For nearly two decades, Michelle Chandler Matthews has been a trusted hairstylist on Padre Island, known for making every client feel their best the moment they leave her chair.

“She is so talented in many different ways,” said longtime customer Diana Gosling of Island Breeze House of Hair.

Inside the salon, the sound of scissors and laughter fills the room as Michelle works her magic on each client. But earlier this year, her life took an unexpected turn.

In May, Michelle was diagnosed with Stage 1 invasive lobular breast cancer. Despite the news, she’s continuing to do what she loves most: caring for her clients.

“I start chemo on the 22, next week, so that's why I'm here to take care of you,” Michelle said.

She credits her routine health checkups for catching the cancer early.

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