The Hive Adds a New Buzz with S list Cindy Fitts In April, The Hive—an “art-driven, come-asyou-are, inclusive salon space” owned by Fran Makowski—welcomed stylist Cindy Fitts to its team. Located just outside Warrenton at 9514 James Madison Highway, the salon appealed to Cindy for its inviting atmosphere, contemporary style, and proximity to home. After hearing about it through mutual friends and visiting in person, she saw it as a place with strong potential for professional growth and building a loyal clientele. Cindy began her training at Regency Beauty Institute in Manassas with aspirations of working in film. She later graduated from the Paul Mitchell School and has now been in the industry for 12 years. Her specialties include extensions and lived-in color for brunettes. To stay current with trends, Cindy regularly invests in professional development through online education and hands-on training. Most recently, she attended a major hair color class in Dallas to broaden her skills and offer expanded options to her clients. Although she has styled hair on sets for celebrities and newscasters, Cindy prefers the salon environment, where she can form deeper, long-term connections. She enjoys getting to know her clients personally and values being part of their day-to-day lives. Outside the salon, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her two children, two cats, and dog. She appreciates the area’s peaceful charm and looks forward to connecting more with the local community. For more information, call (540) 216-3693. ~ Kristy Gillespie YOU’RE INVITED LEADERSHIP CAMP STEAM Are you interested in 3D Printing? Designing your own Escape Room? Coding in Python? Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math this summer in our STEAM Leadership Camp! Pick one or more STEAM Leadership Camps. Each camp runs for 5 sessions on Tuesday & Friday each week. Tuesday sessions are available 12:30-2:30 or 5:30-7:30 Friday sessions are available 12:30-2:30 or 1:30-3:30 Designing an Escape Room: June 6-20 or June 24-July 11 3D Printing: June 24-July 11 or July 15-29 Coding in Python: June 6-20 or July 15- 29 Call or email to sign up today! Currently, she sees a growing Cindy Fitts demand for balayage and colorlifting techniques—popular for creating low-maintenance, wearable looks. Blended color and extensions also remain in high demand among clients seeking both versatility and style. THE Mathnasium of Warrenton (540) 349-9797 KH warrenton@mathnasium.com 512 Fletcher Dr, Warrenton WARRENTON CENTER CLEANERS 24-HOUR DROP-OFF BOX AVAILABLE Ask for details Since 1997 • Uses the least amount of energy and water • Eliminates hazardous materials from textile cleaning • Environmentally non-toxic and odor free ber Rememwinter n to clea s before the g clo rin sto HOURS M-F 7am-6pm The ONLY Environmentally Non-toxic Dry Cleaning System in Warrenton ✓ Expert Alterations ✓ Master Tailor on Premises ✓ All Work Done On-Site Sat 8am-5pm 20 540-349-3141 BEST OF FAUQUIER THE 19TH ANNUAL 24 251 West Lee Hwy ~ Suite 153 ~ Warrenton, VA Voted Lifestyle Best Award 15 Years in a Row MEMBER Fauquier Times Readers’ Choice Award 33 Year member of Drycleaning & Laundry Institute International Discover Fauquier ■ June/July 2025 9