Atlantic Ave Magazine - April 2020 Issue
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shears of faith<br />
Whitney Smith…<br />
Joe Ardagna…And More<br />
BY diane feen | photos by melissa korman<br />
There’s a buzz in the air at Shears of Faith. It’s not<br />
the noisy sound of mother nature’s creatures, it’s<br />
the ethereal edge of happiness and calm comingling.<br />
When Shears of Faith founders Whitney Smith and Joe Ardagna<br />
started this cozy hair salon on Federal Highway it<br />
was a new era for both of them. Their previous center of<br />
gravity for salon excellence was in Pineapple Grove.<br />
Their defection to a new neighborhood a few years ago was a<br />
quiet goodbye and an infectious hello to their new environment.<br />
Clients seem to be very happy with this serene space that binds<br />
beauty and balance.<br />
“I moved to Maryland and came back to Florida to have Joe do my<br />
hair every five weeks. He does beautiful work coloring, highlighting,<br />
and adding hair extensions. You can’t come here and not laugh<br />
and have a good time. Everyone is so special,” said Susan.<br />
That is exactly the way Whitney planned this shop of faith and<br />
friendship. “I thank God every day for giving me the opportunity<br />
to open Shears of Faith and have the talent to care for others. Since<br />
we opened here God has continued to impact my life and the lives<br />
of others. I’m so thankful for the talent he has provided with our<br />
stylists and associates. What a blessing it is for me to walk through<br />
our doors and have the sense of peace that this is exactly what God<br />
has called me to do!”<br />
Whitney is revered for her talent and kind nature. Those around<br />
her are astounded by her innate ability to turn ordinary people<br />
into extraordinary beauties. When Kristen Spengler was planning<br />
her 50th Birthday party her hair stylist of 27 years was unavailable.<br />
Spengler turned to Whitney for a 20s flapper hairstyle, and<br />
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