provide every service fully. The tape I am using is KT Tape (kinesiology tape), which is designed for long term wear on skin and is flexible and breathable. We will then be able to freely work as close as possible to normal for all services.

Only when services have been completed and you have left the building may the mask be removed. There is a waste bin at the base of the stairs that is easily accessible for disposing of your mask.

If you would like to bring your own mask please be aware that I still need to be able to tape the mask on and remove the ear loops from my workspace. We strongly suggest just letting us use our disposable masks or wearing a disposable mask upon arrival.

Masks must remain on the entire time you are in the building and I will not be able to accommodate smoke breaks for clients or myself during services. I currently have gum and hard candies as options to prevent dry mouth. If you would prefer nicotine gum or other accommodations please bring those for yourself. I will also be providing individually wrapped straws if you would like to bring a beverage for longer appointments, this allows drinking while still keeping the mask on at all times.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to me via my direct email ChristineDoesHair@gmail.com

For video and photo updates please check out the “COVID-19 Prep” Highlighted Story on The Glass Menagerie’s Instagram. 

If you’re looking for more ways to protect yourself and your loved ones, check out the CDC website.

Thank you all for being team players and helping keep everyone safe right now! We look forward to continuing to support each other during these challenging times.

At The Glass Menagerie, Christine has implemented an hourly based pricing structure. It’s been very successful and easy for most clients. It’s a bit different than most of the stylist industry, who typically only use an hourly pricing structure for corrective color or certain other specialty services.

A big question Christine gets is “Why hourly pricing?”

Hourly pricing is genderless.

People of all genders have widely varied hair needs based on their styles. Putting hair price structure into gendered boxes does not take into account short haired ladies or long haired men, or the wide variety of hair/gender combinations that exist.

Hourly pricing is equitable across all hair types.

Long thick hair takes more styling time than fine short hair. How is it fair to charge both people the same amount for their blow out styling service when the thing is so different?

Hourly pricing allows clear costs and expectations.

Services priced hourly have a predictable price structure for clients allowing them a better understanding of why different services cost different prices, and that skipping a blowout after a cut is a simple way to save money.

With the current cold weather, some clients are wondering if there’s a faster way to get through my Health and Safety Protocol so here’s an extended update of how things are operating currently and some potential things you can do to keep warm while still being safe. Please read fully. Thank you!

The protocols currently in place for health and safety are non-negotiable, many are legally mandated and our failure to comply could result in loss of Cosmetology license permanently. Don’t ask us to risk that!

If you anticipate being unable to comply with these protocols PLEASE postpone your appointment. If you show up and refuse to comply, services will not be rendered and you will be charged 50% of your scheduled services.

The reason we are taking our protocols so seriously is because they work. Here’s a link to the CDC Case Study re: the Springfield MO stylists who DIDN’T infect any of their clients. What this study shows is that when masks are worn by everyone and cleaning is done properly the transmission risk is functionally zero. 2 stylists tested positive, 138 clients were potentially exposed, and NONE of the exposed clients tested positive. NONE. Salons are very safe when everyone is following the guidelines. That’s why I’m very comfortable working with clients in my super safe private space with full control over cleaning and safety procedures.

So, let’s break down our Health and Safety Protocols here at The Glass Menagerie…

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOL:

Do not bring anyone with you to your appointment. We currently only working one-on-one. If you are bringing a child or you would like to come with someone from your same household please email me at ChristineDoesHair@gmail.com to see if we can accommodate that.

The parking lot for the Sola Salon suites is the Hilltop Shopping Center. Parking in the lot next to Panda Express puts you closest to the stairs/elevator for coming up.

When you arrive please text me at 703.945.9289 to let me know you have arrived. Please include your name. Please wait in your car and stay warm. Don’t wait outside if you don’t need to.

I will respond quickly if possible, and when I am able (done with my previous client AND done with sanitation and disinfection of the full studio space) I will text you that I am coming down to you. I will meet you at the bottom of the stairs next to the elevator.

We meet at the bottom of the stairs to avoid groups of people that may be congregating around the front door of the studio building. This helps us avoid being around potentially unmasked people, and lets us switch to a disposable mask without others around.

I will bring out hand sanitizer and a fresh tri-ply mask (always wrapped for cleanliness). You will sanitize your hands and put the mask on with its ear loops. That way your hands are clean before you touch your face while adjusting the mask.

If you are looking to speed up the process and be outside less time, wear your own disposable mask to your appointment. That way we will only need to hand sanitize before taking you up and you will still be given a replacement mask so you have a fresh one for after you leave the salon.

Also: don’t wear gloves, you’ll just have to take them off to sanitize your hands and it’ll keep us outside longer than we need to be.

We will walk up to the Sola Salons door and I will buzz us in. There is also an elevator for those who prefer it. (There is no way to get into the suites without coming in with your stylist. This allows us to keep the space safe for everyone by avoiding extra people congregating inside.)

Once inside we will go directly to my enclosed private studio space and I will wash my hands before we tape the mask on. Taping the mask on allows me to remove the ear loops so I can work freely and provide every service fully. The tape I am using is KT Tape (kinesiology tape), which is designed for long term wear on skin and is flexible and breathable. We will then be able to freely work as close as possible to normal for all services.

