[question content=”When did you first know you wanted to become a hair stylist?”]
[answer content=”I can’t say that I wanted to do hair per se, but I knew I wanted to work at a salon around the age of five. My mom had a salon, and I spent a lot of time there observing how things worked and watching people perfect their craft.”]
[question content=”What steps did you take to establish yourself as a hair stylist?”]
[answer content=”I signed up for cosmetology school the minute I was able to. After that, I got my license and started assisting at a salon. When I graduated, I knew that I had to start networking and build a solid clientele to get my name out there.”]
[question content=”When did you know that you made the right career choice?”]
[answer content=”I started to notice that a lot of my clients were complaining to me, their hairdresser, that they felt drained and stuck in their 9-5s with no lives and little to no freedom. Meanwhile, I felt lucky, free, and grateful that I had control over my schedule. Besides, I get to demonstrate my creativity every day and send people out into the world with my signature—that’s empowering.”]
[question content=”What keeps you motivated?”]
[answer content=”Other artists in this industry keep me motivated. Seeing what my peers can (and have) accomplished makes me want to be better. That, and having children at a young age helped me know what I wanted out of life, and to keep my eye on the prize.”]
[question content=”What is the best advice you can give to stylists starting out in this industry?”]
[answer content=”1. Education, education, education. 2. Keep an open mind! 3. Learn your craft and be your best damn self. 4. Take risks.”]
[question content=”What haircut needs to make a comeback?”]
[answer content=”Bowl cuts on all babies!”]
[question content=”Who are your hair icons, and why?”]
[answer content=”I am a big fan of hair care innovators—the people behind the scenes influencing how we see and relate to our hair. I’m especially fond of Oribe Canales. He was responsible for some of my favorite fashion stories and iconic looks. I remember feeling so inspired by who he was and his career that I decided to make a change from salon life to set life. It was the best decision I’ve ever made, and it taught me that there is such a thing as the rebirth of a career within the same industry.”]
[question content=”What hair myths need to be debunked?”]
[answer content=”That one stylist can’t cut & color equally. Why can’t someone be great at both?!”]
[question content=”What is your signature hair styling tip?”]
[answer content=”Do what works with your lifestyle. Don’t fight your natural texture, enhance it!”]
[question content=”What’s your go-to hairstyle when you’re short on time?”]
[answer content=”Being a working mother, I’m always short on time. My signature style is my natural wavy, air-dried, often unwashed locks. If they get in the way, I put my hair in a low bun at the nape of my neck.”]
[question content=”What makes being a hair stylist unique?”]
[answer content=”Stylists hold a lot of power. We get to see people at the top of their games, and their rock bottom. We have a unique platform to help people both internally and externally. It’s not always about the hair. It’s about building relationships.”]
