
Kind words
What stays with people
Real words from clients in the salon chair at Cypress Roots Salon, women in The Middle Place, and readers of Letters from the Middle.
Cypress Roots Salon
Verified on GoogleWimberley, Texas · Verified Google Reviews
Recent Google Reviews
"Courtney is a real gem. It is so much more than just a regular hair appointment — it feels like a private, relaxing getaway. You can immediately tell that she truly cares about her clients as individuals and doesn't just see them as appointments. 5 stars — absolutely recommend!"
Devon Lampman
Google Review
"Courtney's salon is beautiful and she approaches hair care with so much heart and professionalism. She is my trusted hair stylist here in Texas."
Meg Krug
Google Review
"I love Courtney. She is just fantastic. And I love the salon. Very cute, welcoming and relaxing."
Michele Ross
Google Review
Verified Google Reviews
Authentic feedback left by clients at Cypress Roots Salon in Wimberley.
"Courtney is a real gem. It is so much more than just a regular hair appointment — it feels like a private, relaxing getaway. You can immediately tell that she truly cares about her clients as individuals and doesn't just see them as appointments. 5 stars — absolutely recommend!"
Devon Lampman
Verified Google Review
"Courtney's salon is beautiful and she approaches hair care with so much heart and professionalism. She is my trusted hair stylist here in Texas."
Meg Krug
Verified Google Review
"I love Courtney. She is just fantastic. And I love the salon. Very cute, welcoming and relaxing."
Michele Ross
Verified Google Review
"Courtney is the best! You always leave happy and with healthy hair!"
Barbara Hendricks
Verified Google Review
"Every time I see her, I leave happy. The drive is always worth it, and I make sure she gets a good tip."
Tim LoPinto
Verified Google Review
From the salon chair
Reflections on the care, attention, and feeling of sitting in Courtney's chair.
"I came in carrying a year I hadn't named. I left lighter — not because anything was fixed, but because I finally felt heard. Courtney has a way of making room."
Renée M.
From the chair
"Eighteen years of skill, and she still treats your hair like it belongs to a whole person. The cut is beautiful. The care is what I keep coming back for."
Janelle P.
From the chair
From The Middle Place
Experiences navigating change, identity, and direction in 1-on-1 support.
"I didn't arrive with a plan, and that was the point. Twelve weeks later I can locate my own direction again. The work was never about her answers — it was about mine."
Sara D.
The Middle Place
"I was in the middle of an ending I didn't choose. Courtney didn't try to rush me out of it. She helped me stay long enough to find the next honest step."
Alicia R.
The Middle Place
From readers & community
What resonated from Letters from the Middle and community reflections.
"Her letters feel like a hand on your shoulder. I read one in the school pickup line and cried in the good way. I knew then I wanted to sit in her chair."
Megan T.
Reader & client
"I subscribed on a whim and stayed because the writing is honest without being heavy. It's rare to feel less alone in the messy middle."
Priya K.
Reader
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Your words help other women find a soft place to land.
Whether you sat in the salon chair at Cypress Roots, shared a season in The Middle Place, or a letter found you when you needed it, sharing your experience means the world.