Only when services have been completed and you have left the building may the mask be removed. There is a waste bin at the base of the stairs that is easily accessible for disposing of your mask.

If you would like to bring your own mask please be aware that I still need to be able to tape the mask on and remove the ear loops from my workspace. I strongly suggest just letting me use my disposable masks or wearing a disposable mask upon arrival.

Masks must remain on the entire time you are in the building and I will not be able to accommodate smoke breaks for clients or myself during services. I currently have Juicy Fruit and Orbit Wintermint gum as options to prevent dry mouth, as well as some individually wrapped hard candies. I recommend the Wintermint because the “cool” feeling really helps with the mask. If you would prefer nicotine gum or other accommodations please bring those for yourself. I will also be providing individually wrapped straws if you would like to bring a beverage for longer appointments, this allows drinking while still keeping the mask on at all times.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to me via my direct email ChristineDoesHair@gmail.comFor video and photo updates please check out the “COVID-19 Prep” Highlighted Story on The Glass Menagerie’s Instagram. 

If you’re looking for more ways to protect yourself and your loved ones, check out the CDC website.

Thank you all for being team players and helping keep everyone safe right now! We look forward to continuing to support each other during these challenging times.

We are not currently changing or relaxing any of our sanitation/disinfection guidelines, nor are we relaxing any of our other safety protocols currently. This is a check-in email to make sure we’re keeping everyone in the loop about how seriously we are still taking cleanliness and client care.

The protocols currently in place for health and safety are non-negotiable, many are legally mandated and our failure to comply could result in loss of Cosmetology license permanently. Don’t ask us to risk that!

If you anticipate being unable to comply with these protocols PLEASE postpone your appointment. If you show up and refuse to comply, services will not be rendered and you will be charged 50% of your scheduled services.

The reason we are taking our protocols so seriously is because they work. Here’s a link to the CDC Case Study re: the Springfield MO stylists who DIDN’T infect any of their clients. What this study shows is that when masks are worn by everyone and cleaning is done properly the transmission risk is functionally zero. 2 stylists tested positive, 138 clients were potentially exposed, and NONE of the exposed clients tested positive. NONE. Salons are very safe when everyone is following the guidelines. That’s why I’m very comfortable working with clients in my super safe private space with full control over cleaning and safety procedures.

So, without further adieu, let’s get into the protocols themselves…

THE GLASS MENAGERIE SAFETY PROTOCOL:

Do not bring anyone with you to your appointment. We currently only working one-on-one. If you are bringing a child or you would like to come with someone from your same household please email me at ChristineDoesHair@gmail.com to see if we can accommodate that.

The parking lot for the Sola Salon suites is the Hilltop Shopping Center. Parking in the lot next to Panda Express puts you closest to the stairs/elevator for coming up.

When you arrive please text me at 703.945.9289 to let me know you have arrived. Please include your name.

I will respond quickly if possible, and when I am able (done with my previous client AND done with sanitation and disinfection of the full studio space) I will text you that I am coming down to you. I will meet you at the bottom of the stairs next to the elevator.

I will bring out hand sanitizer and a fresh tri-ply mask (always wrapped for cleanliness). You will sanitize your hands and put the mask on with its ear loops. That way your hands are clean before you touch your face while adjusting the mask.

We will walk up to the Sola Salons door and I will buzz us in. There is also an elevator for those who prefer it. (There is no way to get into the suites without coming in with your stylist. This allows us to keep the space safe for everyone by avoiding extra people congregating inside.)

Once inside we will go directly to my enclosed private studio space and I will wash my hands before we tape the mask on. Taping the mask on allows me to remove the ear loops so I can work freely and provide every service fully. The tape I am using is KT Tape (kinesiology tape), which is designed for long term wear on skin and is flexible and breathable. We will then be able to freely work as close as possible to normal for all services.

Only when services have been completed and you have left the building may the mask be removed. There is a trash bin at the base of the stairs that is easily accessible for disposing of your mask.

If you would like to bring your own mask please be aware that I still need to be able to tape the mask on and remove the ear loops from my workspace. I strongly suggest just letting me use my disposable masks.

Masks must remain on the entire time you are in the building and I will not be able to accommodate smoke breaks for clients or myself during services. I currently have Juicy Fruit and Orbit Wintermint gum as options to prevent dry mouth. I recommend the Wintermint because the “cool” feeling really helps with the mask. If you would prefer nicotine gum or other accommodations please bring those for yourself. I will also be providing individually wrapped straws if you would like to bring a beverage for longer appointments, this allows drinking while still keeping the mask on at all times.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to me via my direct email ChristineDoesHair@gmail.comFor video and photo updates please check out the “COVID-19 Prep” Highlighted Story on The Glass Menagerie’s Instagram. 

If you’re looking for more ways to protect yourself and your loved ones, check out the CDC website.

Thank you all for being team players and helping keep everyone safe right now! We look forward to continuing to support each other during these challenging times.

If you do not currently have an appointment you may book one through our online booking portal. If you are rescheduling or cancelling an appointment, or have made appointments online with us in the recent past, you can go through your initial notification emails and it will remember you so you do not have to input all your information again.