“I will never own my own salon!” Never say never! With the encouragement of her late husband, Ian, her daughter, Savannah, friends, and family, Sam found herself eating those very words when she embarked on a new adventure as the owner of Split Enz Salon in 2013. Sam is most grateful for the support of Ian and Savannah, as they lovingly believed in her without ceasing and patiently endured her many late nights at the salon. They were the first to recognize her passion for her career, community, and education, knowing it would bring something truly special to Main Street Gloucester. From day one, Sam has grown a team of uniquely talented individuals who bring their best to their work every single day. She calls herself blessed to be working alongside people who share the same enthusiasm and passion for their careers. Split Enz Salon is a family-owned business, through and through.
Sam began her career as a cosmetology graduate from Gloucester High School in 1994, continuing on to receive her instructor license through Rappahannock Community College, which equipped her in developing internal training programs for previous salons and also the internship program that trains incoming talent at Split Enz Salon. She has continued to learn and grow as a service provider and business owner, participating in training programs and certification opportunities worldwide. She thoroughly enjoys bringing everything she learns back home to Gloucester County, continually building upon the “Total Look” concept that drives guest care at Split Enz Salon, personalizing head-to-toe style, design, and wellness care to each unique guest. Even as a busy business owner and CEO, she retains her passion for cutting hair. She still craves the excitement that comes with carving and sculpting hair to mirror her guests’ hair texture and individual personalities.
These many years later, having just celebrated her eleventh year in business, her commitment to her community and her team at Split Enz Salon has never wavered as she continues to give back to the small town she calls home. Split Enz Salon now boasts a new Main Street location, pressing the boundaries of Main Street Village as local businesses like hers continue to develop, grow, and expand to serve Gloucester on a broader scale. While she finds her time behind the chair may now often be swapped for countless office hours as she maps out creative new ways to support Gloucester and her team, she fiercely protects time for family. Blessed to expand her family to now also include her husband, Eric, his three children, and now grandchildren, she is happiest entertaining in her home, packing the dinner table with healthy food or laughing along with kiddos on the splash pad. Sam loves to hike, practice yoga, and adventure to new destinations with Eric aboard their boat, Puffin, along with their two pups, Chewy and Vader.
Fun Fact: Sam loves to watch Chopped while cooking and speeds up her own process when time starts to count down on the show.