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Q&ACHATS WITH LEHIGH VALLEY MOVERS AND SHAKERS Second Harvest Food Bank, The Perfect Fit for Working girl talk
Women, The Sanctuary at Haafsville and The Salvation Army.
“I support anything that can get people involved and
caring about things bigger than them,” she says. “My
team and I have spent time volunteering at the soup
kitchen called Daybreak. We volunteer our time to offer
services as well, if the situation permits.”
She took time out of her busy schedule to answer a
few questions.
Photo by Sarah Evans Q: What made you decide to open your own salon?
A: I worked for a well-known salon in the area, and I
encountered an opportunity to open my own salon in a
location I previously worked at. I wanted to have a place I
loved to work, where many different types of people would
feel comfortable being, while still offering fashion forward
and current trends. I think it’s important to guide people
into feeling comfortable in their own skin, and looking the
best version of themselves. Why couldn’t we do that for our
clients while still “keeping it real?” That was my vision, and
it’s been awesome to see it come to life.
A manda l e n z Q: What advice could you give someone who is
Our local ‘Valley Girls’ open up and answer considering a similar career path?
questions about their businesses and jobs.
Meet Amanda Lenz, owner of ReVive! Salon A: Do this job for the right reasons. Do it because you
and The Blow Dry Bar, both in Allentown
care about people, because the way someone else feels
By Linda Doell or looks is more important that the fact that you are at
“work.” Do it with an understanding that even the most
This Valley Girl loves helping people look and feel difficult situation can always be handled. Know this craft,
their best. inside and out, and make the right choices for the people
As a self-described “people person,” she first chose in your chair. This industry is an amazing and supportive
the traditional college route, but she wanted to dive right one. I think this is the best job on earth! When you
into work. Without further ado, this issue’s Valley Girl is graduate school, find a salon that is willing to teach,
Amanda Lenz, owner of Revive! Salon and the Blow Dry teach, teach you, and to mentor you on communication
Bar, both in Allentown. and problem solving. Know that you will make mistakes,
“I always loved hair, makeup and fashion,” she learn from them and become better.
says. “I decided to go to cosmetology school to embrace
my love of all things beauty and get to embrace being Q: What do you like to do to relax?
creative. Along the way, I discovered that making people A: I really love my job, and I have a bit of a type A
feel great was half the fun!”
Someone who is constantly on the move, Lenz and personality, so usually work fuels me and relaxing was kept
her stylists get involved in a number of causes including for sleeping. Ha! I’m definitely changing a bit as I get older.
fundraising and drives for cystic fibrosis, autism awareness, I love spending time with my family and friends, and I love
to read. I could finish a book in a day! I also love to do
crossword puzzles, so I guess I have a real thing for words.
I’ve been working on adventuring more and stepping out of
my routine. It’s going pretty well!
Q: Is there anything you would like to add?
A:: I’ll finish off with a favorite quote of mine:
“Well-behaved women seldom make history.”
— Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
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