Sparkles Groomcraft & Wizardry

02/14/2025

It’s that time again!!

https://northernvirginiamag.com/best-pet-care-poll/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR096S8T-0FqTGiVbLy5c5_9Hy8LeDNSrBqUr8tVEOPKRxHa9ZWHhqs9LaM_aem_fJY_1N2NZMFkbt-XxoNPEg

02/11/2025

Day 1 of recovery. I am hurting all down my arm. But! I’ll be ok in the care of JoAnn!

02/10/2025

I’ll see you on the other side!

02/03/2025

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE: Surgery & Grooming Schedule! 🚨

Hey Sparkly Clients! 💜 It’s Ashliana with a long-overdue update. I’m having surgery on Monday, February 10, which means I’ll be unavailable starting February 10 while I recover. Here’s what you need to know:

📅 LAST APPOINTMENTS BEFORE SURGERY:
🚐 GroomBuggy: Last day Thursday, February 6 – Book at GroomBuggy.com & request Cherie Fresquez Swag2theWag or Sarah Shilling
🏢 Dude’s Dog House & Spa: Last day Sunday, February 9 – Call 703-857-1400 to book or use the following link:
📍 Book Here
🔹 Enter Code: 966953
🔹 Select “FULL SERVICE GROOM” and book under ASHLIANA (I’ll adjust it before checkout).
❌ Do NOT book under “BATH AND OTHER”—it won’t go through correctly!
🏡 House Call Grooming: Last day Friday, February 7
🏠 Home-Based Grooming: Last day Sunday evening, February 9

💜 Ways to Support Me During Recovery:
✔️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/dc18bf7e
✔️ Meal Train: https://mealtrain.com/5md9dw
✔️ CashApp: $PTSparkles4
✔️ Venmo: $PTSparkles
✔️ Work Opportunities: Seeking hands-free or low-lifting (10 lbs max) jobs starting Monday, February 17

I appreciate you all so much & can’t wait to be back soon! Drop any questions in the comments! ⬇️✨

📍 Sparkles Groomcraft & Wizardry
🌐 www.sparklesgroomcraft.com

01/26/2025

Respect Your Groomer: The Truth Behind Tough Decisions

As professional dog groomers, our top priority is always the comfort and well-being of the dogs in our care. Every decision we make—whether it’s adjusting a haircut due to matting, choosing a style that prioritizes the dog’s needs, or handling unexpected challenges—comes from a place of expertise, compassion, and responsibility.

It’s disheartening when pet owners, without full understanding, take to social media to slander groomers for things that were out of our control but necessary for the dog’s health and safety. Whether it’s shaving a severely matted coat to prevent pain and infection or adjusting grooming techniques to accommodate a dog’s behavior, our choices are made with the pet’s best interest in mind—not convenience or shortcuts.

We’re always open to feedback and corrections if given the chance, but misinformation and public criticism without context only breed toxicity in our industry. This negativity not only affects individual groomers but also makes it harder for us to continue doing what we love—caring for your pets.

If you ever have concerns, please talk to your groomer first. We’re here to educate, explain, and work with you to find solutions that keep your pet happy and healthy.

Let’s work together to build a community of respect, trust, and understanding—because at the end of the day, we’re all here for the same reason: to give your pets the best care possible.

01/13/2025

The pet professionals in your life should always be advocating for your animals. ❤️

12/13/2024

12/08/2024

Tomorrow morning, Ashliana is taking to the grooming competition ring with her new poodle Sabre. Send your positive vibes as we take on GroomfestVA!

11/02/2024

You known what this means? Tomorrow is my birthday!!

Accepting donations to make this bday extra special!

Cashapp: $ptsparkles
Venmo:

10/28/2024

book at Dudes!! and have partnered up on SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, and MONDAYS! I have 3 appts left for tomorrow! ! ! Want the FULL SPARKLES EXPERIENCE? Book on !!

10/02/2024

Wanna ? Follow the link! Featuring Sydney 🐶 and Luca 🐈!

, AND ONLY!
Sundays are MOST SIMILAR to the -BASED FORMAT, while SATURDAYS and MONDAYS are more like format with longer ETAs.

https://dudesdoghouse.com/gingraccount/

09/21/2024

Gratitude check! What are you grateful for? Question I’ll start in the comments.

09/19/2024

Cast your vote for a chance to win a $200 gift card Your hair looks great. You feel relaxed. And who do you have to thank for that? Your favorite salon and spa in Northern Virginia, of course. We want to know which salons and spas in the region make you look and feel [...] https://northernvirginiamag.com/best-salons-and-spas-poll/

09/17/2024

Have you voted in the last 10 mins?

https://www.pageant.dog/vote/tiger3476

07/26/2024

07/18/2024

If milk gets bad, it becomes yogurt . Yogurt is more valuable than milk. If it gets even worse, it turns to cheese. Cheese is more valuable than both yogurt and milk. And if grape juice turns sour, it transforms into wine, which is even more expensive than grape juice. You are not bad because you made mistakes. Mistakes are the experiences that make you more valuable as a person. Christopher Columbus made a navigational error that made him discover America. Alexander Fleming’s mistake led him to invent Penicillin. Don’t let your mistakes get you down. It is not practice that makes perfect. It is mistakes we learn from that makes perfect!
Don't be scared of mistakes, bigger steps ahead, just keep going.

- Johnson Thanadabouth

06/30/2024

Hey guys! Big changes coming soon!

I have a very interesting offer and I’m chomping at the bit—hoping for a miracle.

06/13/2024

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