06/22/2023
The possibilities are limitless!
I remember not too long ago, I was working behind the chair 5 days a week, double booking, catering to everyone but myself, and being so thankful when I had a client coming in who was understanding & supportive..
I was taught that being busy was how to measure my โsuccess.โ I was taught to be proud to turn away new clients. I was certain that in order for my career & my business to thrive, everyone needed to come to me, and everyone needed to like me. Being booked months out was a badge of honor.
๐คฎ - amirite?
Yโall. I burnt the F OuT. Life was a rollercoaster ride and I did ๐ป๐ผ๐ feel good.
I was looking for salon owner guidance, for support, and for accountability. Enter and my choice to begin coaching with them. And whew, was I fortunate to be placed with as my future coach! Simply serendipitous.
From the moment I caught wind of not double booking and charging for time I was chomping at the bit! Who knew I didnโt have to work like I had a death wish? This was 2019.
Here I am, 2023, still finding my way! But I honestly wouldnโt want it any other way.
I know hourly can feel overwhelming, I often hear things like โbut my hair takes so long to doโ or โbut I donโt need a full haircutโ - and what I find most people have trouble with even before that is, booking based on time. (Because most people who are truly for you, will get this change.)
I created a simple breakdown to help you get started! I must point out, I choose this structure because of the elevated mindset behind it. Hair replaced all other mediums of art for me. I give so much TJ my craft. My heart. My body. My mind. My devotion. And my intention.
The coolest part is that it works both ways! For clients & for their stylists. It frees us up a bit to be fresh for each and every client. It allows us to carry less shame about our work. Itโs dependable and consistent for my clients. And if anything changes, whether itโs the goal they have, or rates in general, they know ahead of time.
Leaving behind what youโve always known in this industry feels like a huge mountain to climb, I know. (Continued in caption!)