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In Celebration of National Hairstylist Appreciation Day, Justin Michael Parra Shares His Journey to Becoming a Hairdresser.
April 25, 2023, is National Hairstylist Appreciate Day. Not only is the ideal day to honor your hairstylist, it is the perfect opportunity to share your person experiences within the community to inspire those around you. Every single member of the professional hair industry knows how special it is to be a member of this very extraordinary community.  It’s a melting pot of personalities, backgrounds and skills, stirred with artistry, challenges and triumphs.  Every single person’s journey is unique, filled with passion and a TON of hard work. 

The change in season is a perfect time to revive your routine and gain inspiration in the salon. Offering up a fresh perspective, Jesse Linares, Sam Villa ArTeam Member and TRACE SALON + SUPPLY @jesse.linares identifies with hairdressers who work behind the chair full-time because he is one himself. “Working hairdressers have to produce consistent results regularly on the same people.  That’s a unique need and pressure that is often not addressed in modern hair education.  It’s important to me that stylists understand the WHY behind trends and techniques and thereby gain more control over their hands, personal vision and their business,” explains Linares. Promoting education that develops a diversified skill set necessary for success, Linares is sharing more about his process and how he got to where he is in his career today.

After the lockdown, there were a lot of individuals relocated across the country. Whether you, as a stylist, have moved or you’ve had to say goodbye to guests who have, or you are looking to relocate currently — you shouldn’t fear the process. Speaking from personal experience, Ellen Devine, Sam Villa ArTeam, and Master Stylist at Lunatic Fringe @Ellendevinehair, is giving insight from her personal experience on the matter. From how to tell your current guests to starting at a new salon, she’s got tips to help!