Lived-In Color vs. Regular Maintenance: What’s Right for Your Hair & Budget?
Hey! It’s Meg Ann Lee. As a hairstylist, one of the most common questions I get is, “When do I need to come back in for a touch up?” The answer? It depends! I swear sometimes people hate my answers to their beauty questions because truly it is ALL PERSONAL PREFERENCE. But those recommended maintenance…
Read MoreDan’s Playbook of Thoughts – 3/11/25
“Random sports thoughts that I’ve been thinking about lately..” Hello! As Jay-Z once said: “Allow me to reintroduce myself.” My name is Dan Kasper and I’m the sports guy on Sports Talk 105.1 and 790 AM. You’re going to see me post more right here on Around the 715, because even though sports is my…
Read MoreFrom Dark Brunette to Blonde: A Hair Stylist’s Guide to the Perfect Hair Color Transformation
Hey everyone, I am Meg Ann Lee and this week I am taking you to the salon with me to do a huge color correction. If you’re wondering if you can go from dark brown hair to blonde hair in ONE SESSION…This week’s blog is for you. One thing about me is I think I…
Read MoreJoin Us for Sports Skip Day
Skip work and join us for some beers and basketball! Your local radio friends from Sports Talk 105.1 and 92.9 The X will be hosting a Sports Skip Day at VFW 305 on Starr Avenue in Eau Claire. Watch the tournament and hang out with the stations’ morning show hosts – Dan Kasper from Sports…
Read MoreWhy Underconsumption Is the Hottest Trend of 2025 And How to Embrace It
Hey everyone! Meg Ann Lee here, and this week we’re diving into one of the biggest lifestyle trends of 2025-underconsumption. I’ve been on my no-buy challenge since November 2024, so let’s just say, this trend speaks to my soul (and my bank account). If you’re feeling the urge to hit reset on your spending or…
Read MoreShould You Cut Bangs? 3 Things to Consider Before the Chop
Hey everyone! I am Meg Ann Lee and this week on the blog, we’re talking about BANGS! Should you cut them or not? That’s the question-and honestly, one of the hottest topics in my chair at Moss Hair Salon. Bangs: the ultimate commitment that’s not quite marriage-level serious, but still makes you question your life…
Read MoreThe Beauty Industry in 2025: A Discussion With Meg Ann Lee (Part 3) – Knowing Your Numbers & How To Calculate Your Profit
Hey everyone, it’s Meg Ann Lee. We are back this week with part three of our 2025 beauty industry discussion. If you missed part 1-2, make sure you give those a read! Part 1 Part 2 This week, we will be getting into some numbers! I know not always the most fun topic but NECESSARY…
Read More2025 Grammy Red Carpet Trends & How to Make Them Your Own
Hey everyone, I am Meg Ann Lee and this week we are covering the 2025 Grammy’s red carpet trends and how you can make them your own. The red carpet this year was SERVING C-, well you finish the rest. From jaw-dropping metallics to sheer confidence (literally), our favorite celebs didn’t just walk the carpet-they…
Read MoreThe Beauty Industry in 2025: A Discussion With Meg Ann Lee (Part 2) – Understanding the Market
Hey everyone, it’s Meg Ann Lee! We are back this week with part two of our 2025 beauty industry discussion. In part one, I covered the TikTok “toner-gate” drama and how these online reviews could be a good reality check for us to reflect on the perceived value in our beauty business. In this week’s…
Read MoreElevate Your Midwest Style: Turning Hoodies and Leggings into Trendy Winter Outfits
Hey, I’m Meg Ann Lee. Recently I saw this girl on TikTok, shout out to Sophie from Madison, who thinks everyone in Wisconsin needs to dress up more because slowly we would catch up to the fashion trends everywhere else and in turn would get better stores here in the midwest. I am not really…
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