The S.B. Questionnaire: Darlene Velasquez

Darlene Velasquez’s smile can light up all of downtown Santa Barbara. She’s one of the most positive thinking people I’ve met, and despite having encountered challenges, she’s filled with a sense of wonder and appreciation of what life can bring.

Darlene is a hair-stylist who owns a quaint and cozy business called Cut Me Some Slack on De La Vina Street. I’ve known her for 15 years now, and I know from speaking to many of her clients that walking into her shop and getting a haircut is something everyone looks forward to with great anticipation. Not only is she good at what she does, but her friendship and joie de vivre is inspiring.

She took a step back from cutting hair to answer the Proust Questionnaire.