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With being stuck inside for so long, more and more people have started to embrace what God gave ‘em. Specifi cally, more women are letting their gray hair show instead of rushing to the salon to cover it up. One celeb embracing this trend is Ms. Goop herself, Gwyneth Paltrow. Along with rocking their natural color, more people are living in their natural texture. Whether straight, kinky, curly, coily, or wavy, we hope this trend is here to stay. Remember, it’s important to realize your natural texture so you can use the correct products. If you’re choosing to embrace your grays and natural texture, make sure to use a gentle sulfate-free shampoo.

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toasty BROWNS

Whether you’re a blonde, brunette, or anything in between, the trend is warming up in 2022. Warm tones like caramel, auburn, honey, and copper give your hair dimension and a richer feel. A ‘midlight’ provides your locks with deeper colors that seamlessly connect to your base and other lighter highlights, resulting in a multidimensional, controlled look. As a bonus to your shower routine and your checkbook, warm tones typically require less maintenance than cool tones, making them a fashion-forward, yet feasible option. Less maintenance also means more of a chance for you to focus on growing out your shiny, luxurious locks.

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MANE high TENANCE

If you enjoy sitting in the salon chair often, you’re in luck. High maintenance colors like Paris Hilton’s double processed blonde and Carrie Preston’s vivid red are hot in 2022. When talking about the double process method, if you have dark hair, you’ll need to fi rst apply a lightener followed with a gloss and toner to create a delicate, icy tone. When considering a high maintenance look, keep in mind you’ll have to have regular touch-up appointments every few weeks or let your hair grow out for a long period of time. Wise words to heed, especially if you’re thinking about a bold color.

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THIS year is the Million Dollar Celebration of Dancing with the Lexington Stars. Culminating with this year’s event on Saturday, April 30, 2022, the Rotary Club of Lexington will have raised over $1,000,000 over 11 years for the Lexington Rotary Club Endowment Fund and our main benefi ciary, Surgery on Sunday. For the third year, presenting sponsor will be CHI Saint Joseph Health. The objective of the Lexington Rotary Club Endowment Fund is to encourage and foster community service. It is the body of which the Rotary Club of Lexington conducts many philanthropic activities benefi ting disadvantaged persons throughout Fayette County and Central Kentucky. Dancing with the Lexington Stars started in 2011 when Rotarians Gerald Marvel and Amanda Huddleston, the fi rst co-chairs of the event, scheduled a meeting with Hunter Lisle, the owner of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio. They discussed the club hosting a dance event, inspired by the popular ABC television competition. The inaugural launch of Dancing with the Lexington Stars was a smashing success. The instant popularity of the event, the signifi cant contributions of many committee members, and the wonderful work of The Lexington Rotary Club Endowment Fund have all made this annual event a huge success for eleven straight years. Carrying on with the inaugural leadership set forth by Gerald, Amanda, Hunter and Elesha in 2011, this year’s chairs Kim Johnson, Bret Anderson, Chris Stevenson along with Hunter Lisle and the Arthur Murray Dance Studio and the committee have planned what will be a truly gala event. It takes place at The Kentucky Castle on Versailles Road. The East Terrace Lounge, adjacent to the ballroom, will have an exciting yet more relaxed vibe. The Lounge will feature a DJ, dance fl oor, entertainment, and a few surprises. Tickets for the East Terrace Lounge are $125 and include heavy hors d’oeuvres and open bar. Again this year there will be numerous items to bid on, as well as a live auction with several major items that have been donated.

CHRISTIE

ECKERLINE

Dancing with Chip Sebastian

Christie is a native Lexingtonian who grew up with a love for the arts and her community. She attended Centre College where she obtained a degree in Economics. Christie now works at The Kentucky Castle where she has served as their Chief Operating Offi cer for the past three years. Since opening their doors as The Kentucky Castle in 2017, TKC has strived to be a part of the Central Kentucky community. Being a part of functions, such as Dancing with the Lexington Stars, is an integral part of what TKC is and Christie is excited to bring that to life and represent TKC this spring on the dancefl oor.

Having attended the School for the Creative and Performing Arts as a child, the arts were always a part of Christie’s everyday life. She danced for fi fteen years and looks forward to getting back on the dance fl oor this spring to benefi t the Lexington Rotary Club Endowment Fund!

ALEX AND BECKY

BROWN

Instructed by Cathya Franko

Alex Brown is a Senior Sales Representative for Med-Save Family of Pharmacies and a member of the Rotary Club of Lexington. As a Rotarian Alex stays involved as a member of the Dancing with the Lexington Stars committee. She has a passion for helping others and helps in the community whenever possible. She is an active member of Berea Baptist Church. Alex likes to spend her free time working out, at the lake and with family, friends and her 11 year old daughter. Becky Brown is a jewelry artist, and owner of Becky Brown Studio and Gallery in the Old Town Artisan Village of Berea. She received a Bachelors in Fine Arts, with a concentration in jewelry design and metalsmithing from Eastern Kentucky University. She is passionate about her local arts community, and serves the youth specifi cally by partnering with the local school’s art departments to do fi eld trips and lesson plans. She also enjoys volunteering as a youth leader at Berea Baptist Church. Becky loves hanging out with her cat, spending time with family, and being at the lake.

