Best advice to a new hairdresser...

This is a question we love to ask people, the diversity of answers always reenforces the same few things. It’s a few pieces of advice that many give and few seem to take. Here’s some of tid-bits we wanna make sure to pass along.

It’s okay if you mess up...

It’s going to happen! Just use it to learn from vs doubt yourself (shit happens, just clean it up and move on) - Heggy Gonzalas

Choose the right job for you.

Remember, an interview works both ways. They are interviewing you as well as you’re interviewing them. Prepare a list of questions to ensure the salon you choose will support you achieving your dreams. - Cole Thompson

You never have failures!!

Only learning experiences!!!! - Gina Watkins

Don’t give up on your big dreams

no matter how busy, tired or exhausted you may get assisting - Ashley Peters

It’s okay

to pray to the color gods! - Chad Demchuk

Give yourself time!

Don’t get in a rush to do more things and forget to do things well. Also it’s ok to say no if you don’t have time or don’t know how to do something!
- Tahnee Kale

And our favorite piece of advice….

Early in my career I received this bit of advice and it has served me well all these years!

“Not all money is good money.”

It’s ok to say no to potential problem clients.
- Steve Elias

We’d love to hear your advice. Drop a comment below your best advice to a new hairdresser.