How Becoming an Indie Hairdresser Changed My Career
Date
August 16, 2024
Author
Salon Republic
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Summary
Marina Sellecchia, a Pennsylvania hairdresser, shares her journey in the hair industry and her decision to open her own studio. She discusses her Italian heritage and how her parents held onto their Italian traditions and language. Her love for hair started at a young age, and she pursued a career in hair despite her parents’ desire for her to go to college. Marina talks about the challenges she faced in her previous salon, including limited opportunities and restrictions on working with other brands. Marina ultimately decided to open her own studio, where she has the flexibility to make her own schedule and create a positive and supportive environment for herself and her clients.
Takeaways
- Embrace your heritage and hold onto traditions that are important to you
- Follow your passion and pursue a career that brings you joy
- Building a loyal clientele takes time and dedication
- Creating a positive and supportive environment is essential for both hairstylists and clients Providing value to clients is crucial in the hair industry.
- Specializing in a specific area of expertise can lead to success.
- Social media is a powerful tool for growing a hair business.
- Hard work and dedication are necessary for achieving success.
- Working with people who appreciate you as a person is important.
- The hair industry has undergone significant changes over the years.
- Opportunities abound in the industry, especially through social media.
Chapters
00:00 – Embracing Heritage and Traditions
03:43 – Marina’s Hair Journey
07:23 – Challenges in the Previous Salon
10:47 – Opening Her Own Studio
16:26 – Building a Loyal Clientele
23:39 – Providing Value and Specializing in the Hair Industry
26:27 – The Importance of Hard Work and Dedication
32:59 – Building Partnerships with Brands that Appreciate You
40:04 – The Changing Landscape of the Hair Industry
46:46 – Opportunities in the Hair Industry through Social Media
