SKKY ROYAL
Rising Stylist | Paul Mitchell Graduate | Jackson Harlow Beauty Lounge | VA
EPISODES
A Rising Stylist’s Expectations & Vision For the Future
Tune in to hear Recent Hair School Graduate, Skky share what she expects from a salon and salon owner, how she thinks about her future and path forward, and gain insight into the future generation.
Key Takeaways
My priority was continuing education, and diversity is second only to education.
To me, diversity is important, not only in the clientele but diversity in the team.
Rising Stylists want to feel confident that their boss is interested in building them.
Rising Stylists also want to feel confident that they can go to their boss when they need help or have an issue.
Building a diverse team with a diverse clientele will make the salon more appealing to Rising Stylists.
ATTN Rising Stylists: Know what is important to you: education, clientele, diversity, money, etc.
ATTN: Salon Owners: Apprenticeships should have clear expectations communicated regularly so the Rising Stylist does not feel they are being held back.
Goals, Expectations, & Desires of Rising Stylists:
Want to know what Skky and her hair school-mates (class of 2022/2023) want from Salon Owners and for their professional future? Check this episode out!
Key Takeaways
Rising Stylist Worries about the Future:
Building a Clientele
How to branch out when they are ready to leave without burning bridges.
Expressing creativity vs. the majority of salons’ clientele not being "creative clients."
Rising Stylists do not plan on working at a salon for an extended period of time and are struggling with setting goals and communicating with their potential new bosses on this.
Rising Stylists are excited about the future of discovering new techniques and opportunities and doing what they love.
Rising Stylists love the idea of complete freedom to manage their income and time.
Rising Stylists say they will stay 3-6 years max because a lot of them consider themselves entrepreneurs & want the freedoms & flexibility that come with being the boss.
