Volume One Magazine

Just A Spoonful of Sugar Keeps Unwanted Hairs Away

Eau Claire’s Eryn Johnson recently introduced organic waxing through Sugaring NYC to the Chippewa Valley. OK, but what even is sugaring, and why is it in Eau Claire? “Sugaring is a form of hair removal that differs from waxing in two ways,” Johnson said. “First, it ...

Get Great Skin, One Aqua Glow Facial at a Time

Doing what you love is one thing, but being able to do what you love while being your own boss takes working to a new level. Single mom Amber Lynn has spent years trying to discover her true passion, and – after working multiple jobs that didn’t quite seem to fit her style ...

We Asked Local Fashion Experts About the Hottest Trends in Hair, Jewelry, and Tattoos.

“We are seeing a lot of whimsical, free-spirited designs that feature personalized initials, astrology, paperclips, and talismans,” said an expert ...

Look Over to Fern Westover For Latest Jewelry Trends

Former Eau Claire resident Cat Leonardson is making a bold statement with their collection of colorful polymer clay jewelry. Leonardson created their Fern Westover jewelry line in January while looking for something to do during quarantine. “Over the pandemic, I wore more and more earrings,” Leonardson said. “I did a bunch ...

Hair Goes Nothing: Hairstylists Hosts Charity Event to Raise Money for Veterans

Unstyled. Unkempt. Unruly. As hair salons were shut down in 2020, many people began the year with once-tidy hair and left it with messy manes. Similarly, like most events in 2020, Hairica – an annual fundraiser and hair show aimed at raising money for veterans – was cancelled. This year, though, it’s back and better than ever ...

Dare to Dream: Drewmark Boutique Revolutionizes Boutique Industry

A Chippewa Falls business owner is taking the typical definition of the word “boutique” and revolutionizing it to fit her broad range of creative products. Drewmark Boutique, a new shop located in downtown Chippewa Falls at 15 E. Central St. ...

Jewelry Without Labels: Local Jewelers Transcend Gender With Wearable Art

With androgynous jewelry, the possibilities are endless for everyone. “In this day and age, kind of anything goes,” said Camille Hempel, a jeweler in the Chippewa Valley area. Androgynous jewelry is simply about self expression and wearing what feels comfortable, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or what’s trending ...