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Dungey, who’s worked as a stylist for about 28 years, works at Applause Salon, 1447 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing, and has always had an interest in hair, even as a young girl.

“Even when I was a little kid, I was always playing with somebody’s hair,” Dungey said

Williamston, Mich., resident Rosaria Hoeffner has been coming to Dungey for more than 21 years.

“We just made a connection,” Hoeffner said. “She makes me laugh. She’s never cut my ear off, that’s always a good thing in a beautician. She is a friend.”

Dungey said she’s enjoyed being able to learn about her clients throughout the years.

Sometimes cutting hair becomes a family affair.

She gave Hoeffner’s son his first haircut.

“It’s actually pretty cool,” Dungey said of her position as a hair stylist.

“You do realize that you are a big part of their life.”