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The first rule I wrote down before any code: A haircut is a human-to-human connection. Here's what Dime by HDE actually does.

Jul 21, 2026

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A heat wave, a leak through a light fixture, and the $300 that reminded me why decency is rare.

Jul 16, 2026

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Vagaro's new "AI feature" turned my stomach. Here's what I'm building instead, and why HDE is slowing down for six months.

Jul 7, 2026

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Why not knowing the craft made me trust my stylists, fill the chairs, and learn what each of them actually wants.

Jul 2, 2026

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Why a fully-engaged spouse is your highest-leverage partner, the cost nobody admits, and the one rule that made it survivable.

Jun 30, 2026

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