Don't Be an Average Hairstylist

Don’t be average One of the most rewarding experiences is when you see the next generation of young hairdressers coming through. The next batch of 20-year-olds settling in and finding their way with a career in hair. For me it’s such a privileged position to stand at the front of a room of hairdressers and be able to positively influence and grow their understanding of the possibilities that a career in the hairdressing profession can bring. When you see the lights go on in someone's eyes when they write heartfelt messages and say that they can’t wait to get back to the salon and try out their newfound skills. When they say that they “get it” that they have seen another way, a better way, when their understanding of the potential that lies ahead of them, and within them, to succeed on many levels as hairdressers are awakened. It’s brilliant. Regardless of whether it’s being a busy stylist 'behind the chair’ or the many other career possibilities that will all typically begin by sweeping the floor and folding towels in a salon, hairdressing can be a great career. Be anything, but average... I know that not everyone that starts out in a hairdressing career will last the distance. I know it’s not easy, I never said it was. Some of them just don’t have what it takes. For others, hairdressing is a stepping stone to something else. Some ‘want it all’ today, but don’t want to put in the hours and hours of effort required to get it. And some, simply never want to be more than average. Average in their commitment, average in their expectations, average in their resilience, average in their effort, and average in their determination. Average at everything. I once asked the late Vidal Sassoon “What is the best bit of advice you would give to the average hairdresser? his answer “Be anything but average!” Average is not rewarding… By definition “average” means like most people. So if the goal is to be anything but average don’t be like most people. Do what the average hairdresser doesn’t do! If the average hairdresser doesn’t set goals... then set goals. If the average hairdresser doesn’t read books... then read books …preferably mine If the average hairdresser doesn’t continually attend education courses, then make sure you are always furthering your education. If the average hairdresser is waiting for someone else to motivate them, then be self-motivated, and hold yourself to a higher standard. Average is not very rewarding. The average hairdresser doesn’t earn a good income. But there are many hairdressers who earn a great income. Why? Well, it’s because they do more than most, they do more than the average. I don’t just mean they do more clients or do more colour or retail etc. But they have more commitment, more passion, more self-motivation, more vision, and more determination. They may or may not be the best at ‘doing' hair in the salon, but you can be sure they never stop trying and they recognise that technical and creative ability is only half of what is needed to be really successful. The fact that you are watching this means that you are not the average hairdresser... the average one wouldn’t bother. You are not average, congratulations! Stick at it, hold yourself to a higher standard, and commit to growth. Commit to becoming more than you already are. Commit to being anything but average! __________ 🎙LISTEN, LEARN, & GROW BY CHECKING OUT OUR PODCAST The Grow My Salon Business podcast with Antony Whitaker is the best place online to listen to insightful conversations with hairdressing industry thought leaders. Listen in as they share up-to-date, provocative, and inspiring ideas to help you grow your salon business. If you are ready to be challenged, get inspired, and make the next step to growing your salon business, it’s time to click the link below. Listen to the latest conversation here: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/ __________ → FREE 3-Part Salon Growth Training: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/3-par... → GROW Series Books (available in paperback) https://growmysalonbusiness.com/books/ __________ The best way to keep up with Grow My Salon Business online? https://growmysalonbusiness.com/   / growmysalonbusiness