I relate so much to you! I also went through a few salons with similar stories, high turnover rate, rude owner. I finally found a small 4 chair salon where the owner is willing to invest in my career :) I love these types of videos keep it up!
I´m not even a hairstylist but I can def relate to not being happy at your workplace and I´ve felt so guilty for leaving it but it truly was a nightmare. Thank you for this video
To answer your question I do enjoy the grwm with the talking but I also enjoy just the plain talking! I’d say switch it up sometimes bc I like both! 😊👌🏻
omg needed this video! i think i finally found a good salon to work in and i’m so happy you’ve found yours too! 🙌🏼 watching anyone get ready is sooo relaxing too i’m here for all the videos girl
I have been working from home since Covid and I swear I binge watch your videos all day lol I hate when I have to pause you because patients call hahahahha your voice is so soothing
I love this video, and thank you so much for taking the time to make it. When I first came out of school a few years ago, I went to a salon to assist; and to say they treated me like dirt there is an understatement.. The stylists there were so lazy and miserable and unfortunately they used that energy and lashed out at me. Even after I finally mustered up the courage to leave, I had to sit through a lecture from the owner basically telling me how much of a mistake I was making by leaving the salon and how I was never going to learn anything like what they were "planning on teaching me" even though I had been there for three month by then and hadn't been given any opportunity to learn anything, only told me to clean and answer phones. I was and have been so intimidated to go to any other salon because I was scarred by my horrendous experience there. I currently work at a salon job that I am so unhappy with, and this video really opened my eyes and helped me realize that I've been holding myself back out of fear. You have inspired me to go look for a salon that will showcase my full potential and help me fall in love with this industry once again. I appreciate all your advice and I'm so happy you found a salon you can feel comfortable in and call your home.
Thank you! I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Unfortunately, it seems like there are way too many crappy salons out there... but don't forget that there are tons of GREAT ones! You just have to have the courage to look! Good luck :)
Starting at a new salon next week! Can’t wait I just spent a year and a half at another salon and it was making me hate this industry. Finally feel like I found a good fit!
This was great advice. Thanks!!! I've been doing hair for 3yrs and feel like I still cant find " The One" Im just ready to grow, learn and stay, but feel like in my area it seems hard to find an Educational Salon, unless I drive an hr away 🙄
I am a just starting out of school stylist and I have not found the salon for me yet. This video was so good with so much good information and tips 💜 I have been hooked on your channel and have been watching all of your videos and I am learning so much from you and your advice. You are also so cute and so funny which makes your videos even better! 💜 💜 also I loved the GRWM while you told your story. You should do more of them 😊
Love all your videos and this was extremely helpful! I graduate from cosmetology in 2 months I’m so nervous to work in an actual salon!! And I can’t believe it’s illegal to booth rent there! That’s what I plan on doing I live in North Caroline:)
how long did it take you to become comfortable and confident? I've been an assistant for some time now and am working on building clients but i feel like it's taking forever to grow
I just forced myself. And I really started feeling the most confident once I started at my current salon and started getting more education and more practice.
I love color retouch just because it is so easy and makes me feel very confident about what i'm doing but I do see that after a while if you wanted to grow, how could you?
