A Honolulu Dentist gets style!  Terrance Cleveland DDS

Forbes reports that 2011 research by Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital concludes that people assess your competence and trustworthiness in a quarter of a second… based upon how you look!  In a related study by Sylvia Ann Hewlett, the founding president of the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) in New York, your superiors must perceive you as having excellent communication skills as well as a polished appearance.  In the CTI researcher’s interviews with over 4,000 college-educated professionals and 268 senior executives, Grooming emerged as the TOP physical trait that employees are being judged on.  According to the research, good grooming habits – is a professional’s most important physical asset. Affordable Honolulu Dentist, Best Honolulu Dentist

As your Honolulu Dentist,  I know that healthy teeth make beautiful smiles.   Your smile is one of the first things people notice.  This study points out that a professional “polish” ALSO includes your hair.. a hairstyle verses a haircut.   So off I go to my favorite stylist;  Hillary Juliette , owner/operator of  Winam Hair Studio in Kaimuki.  Honolulu Best Dentist, Painless Dentist,                    

One of Hawaii’s rising stars,   Winam Studio was recently listed by Elle magazine as one of the “top 100 salons in the United States in it’s August 2012 issue.  A  recent article in Honolulu’s Midweek  highlights her “green cut” which takes a half hour to complete and is environmentally friendly.  This waterless cut is a viable option.  It allows Hillary to see how the hair “lives” on each individuals head. 

“When I first met Dr. Cleveland, he was sporting a do-it-yourself buzz.  You know, the get out of water, run a towel… and pau.  His hair had serious issues.  Dr. Cleveland’s hair is typical Asian… as it was growing out, his hair would stand up straight, and we would get this tennis ball head!  I wanted to create a look that would fit with his active life style, and still be professional for a dentist.” says Hillary. “Over several sessions, we worked together to create a great look. He has such a cool vibe. He is approachable and has such a great personality.  To me, he is the Jack Johnson of the dental world… I want that reflected in his style.”

Ok, I admit that pre-Hillary, my hair was hilahila, but I am converted.   What is great about her is that she takes the time to get to know you, and creates a personal look that works, and is reflective of who you are.  It is all about the conversation, and relationship.  Hillary grew up in Kapahulu before heading to Oakland and around the country for training… so she gets the “local” culture, yet can bring an “edginess” to her styles.  Appointments are easy with her online appointment scheduling system and her hours work well for before work since she will come in as early as 5:30am.  She is fun too, and did I mention great teeth?   “A great style and beautiful smile…. These both play a big role in appearance and health” says Hillary.  “Dr. Cleveland does my teeth, I work his hair.   It’s a mutual thing.”

Receptionist Queen Sheva will greet you at Winam Hair Studio which is located at 1130 Koko Head Avenue.  The studio is open Monday through Thursday from 5:30 am to 3 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 6 am to 3 pm.  Prices range from $35 to $45 for a haircut, $85 for a cut and gloss or color, and $125 to $135 for a haircut, color and highlights.  Check out what customers say on YELP:  http://www.yelp.com/biz/winam-hair-studio-honolulu

Dr. Terrance Cleveland practices General Dentistry in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Besides Dentistry, Dr. Cleveland loves to share stories of the special people and places that make Hawaii so amazing.  If you have a story that needs to be told please contact us at tclevelanddds@gmail.com, follow him on Twitter,  and on Facebook www.facebook.com/terranceclevelanddds