BTC team member and educator @vividsandbalayage shares her journey from struggling in cosmetology school to becoming a successful hairstylist and content creator. We discuss the importance of investing time into social media and doing free hair in building her clientele, the challenges of transitioning from commission salons to independent work, and the significance of authenticity in the beauty industry.

After a difficult upbringing and first salon position, @tina_doeshair decided to open her own salon where she focused on creating a safe space for everyone when they step inside. She shares the trauma that has shaped her, as well as the importance of mental health and boundaries in the salon.

Award-winning stylist @paulmacspecial was a small town barber who secretly entered a hair competition – and won. He shares the amazing story of growing to be an internationally recognized hair artist, and the growing pains he had trying to leave small-minded individuals behind. 

This episode is all about building your clientele. Not from a simple numbers perspective, however. We want to help you build a clientele that is specific to the services and people you WANT. We put together audio from clients and industry professionals to give you strategies, advice, and techniques to fill your books with the people you WANT. 

SHOW NOTES:

Ep. 59  – Street Interviews #3 – How clients find their stylist

Ep. 45 – Lucas Doney @lucasdoney

Ep. 160 & 161 – Ryan Weeden @ryan.weeden

Ep. 157 & 158 – Victor ValVerde @victorval

Ep. 126 – Amanda Lyberger @thehairygodmotherr

Ep. 124 – Maximizing Your Success as an Indie Hairdresser w/ @philipwolffhair @nealmhair @dasibstudio & @edithnavarroartist

Salon owner and international educator @chelseavonnejames shares her journey from troubled youth to successful hairdresser. We discuss the evolution of her approach to her career, and how fear can be a helpful guide in making big decisions when used correctly.  

L’Oreal Professional artist & educator @christopheraaronstudio shares his 10 most important aspects of running an indie salon. We dive into topics such as atmosphere, organization, client loyalty, and networking.

Olaplex pro artist award winner @jenthehairmagician fills her books with over 70% vivid clients living in a small suburb. We chat about how she built and maintains her clientele, how they handled her increasing prices twice in one year, and the challenges of being a lefty.

Hairstylist @siiriparkss found overnight fame on TikTok… but what does it take to capitalize, sustain, and translate that popularity into clients in the chair? 

We discuss how she advanced her career and built her online presence, as well the importance of connecting with your followers to build real relationships. We also have our first Hair Horror Story involving getting slapped! 

Fashion color artist & educator @kissysbombshellbeauties shares her experience moving from commission salon to independent. We discuss the process, including building a clientele and balancing professional & personal life.