Ways you can make more money as a hairstylist

Many, so many hairstylists right now we're stuck between wanting to get a second job and wanting to quit entirely. And I made a huge list of you guys of things that I think that you should do instead of that because these things will actually will help your hair business and also they can make you revenue. So I think this is such a cool thing and I think more stylists need to know about these and put them into action because, oh my goodness, you, your life can look completely different. Six weeks from now. Literally give it six weeks. You might be coming back and being like, Shelby, bro, I'm thriving. For one, I think social media. And I know that feels like a lot, and it feels overwhelming and like a ton of info. Like, you guys, the last thing that you want to do is like, I think if you just spent 10 minutes a day like creating a video like this, talking to the camera, telling people about different hair that you did for the week, where you're located, the hair you're doing, what you believe, an unpopular opinion as a stylist, like, you would be shocked at how many people really, really like your vibe and want to get to know you and want to connect with you. On top of that, literally add in where you're located and your work, every single video you put out. Girl, you're gonna get busy. Like, this is where like the good stuff starts because this is stuff that I used to do that really did help me succeed even more than I was at the time. So let's just go into it. Prior to doing this, you guys need to like have like a picture painted. I was already busy. So I'm just gonna be really, really upfront and honest about it. I was probably booked out about three weeks to four weeks in advance at this point. But I got to this point where I really want to start educating. I think it'd be fun. So I started the TikTok educating. Point A. This was followed the page. You guys all followed me from this. And more. Out, the more reach each out to me. And the more booked my chair got. Like, the peak of this series of like putting out education, I was booked out literally a year in advance. People could not move from my schedule. It was insane. When you're at that point, like what's really cool, what people don't talk about is you can raise your prices without being fearful, like, you lose a few people, like, breathe. I can breathe again. Like, I got a cancellation. Oh my god, hallelujah. I get to drink a coffee on Friday, you know? So, it's interesting. And not to say I wasn't so freaking cool. That was the coolest thing. But truly to be at that place where you can just breathe again, where you know you're making good income, where you know that things are flowing and it's so cool. And on top of that, to have brands reaching out to you being like, hey, I would love to work with you. I'd love to partner with you. That's the coolest thing. Remember, I worked with Salon Centric. Freaking so freaking cool, you guys. That, honestly, I dropped the ball on that one because my baby ended up going into the NICU and that really was the sucky thing. That being said, that was such a cool partnership to have. Imagine working with these huge brands. They pay you for videos that you are making anyway. Like, you don't have to do anything crazy for them. And on top of that, brands, you'll meet new brands. So opportunities. This people are not even tapping into those. Videos, this literally brought me to this point. Like, I run a company educating. That's so cool. The next thing, it's kind of random, but it still kind of flows in this idea is once you actually start posting and you have a thing, right? Ha. You can create some really, really cool resources of um, other online revenue. So, for example, a lot of you guys found me because I had this Redken Shades EQ book. I don't sell this anymore, but when I did, it was like $27 to $37 at the time. I'm gonna show you how much this product made me. That ebook. Guys, they're sleeping on the opportunity. You guys, you can take a slice of this life. So much goodness in this world. There's so much income just readily available for you to thrive. There are so many people who would be excited to learn from you, to grow from you. You have hands that make people feel incredible. We do a job that is so freaking healing. It is so powerful. And I want for you to actually be found. And have people who are obsessed with you. And see that this career has so many opportunities beyond doing the hair. So you're like, Shelby, why would you start educating? Doing it. I love it because it's fun. There are things that people like up on, educating mine. Being able to help someone, their entire career because it's the best. It's the best. If if you have wanted to get an education, like, truly most careers out there, you can make something that is so insane and so awesome. And I think there are room for so many educators also. Kids, and career like, tell me 10 years ago, when I was just school, being doing hair full time behind the chair, I would have thought you're gonna do 90% of the time this career, like, your hair at your salon. I would have thought you were joking. So, that's so cool. Are you kidding me? I'm begging of you not to give up in this career. So it gets so good. You guys, I promise you. If you want to see more content like this, follow along. Let me know what you want to see in the comments. I am here to help you.