WOMAN TO WATCH

LKNW RECOGNIZES A WOMAN DOING EXCEPTIONAL WORK IN THE LAKE NORMAN COMMUNITY, A LEADER WHO IS PAVING THE WAY TO CHANGING OUR ATTITUDES AND INSPIRING CONFIDENCE IN THE FUTURE.

deborah RAULERSON

OWNER & STYLIST, BLONDE MOMENTS 2

JACK WINN PRODUCTS RETAILER

on FAMILY: I have two boys: one is 20 and studying to be a pilot and my 17-year-old, a junior in high school, is working on being a fi refi ghter and he also enjoys welding. It’s not always easy balancing work life and family life … they seem to cross over a lot, but it teaches my boys good work ethics and how rewarding both can be. My work family is amazing, too … and our clients become family. They ask how my kids are doing and I ask about theirs … we exchange stories and share advice. It’s a very special relationship.

on STAYING IN STYLE: Believe it or not, one of the things that energizes me the most is our educational trips. Traveling once or twice a year all over the country and being with like-minded stylists is amazing. I learn so much and make new friends as well.

on HARD TIMES AND SURVIVAL: I’ve had my share of hard times … times that I thought might break me, but through that I grew stronger and defi nitely look at life through a different lens. I have learned that life will go on so no matter what happens, I will be fi ne. A lot of people have told me that I’m brave, but I really feel I had no choice but to move forward and become stronger. However, I can now see that not everyone is able to overcome life’s struggles, so I am proud of my strengths and what I have accomplished.

on FINDING MY NICHE: I wasn’t one who always knew what I wanted to do. I went to beauty school in Winston-Salem, but ever since I was a kid learning to braid hair, I seemed to have had a knack for it. I really enjoy teaching others and have been working on that for a while now. In my salon, I teach clients how to recreate their looks at home because I think it’s important for women to feel beautiful and know how to duplicate the same look for themselves. Currently, I am teaching in area salons and beauty schools … again, not only do I love to share my knowledge with others, but it helps me become a better stylist as well. w

Deborah Raulerson is the owner, 25-year stylist, and color master at Blonde Moments 2 in Troutman. Connect with Deborah and her team at 704.402.5430 or visit them today at www.BlondeMoments2.com.

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