N ot a m e m b e r ? J o i n at a s so c iate d h a i rp rofe s sio n a ls .c o m 3
How Do You Measure Success?
Insta followers—is this the new measure of
success? A nd if so, how do you strike the right
balance between artistry, professional aspirations,
and clients while logging hours creating and
promoting your brand on social media? AHP
Indie Stylist magazine talks to Lucie Doughty,
this issue's featured hairstylist, who believes
"a lot of success today relies on how many
followers you have." She also talks about creative
inspiration, her work as multimedia director
for Paul Mitchell, and how to move forward
post-COV ID. Read her story on page 24.
Though the definition of success is different
for everyone, you always know when you see it.
If you love hairstyling history, check out this
beautiful new book that screams "Baby, I'm
in the big time now": Kenneth: Shear Elegance
by Giuseppe Longo tells the story of Kenneth
Battelle (1927–2013). K nown simply as "Kenneth"
and considered the world's first celebrity
hairdresser, Battelle led the trends through
his styling of muses—Marilyn Monroe, Jackie
Kennedy, and many others. The book is chock-
full of throwback inspirations and delightful
photographs that ooze glamour and sophistication,
taking you back to a time long before
hairstylists were YouTube stars and Instagram
mavens sharing their hairstyling expertise to
millions of women at the click of a button.
As we approach the end of this unprecedented
year and look forward to the beginning
of a new one, I encourage you to define
what your personal success looks like.
You've come a long way, baby! Keep evolving.
TRACY DONLEY
Executive Director
Associated Hair Professionals
@tracy.donley
from the ahp executive director
