We have some happy news to share. Our own Brittney is having a baby, and she'll be stepping away from the chair for maternity leave beginning August 28th, returning November 10th.
If you've ever sat in her chair, you already know why we're going to miss her. Brittney has been part of the Maximum FX family since she apprenticed here back in 2016. She's the one you go to for a sharp bob or a textured pixie, for updos and braids before a wedding, for Vomor extensions and event makeup. More than any of that, she's the one who makes people feel beautiful and genuinely seen the moment they sit down. That's the part you can't teach.
So first things first: if Brittney is your stylist, join us in wishing her the absolute best. This is wonderful news, and she has earned every bit of this time with her new little one.
And second, if you're already wondering what this means for your next appointment, take a breath. You have nothing to worry about, and you have more than one good option.
Here's the Thing About How We're Built
At a lot of salons, a stylist going on leave sends clients scrambling. That's because at most places you get locked into one stylist, and seeing anyone else is quietly frowned upon. So when that person is out, you're on your own.
We don't like that, and we changed the rules a long time ago. Maximum FX is a team-based salon, and has been for over fifteen years. We work together as a team to take care of each other and our clients. There won't be invisible daggers flying across the room if you decide to see someone else while she's out. Your history, your formulas, your preferences, and the notes on what works for your hair are all right there for whoever takes care of you, so anyone on the team can pick up right where your stylist left off. Everyone is trained on the same techniques and held to the same standard.
What that means for you right now is simple. When Brittney steps away, you are not starting over with a stranger. You're handing your hair to someone who already works the way she does, in the same building, to the same standard.
"Whether you wait for Brittney or see someone new while she's out, you're still in good hands here. That never changes."
You Have Three Good Options — and There's No Wrong One
This is the part we really want you to hear. Whatever you choose, it's the right call, and there is zero judgment and zero weirdness attached to any of it.
The whole point of how we operate is that your schedule comes first, not ours. Life doesn't pause for a hair appointment, and it shouldn't have to.
Who Can Take Care of You While She's Away
If you'd like to come in while Brittney is out, here are three people we'd happily put you with. All three work at our South Lamar location, right alongside her — so you don't even have to change where you go.
Javier
Behind the chair at Maximum FX since 1992 and a co-owner of the salon. He builds from classic shapes — men's hair, pixies, disconnected pixies, every kind of bob, and upstyling. Here's the part that matters most: Javier is the stylist who trained Brittney when she apprenticed here in 2016. If you love her work, you'll be right at home with the person who taught her.
Maria
Five years at Maximum FX and a true specialist in short cuts — bobs, pixies, shags, and the occasional mullet if she thinks you can pull it off. Her style is classy-meets-edgy, she's an Aveda Brand Ambassador, and she's Keratin Complex certified. In other words, the exact short-cut wheelhouse Brittney's clients already love.
Ethan
Precision men's fades, clean and exact, plus layered women's cuts with face-framing shaped around the person in the chair. He grew up around the industry and brings one habit to every appointment: pay close attention to the person in front of you before you ever pick up the shears.
Not sure who's the right fit? Just call us. Our guest services team knows every stylist's strengths and will match you with the person best suited to what you want — the same way we would if you were brand new and walking in for the first time.
And to Brittney: congratulations from all of us. Go soak up every minute. We'll keep your chair warm.
Book Your Spot
Get in with Brittney before August 28th, or book with Javier, Maria, or Ethan at South Lamar. Either way, you're in great hands.
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