Change

This week was very rewarding to me.  I had new clients!! YAY!!!   I spent time listening to them and I feel like I was able to give them what they want.  Most of them wanted change!!  Do you like change?  I do but sometimes I do not go after it like I should as a hairstylist or in my personal life.  I think we need to sit down every once in a while and ask ourselves "am I promoting what I believe in".  Whether that be God or our taste in different styles or just living a moral life.  Are we willing to change the way we do our own hair or will we continue to style it the same old way???  Just asking!  I am not saying you have to change your hairstyle but just trying to get you to think.....am I constantly trying to be a better person or be better at my vocation or be better at home or am I just reacting and not being proactive.  This blog is just what is on my mind!  I am evaluating!!!  Enjoy today!!!

Serve others and give yourself a raise

My life as a hairstylist began over 27 years ago!  Many of those years I did not handle my vocation in a  professional manner.  I have learned over the last 7 years that in order to give my client what they want and me get what I want I must take on the servant attitude.  Christ tells us in the bible that he came to serve, to save that which is lost.  I believe that God wants me to look at each client as His child and serve them.  Many times that is mainly just listening and doing my best to give them what will make them happy!!! (I pray to read their mind LOL)  I feel like that is what I do many days!!!  I have also come to realize that it's ok to charge for my services.  Many people get raises every year and we as hairstylist (especially when we make our own price menu) do not get  raise forever or  maybe every 5 years.  (Now I believe you should educate yourself thoroughly and that you should be professional in all aspects.)  In fact one class I took a few years ago said that every year at the same time you should go up on one service.  So if you choose Oct.  one Oct you could go up $1-$5 on your color, or what ever service you maybe had the most education that year.  Then the next Oct go up on another service.  That way you train yourself and your clients that every year you will get a raise.   Have I done this?  I was faithful for many years and lately I have not done this but I remember it was great when I did.  I just might have to take my own advice!!  Have a blessed profitable day!!

Thank you for reading inspirational hairstylist blog!  I am not sure who is reading it but I pray that you are realizing the power you have behind your chair.  It is like you are on stage everyday you go to work.  The power of touch is so strong! Some people who sit in your chair may never ever get physical touch anywhere else but in your chair.  LIke I have said before when we shampoo their hair we can pray for them. We can also give them one of the best shampoos ever.  My mom and dad were both hairstylist.  One of the first things they taught me was the power of a great shampoo. (Massage every inch of the head and neck)  They taught me you sell yourself during that shampoo.  How you give a shampoo lets the client know that you know what you are doing..... as long as it is a thorough shampoo!!

As you stand behind the chair this week be encouraged that you are making a difference in someones life.