What if you let yourself dream? I mean really dream — a big, audacious, “girl be for real” kind of dream. I dare you. So many salon owners stay stuck behind the chair because they never gave themselves permission to dream beyond it. Or worse — they don’t believe they deserve to. The only story I can tell you is my own and I hope it inspires you to finally make moves toward something bigger.

I know what you’re thinking — how in the hell did Uber Eats enter the chat? But stay with me. Ordering Uber Eats (often) is a symptom. It’s a sign that you’re not organizing yourself. It’s convenience dressed up as necessity. But underneath, it usually reveals a lack of discipline. And here’s the thing: Before you can step away from the chair and into the role of full-time business owner, you have to build discipline. Not just in your business. In your life.

As black professional hairstylists, we wield a profound influence on our clients’ confidence and self-esteem. Each service we provide is not merely about aesthetics but also about promoting and preserving the health of our clients’ hair. Understanding the intricate layers of the hair strand is fundamental to our craft, empowering us to deliver exceptional results while safeguarding the vitality of our clients’ hair. Whether we are braiding, twisting, locking, colouring, or st