BRET & NATALIE

ANDERSON

Instructed by Rae Mickelwait

What happens when a Dad, whose signature dance moves are 80s style breakdancing, teams up with his 8th-grade cheerleader daughter? Find out when Bret Anderson and youngest daughter Natalie participate as a duo in the 2022 Dancing with the Lexington Stars competition. Bret is an 8-year Rotarian and president and founder of Cohesion LLC, a Lexington-based consulting fi rm. Through servicing the sales and marketing needs of Cohesion's national roster of business clients, Bret advises forward-thinking corporate leaders on company growth while also benefi ting others with his understanding of the cohesive power of personal and professional health and well-being. Veritas Christian Academy student Natalie balances her free time between art, fi tness, and hanging out with friends and family, which recently expanded to include Jeff the guinea pig. The Andersons are no strangers to DWTLS. Bret has been involved in every aspect of the program, from leadership to sponsorship to competition. After initially serving as a committee member, he expanded the program's success during his tenure leading program sponsorships. He also committed Cohesion LLC as an event sponsor. He now co-chairs the annual fundraising and social event. While competing in the 2019 DWTLS, Bret and wife Carrie were joined by all three of their children to deliver an unprecedented entertainment experience. After that pre-pandemic opportunity to support this great cause while making a family memory of a lifetime, father and daughter are excited to return as a duo with a focus on more traditional ballroom dance (and a few surprises).

MARIA

MONTGOMERY

Dancing with Aaron Orin

Maria is a proud Kentuckian and has a great amount of passion for our Bluegrass state. She was selected as Miss Kentucky USA and later went on to place as a runner up in the 2009 Miss USA telecast owned by Donald Trump and NBC. After Miss USA, she strived to obtain her goal of modeling for a living. She reached that goal upon signing with numerous modeling agencies across the country such as FORD Models, NV Models, and more - who she still works through today. That partnership graciously brought upon opportunities to shoot for campaigns such as Pantene, Oil of Olay, Jockey, Nike, Curel lotion, Remington curling irons, Martini, Kohls, and more. Maria's career now consists of half modeling and half TV hosting. Locally, Maria hosts a sports show on Sundays called Out of Bounds on Fox 56, and she hosts numerous local commercials such as for Bob Allen Motormall. As a lifelong UK fan, Maria also is thrilled to work as the oncourt entertainment host for the University of Kentucky Men's basketball team. Nationally, she is a digital host for SEC Network's football show - SEC Nation. She has been spotted as a trophy model on stage of the CMAs, and as the lead girl in a Tim McGraw and a Josh Groban music video.

Maria has a heart for making a difference in the youth of today. Therefore, she works as a coach for girls aspiring to improve their interview, public speaking, modeling, and pageantry skills to help them become the best versions of themselves. She also loves to give inspirational speeches to help girls realize their natural potential.

ANTHONY

SMALLWOOD

Dancing with Rosie Picone

Anthony W. Smallwood of Lexington, KY has worn many hats in his 35 years in Lexington. Many might know his name from his years of being a Hair Designer at McAlpin's or Lerry's Hair Design. Some might remember him from being a country couples and line dance instructor. Others might have been associated with him through one of the many social advocacy organizations and projects he has participated in over the years. Then again, if you look closely, you might recognize his alter ego known for "her" comedy and live vocals - the entertainer known as Helena Handbasket. Either way, Anthony is a memorable personality in our community and we are thrilled to have him participate in this year's event. Currently Anthony is the Community Engagement Manager at AVOL Kentucky, Inc., where he and his colleagues are working to END HIV in Kentucky. AVOL (previously known as AIDS Volunteers of Lexington but changed to AVOL Kentucky since they now serve seventy-two counties in Kentucky) has had a presence in Lexington for over 30 years and is continuing to grow, offering more services and serving more people than ever. AVOL relies on the generosity of its sponsors and donors to be able to continue to offer housing services, community education, free prevention supplies, and free and confi dential HIV testing as well as testing for HEP C and other STIs. Anthony has shared his life with Dean for over 30 years and lives with their loving fur baby of 10 years, Mitchell - Opt to Adopt!

CAITLIN

NEAL

Dancing with Duncan King

A native of Columbia, Kentucky and graduate of Eastern Kentucky University’s Interior Design program, Caitlin Neal has been involved in the Lexington business and design community for the past 15 years. As Vice President of Sales and member of the Leadership Team at ORI, Caitlin leads ORI’s sales team, and helps guide both the day-to-day and strategize for the future growth of Kentucky’s largest contract furniture dealer. ORI is a 76-year-old company with offi ces in Lexington, Louisville, Bowling Green, Nashville and Huntsville, and works with Lexington’s leading organizations including University of Kentucky Healthcare, KEMI, Longship, Bluegrass Care Navigators, Lexmark, and many more. Caitlin is passionate about promoting Lexington business and developing women business leaders, and is active in such organizations as Commerce Lexington, CCIM, and Women Leading Kentucky. Caitlin is wife to Doug Neal and mother to Lafayette High School senior Colin Neal. She is currently following in the footsteps of Lexington Major Linda Gorton and other Lexington business leaders as Lafayette Band Association President for the 22-time KMEA State Champion Lafayette High School Band. In her spare time, Caitlin enjoys cooking, travel, and needlepoint, and hosts an Instagram food blog called @HostfortheHolidays. The mission of @ HostfortheHolidays is to empower the next generation of hosts to feel confi dent about and enjoy cooking for and hosting their family holidays.