I had a conversation with a client recently that really stuck with me… She lives in another state and, during COVID, needed to find someone local. So she started seeing a stylist near her. Over time, this stylist built a strong clientele—even working with high-profile clients—and recently moved salons and raised her prices significantly. My client was really upset about the increase and said she couldn’t afford her anymore. And I said something that caught her off guard… I told her she should be happy for her. Not in a dismissive way— but in a real way. Because what she’s experiencing is what every hairstylist is working toward: 👉 Growing demand 👉 Elevating their clientele 👉 Raising their prices to match their value and goals That stylist didn’t randomly decide to charge more. She built to that point. Here’s the part that’s hard for people to hear: Sometimes, when someone raises their prices, it simply means you’ve outgrown each other financially. And that’s okay. It doesn’t make them wrong. It doesn’t make you wrong. It just means things have shifted. But here’s the part we don’t talk about enough as stylists… Outgrowing clients is hard. Because it’s not just about money— it’s about relationships. You might replace them with someone new… and not like them as much. And they might replace you with someone new… and not like them as much either. And here’s where it gets real: If that connection truly matters— they will find a way to make it work. Maybe not always. But for the important ones… they do. We see this in every other area of life: People leave jobs for higher paying opportunities. Businesses increase prices as they grow. Services evolve as demand increases. But in the beauty industry, there’s this expectation that your hairstylist should stay the same forever. Same prices. Same accessibility. Same availability. Even when their life, skillset, and demand have changed. You can appreciate someone’s growth… even if you’ve outgrown them. And as hairstylists, we have to stop feeling guilty for reaching that level.

They have a leverage problem. We’re taught how to do amazing hair— but not how to build something that grows beyond our time. That’s why what my team is doing right now is different. It’s not just about adding another income stream… It’s about real business coaching that teaches you how to: ✨ Scale beyond the chair ✨ Create additional income streams ✨ Build something that doesn’t rely on your body showing up every day And when you pair that with a simple subscription model? That’s where things start to shift. This is about giving the beauty industry OPTIONS. Because burnout shouldn’t be the only path to success. If you’re a stylist and you’ve been feeling this… just message me “beauty” and I’ll show you what we’re building 💬

If you had a way to build an income stream that wasn’t tied to doing hair physically, would you want to learn about it? Or do you prefer keeping your income completely behind the chair? No wrong answers — just curious how people are thinking about this.

I truly love this industry. Being behind the chair has been such a big part of my life and identity. But like a lot of stylists, I started thinking about something… Our income is completely tied to our physical ability to work. If we get sick, take time off, want a vacation, or our body just needs a break… the income usually stops too. And most of us don’t have things like vacation pay, holiday pay, or retirement built in. That’s what made me start looking into ways to build an additional income stream that doesn’t rely on me physically doing hair. Recently I started learning about a subscription-based affiliate model connected to a health and wellness wholesale club. What caught my attention was the structure: • No inventory• No shipping• No requirement to buy anything• Simple membership model People can earn weekly when someone joins the membership or becomes an affiliate. But the part that really interested me is that the company shares 50% of the profits generated from your team every month after everyone gets paid. That means if life happens and I can’t work behind the chair for a week or two, there is still a monthly bonus component tied to the team. At first I thought it would just be a small side income to help offset the things our industry doesn’t provide. But after learning more, I realized it’s actually much bigger than I thought. The platform has already grown to over 2 million members in just under 3 years and is now in over 200 countries. A lot of people are building teams and creating additional income streams for their families. I’m still learning and exploring it myself, but it really opened my eyes to how powerful leverage can be compared to only trading time for money. Curious to hear from other stylists here: Have you ever thought about building an income stream outside of working behind the chair?

Using kitchen foil instead of professional hair foil might seem like a small shortcut, but it can create serious problems for both hair and scalp. Here’s why: 1️⃣ Uneven Heat & Processing Kitchen foil is thinner and not engineered for chemical reactions. This can create hot spots, causing uneven lift, banding, or patchy color. 2️⃣ Chemical Reactions Professional foil is coated to resist reactions with hair color chemicals. Kitchen foil isn’t. The metal can react, resulting in unpredictable color shifts or damage to the hair. 3️⃣ Hair & Scalp Damage Tears, folds, and weak foil can lead to color dripping, overprocessing, or scalp irritation. Professional foil is designed to protect both hair and skin. 4️⃣ Professional Liability If you’re working on someone else’s hair, kitchen foil increases risk of mistakes and complaints. Professional foil is made to prevent accidents and protect the stylist too. ✅ Bottom Line: It may seem like a small cost-saving hack, but kitchen foil is not safe for hair color. Using professional foil ensures consistent results, protects the hair, and keeps your process safe and predictable.