Spread the Love Nomination:
East of Eden Salon & Rejuvenation Studio

So while on the tour we learned a lot! Anything and everything in the industry we could answer all questions on. So when Matrix asked us to nominate one salon that we feel has "spread the love" the most. Jo and I knew our nominee in a heartbeat! We both agreed on East of Eden Salon.

We had finished all of our stops that day early and decided to just pop into a few salons on the way to the hotel. When we first walked into EOE (East of Eden), I was blown away at how beautiful the salon was. All the stylist took a minute to come talk to us. Then Katie Clifton (owner) came in through the back. She was very apologetic about the dressing from her sandwich leftover on her chin. Just the look of this cheerful lady made you ease your mind. She was very comfortable to talk to. 

She gave us a tour of the salon, and started talking to us about the things she does outside the salon. Every Sunday she drives down to the homeless shelters and gives free hair cuts. She understands that every person deserves to look and feel beautiful, and it is not their fault they can not afford to come in. So this is her way she gives back. She even spent last Christmas there all night. She wanted to see and feel what these families go through. Even after all that she feels she is still not doing enough. Her ultimate goal is to get a mobile trailer set up with washing machines, chairs, and sinks. So that her and a few of her stylist can go down there and do their laundry and fix their hair. 

The thing that made Jo and I nominate her was that she did not even know what Spread The Love was. When we told her what we have been doing she asked what Charity we were with? This salon owner gives everything, and we want to give back. So do not pick Jo because he is a rock star, and/or me because I am cute. Pick EOE , because they are truly devoted to making people feel, look, and believe that they are beautiful. It is not about the money, and not about them feeling better. They just care about everyone. So please help make this wish come true. So Katie and everyone at East of Eden can make others wishes come true.

All ways love and passion,

JoPick & Sam Ritter