South County Profile: Sherry Biddle

SHERRY BIDDLE

After growing up in Alaska and living in Southern California, Sherry Biddle moved to Shasta County to get away from rapidly growing city, and being able to live in a warmer climate. She has lived in the Anderson Community since 2006.

While growing up in Alaska, since age five Biddle's dream was to be a hair stylist. She would practice on her older brother, giving him hair cuts when he was younger. After high school, Biddle attended Trend Setters Beauty School in Anchorage. She has been a hair stylist for the past 21 years including 12 years at Super Cuts in the bay area, two of those years in a management position.

Before opening Kool Cutz with her business partner Lori Tracy, the two worked together at Hot Cuts in Anderson which has recently gone out of business.

When the opportunity came along of opening her own salon along with Tracy, the two realized that they always got along well and had fun working together. Soon after the decision was made, they began renovation of their current location. Along with family members and a contractor the two began grouting and staining tile, assembling work stations and making sure that all the permits for the salon were in place.

Kool Cutz has been open for one month and will celebrate it's grand opening in August.

"The salon has been setup quickly with all of the help we have had. It is really a huge accomplishment for us," stated Biddle.

The customer base for Kool Cutz has been 95 percent return clientele, that Biddle and Tracy worked with while at Hot Cuts.

"There are many families that bring in their children and grandchildren, it is like having an extended family," said Biddle.

Biddle enjoys each and everyday styling hair. Every hair cut, client and style is different and no two days are ever the same. Her favorite type of hair style to do is a flat top, since they take a lot of concentration to get the cut just perfect.

In the future, Biddle would like to hire two more stylists for the salon. Beyond that, things have moved so quickly for Biddle that she and Tracy have not really been able to think about long term goals. Both know, that they would like to keep the shop open for many years to come.

Biddle enjoys the community of Anderson because of the small town atmosphere, and is close to many mountains, lakes and beautiful rivers. In her spare time, Biddle enjoys spending time with her family taking part in many of the recreation opportunities that the North State has to offer. Her favorite however is going snow mobiling.

"There is nothing better than going snowmobiling. I grew up in Alaska riding snowmobiles and going trick or treating at Halloween by snowmobile. There is nothing like it," said Biddle.

Name: Sherry Biddle.

Born where and when: San Louis Obispo 1968.

Occupation: Salon Owner/Hairstylist at Kool Cutz in Anderson.

Marital status: I have a boyfriend, Leonard.

Family: Two children; son Derek, 21, and daughter Zana, 9.

Pets: One cat, Randell, and a dog, Oscar.

My worst job: Pushing grocery carts during the winter in Alaska.

My first job: Unloading fishing boats in Kasilof, Alaska.

In my spare time I: Like to go to the lakes, kayaking, hiking, snowmobiling and exploring all that nature has to offer.

My favorite book: There are too many good books to pick just one.

My dream car: 1968 yellow Camero with all the fixings.

My friends like me because: I am easy to get along with.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would want: My man.

The one thing in life I've learned is: Treat others as you would like to be treated.

The best advice my parents gave me: Enjoy what you do and give it your all.

My most embarrassing moment: Most of junior high school.

My most irrational act: I can't think of one.

My most valued material possession: My truck.

What I like best about the North State: It is beautiful.

My hero is: My brother.

My pet peeve is: Mean people.

My fantasy is: It came true and I haven't thought of a new one.

If I could change one thing about myself I would: Stick to that diet.

The one thing Shasta County needs most is: More good jobs.

The most enjoyable thing about life is: Spending time with family, friends and being happy.