![]() I never really asked what my schedule was, so I didn't know what service I was going to and from until I got there but the lady at the front desk made sure I knew where to be when it was important. Lunch comes from the Haywood Cafe (where I ate a few times during my stay in Keystone) and is served fireside with lemon infused water in the relaxation room. Loved my facial and my pedi was good.I maybe didn't love that the nail part runs along the store-front facing the parking lot/street in the strip mall. It was not the best massage I've ever had although there were nice touches (like frequent aromatherapy under my nose when face down) and a relaxing atmosphere with one of the nicer warming tables I've experienced. The locker room is small but with keyless lockers and all the amenities one could need. At Serenity I provide individuals with the tools they need to heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths and resources to get to where they want to be in life. The facility is nice, very clean and adequate for their purposes. I had a massage, facial and pedicure with lunch during my four hour visit. Job title: Salon owner/hair stylist, G Michael Salon.Įducation: Aveda Institute, Vidal Sassoon classes.įavorite quote: “Hair is scientifically dead it is our job as stylists to make it come alive.This is an Aveda spa and in a mountain ski town so it's going to be more expensive than other places. ![]() If you’re able to connect with your guests, you can really understand what they’re looking for and nail their desired look. Another important characteristic is the ability to adapt to change. In our industry, techniques and trends change seasonally and if you don’t keep up, you’ll quickly fall behind.”Ī: “Once we’ve settled into our new building, a few ideas are to open a spa, develop our own product line, or open a G Michael advanced academy.” Q: What skills and characteristics are necessary to be successful in this line of work?Ī: “A great personality enables you to quickly establish trust and build long-lasting relationships. Beyond that, you don’t have to meet any advanced education requirement to retain your license year to year. At G Michael Salon, we require our stylists to attend advanced education courses regularly to ensure that we’re up on the latest techniques and trends.” Q: What qualifications or training do you need to do your job?Ī: “In Indiana, you must complete 1,500 clocked hours in a cosmetology school. I love making people look and feel their very best.”Ī: “With so many photos on Instagram and Pinterest showcasing different color and cutting trends, peoples want those looks now. What they don’t realize is that sometimes going from really dark to really blond will take several visits and cost a lot of money. With the newest fashion color crazes, people don’t understand that the color won’t last, and that it’s either been done that day or the photo has been enhanced.” Sometimes, it’s not about the conversations that I have with my guests it’s about making someone realize they are beautiful. When my guests come to see me, I’m not only their hairstylist, I’m also their friend, therapist and confidant. I have the opportunity to touch people’s lives. My day is fully booked with guests, so I check in with my team during processing times or in between guests to ensure everything is running smoothly. At the end of the day, I do one final check to see if there was anything that we could have improved on during the day to offer a better experience to our community and build a better team.”Ī: “I don’t consider it a job - to me, it’s a gift. Q: What’s a typical workday look like for you?Ī: “I arrive to work and engage with my team as we all pitch in to set up for the day, relaying any important announcements or general information. I have an amazing team in place to help me run the everyday operations I do however keep a pulse on what’s going on at all times. My responsibilities include being a positive mentor, checking in with my managers regularly to make sure everything is running smoothly and, most importantly, taking time to engage with all our guests.” Question: What are your main responsibilities?Īnswer: “When I’m at the salon, I primarily work as a stylist. ![]() ![]() I believe these reasons have been our recipe for success.” “Our artistic design team immerses itself in new seasonal trends by bringing in top educators from around the country to teach the latest color and cutting techniques. For every obstacle, our team brainstorms to find solutions. “The salon industry is super competitive,” he said. As the salon’s owner, Lee finds himself wearing many different hats, from cutting and styling hair to managing business operations and seeking out opportunities for continuing education.
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