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 5
Your Specialty Is Your Superpower
I
was 6 years old when I discovered my superpower of
writing. Inspired by my life experiences thus far, I wrote a
picture book about a little pig named "Peblet" losing her
rst tooth. There were typos every other word, and looking
back, I'm fairly sure the entire story was one long sentence.
Despite its many faults, this book was my beacon of success.
I knew from that moment on I was destined to write.
I can only imagine you've experienced this too. There
was a special "aha" moment that told you a career in hair
was what you were destined for. I'm willing to bet you
had another "aha" moment when you gured out the
one thing you're exceptionally good at. Maybe it's vivid
rainbow dye; maybe it's sew-in extensions; maybe it's
formal styling. I'm here to let you know that whatever
gives your career purpose is your superpower.
Allow me to introduce you to the 2023 AHP Indie
Stylist of the Year: Courtney "Beauty" Smith. Her
superpowers of luxury extensions and color led her from
struggling to make it to building her own business and
making it to the $100K club. You can read all about
her inspiring journey in our Q&A on page 44.
Whether you specialize in cuts, color, extensions, brows,
or something else, you deserve to celebrate your uniqueness
in this ever-growing industry. On page 52, you'll nd Sonna
Brado's feature all about fringe—determining your client's
best look, navigating different face shapes, and cutting
different types. Give your client something extra special
to remember with a refresher on scalp massage on page 58.
And, of course, even your best services can't be complete
without successful communication. On page 64, nd out
how your body language can speak louder than your words.
You might not think of yourself as a superhero in the
traditional sense of the word. But you have the skills and
creativity to make your career something that allows you to
shine. So go forth and share your superpower with the world.
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