Minnesota is known for many things: its beautiful lakes, vibrant community, harsh winters, and warm people. Amongst those warm people is a delightful woman named Bunny Reuter who is making waves in Hastings, specifically at Nicole's Nu Wave. A hairstylist with an immense dedication to her craft, Bunny is more than just a person who cuts hair; she's a story of resilience, love, and aspiration.

Bunny Reuter, a twenty-year veteran in the hairstyling industry, has a simple yet profound philosophy - "making people look and feel good". In an engaging conversation, Bunny paints a vivid picture of her journey, starting from washing dishes at Parkside Grill in Prescott at the tender age of 13, to now being the stylist at Nicole's Nu Wave.

Bunny, a Century College alumnus, brings the knowledge she gained from her time in White Bear Lake into every strand she styles. Her favorite techniques? Cutting, foiling, and hair styling, each done with meticulous precision, a testimony to her perfectionist spirit. Her commitment to her craft manifests in her constant pursuit of the latest trends, from the retro comeback of the mullet to avant-garde styles of the future. Even when away from her salon chair, she's found with her eyes glued to YouTube videos and online classes to stay on the pulse of hairstyling trends.

But Bunny's passion for hairstyling extends beyond trends and techniques. In her world, a hairstyle can signify more than fashion; it's a source of strength and confidence. One of her most touching memories involves styling the hair of a client about to undergo chemotherapy. She spent hours crafting different short styles, not for vanity, but to empower her client with choices for her inevitable journey of regrowth.

When asked about her dream client, Bunny's choice is endearingly personal: Dolly Parton, her late mother's idol. She wishes to meet the country queen, not just for her iconic hair but because of the positive stories her mother would tell about her.

Bunny's career advice to budding stylists is as heartfelt as her work, "If that's what you want to do, you should do it... you only live one life." She plans to keep hairstyling until her hands can no longer hold scissors and then, with a twinkle in her eye, she chuckles, "I will still try to make them work and do hair on the beach when I'm retired."

Bunny Reuter, the hair stylist from Nicole's Nu Wave, is not just about snips, strokes, and styles, but also about passion, dedication, and warm Minnesotan love. Her story continues to inspire, as she shapes not only hairstyles, but hearts in the Hastings community.