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Summary
Mz. Lady Lox, an Atlanta hairdresser, educator, and entrepreneur specializing in natural hair, started her career in Virginia, where she became an educator for natural hair and eventually moved to Atlanta. LaToya worked in a commission salon before starting her own studio. She gained recognition through social media, particularly Instagram, and built a loyal clientele. Starting her own product line called Ori, focusing on lightweight oils for hair and body, LaToya operates her business from Monday to Saturday, taking Sundays off. In this conversation, she talks about the boundaries and availability of hairdressers, the love and passion for their work, the importance of communication with clients, and the emotional support they provide.
Takeaways
• LaToya started her career in Virginia and became an educator for natural hair before moving to Atlanta.
• She gained recognition through social media, particularly Instagram, and built a loyal clientele.
• LaToya started her own product line called Ori, focusing on lightweight oils for hair and body.
• Hairdressers often have boundaries and limited availability, but they love what they do and are passionate about their work.
• Communication with clients is important, and hairdressers provide emotional support and help clients feel good about themselves.
• Attending industry events and taking classes is valuable for learning and networking.
• Mz. Lady Lox shares their personal journey with natural hair and their experiences with clients who have gone through domestic violence.
• Teaching and sharing knowledge with others is fulfilling, and the guest plans to expand their product line.
• She wishes for unity in the hair industry and believes that hair professionals should embrace and support each other.
Chapters
00:00 LaToya’s Journey in the Hair Industry
11:39 Building a Loyal Clientele Through Social Media
18:29 Creating Ori: Lightweight Oils for Hair and Body
23:31 Operating a Successful Hair Business
25:49 The Boundaries and Love of Hairdressers
30:26 Communication and Emotional Support in the Hair Industry
35:19 Industry Events and Learning Opportunities
41:31 The Journey with Natural Hair and Supporting Clients
43:46 Teaching and Expanding the Product Line
44:45 Unity in the Hair Industry
46:33 Hair Horror Story and Advice for Young Hairdressers