Late comment. But I definitely know how you feel about falling out of love with your job. I moved where I am now about 4 years ago and have been through a few jobs. Due to harassment and bullying at one location & let go at a few because I was literally fresh out of college(I'm an aesthetician as well). The job I've been at now for almost 3 years, had hopes of doing an adult spa services, been pushed back so many times, I'm completely over it. The job overall is amazing. I work with kids and I LOVE it. But the pay and hours are really limited and I'm struggling and having my fiancé pay for all the big bills. I'm getting married next August and after that I'm going to take a few courses for a completely different job but it has amazing hours and pay. It does suck, but do whatever makes you money and makes you happy :)
Hey Sam. Honestly it's totally fine if you don't have time to make a video about haircuts 😉 ❤ I don't wanna step on your toes on that last comment. Sorry if I did 😔
I love the makeup job you did in this video! 🥰🥰🥰 Also, out of curiosity, should I refrain from getting a balayage on hair colored with plant-based hair dye from heath stores? 🧐🧐🧐
This video was so helpful to me. I appreciate the tips. I found a salon to intern at but I figured I should probably look at more salons before I graduate. I was thinking of asking if I could shadow a few different stylists at various salons. Do you have any advice on that? Is that something that most stylist would be for or against? I would just like to sit and watch and take it all in. I don't want to be in anyone's way and I don't need to be paid but I'm not sure how to go about setting it up other than just finding salons and walking in and asking if they would allow it. 🤷
I love the idea of finding a mentor to shadow and learn from. I think it depends though... some people could be really into it and happy to share their knowledge with you, but some people might not. But it doesn't hurt to ask!
i just moved to a new state ive been working at this salon for 3 months and i dont make nearly enough to survive but im having such a hard time finding a salon.
Idk if you talked about this part or if I missed it, but did you assist? I just got out of school and I'm wondering how long I should be assisting for or if I even need to assist?
Yes, I did while I was still in beauty school for about 6 months, and I HIGHLY recommend it!!! You'll get great first hand experience and you may end up getting offered a chair wherever you assist, which makes finding a job after graduating so much easier.
Hi Sam! 👋 I had an idea for vid you can create 😏.. First most I'm really indecisive when it comes to getting my haircut 😂 Because... I don't know the shape of my face 😅 and Idk if a lot of women out there have this issue. But if you do.. Let's see if Sam can make a vid about "How to tell the shape of your face" Lol.. Idk let me know Sam ❤ also love this vid you made and I'd like grwn talk without the makeup it's a lil distracting 😂 #Sam's Team
Oh your first boss at a salon was vegan. Well that makes sense why you turned her down. Guess malnutrition makes your creativity absolutely boring if you only do one or two styles. No blues, greens, vibrant reds? Hell no
I’m a special ed teacher and I never miss your videos about being a stylist. I literally can’t relate. 😂😂 I just love your videos so much!
Hahaha aww thank you!! :)
I relate so much to you! I also went through a few salons with similar stories, high turnover rate, rude owner. I finally found a small 4 chair salon where the owner is willing to invest in my career :)
I love these types of videos keep it up!
So happy you found a good salon!
I´m not even a hairstylist but I can def relate to not being happy at your workplace and I´ve felt so guilty for leaving it but it truly was a nightmare. Thank you for this video
I literally have never wanted to be stylist or a cosmetologist but I love your videos and find them so entertaining lol
Lol thank you! I appreciate that so much :)
To answer your question I do enjoy the grwm with the talking but I also enjoy just the plain talking! I’d say switch it up sometimes bc I like both! 😊👌🏻
Your videos always have the perfect timing
omg needed this video! i think i finally found a good salon to work in and i’m so happy you’ve found yours too! 🙌🏼 watching anyone get ready is sooo relaxing too i’m here for all the videos girl
I have been working from home since Covid and I swear I binge watch your videos all day lol I hate when I have to pause you because patients call hahahahha your voice is so soothing
I love this video, and thank you so much for taking the time to make it. When I first came out of school a few years ago, I went to a salon to assist; and to say they treated me like dirt there is an understatement.. The stylists there were so lazy and miserable and unfortunately they used that energy and lashed out at me. Even after I finally mustered up the courage to leave, I had to sit through a lecture from the owner basically telling me how much of a mistake I was making by leaving the salon and how I was never going to learn anything like what they were "planning on teaching me" even though I had been there for three month by then and hadn't been given any opportunity to learn anything, only told me to clean and answer phones.
I was and have been so intimidated to go to any other salon because I was scarred by my horrendous experience there. I currently work at a salon job that I am so unhappy with, and this video really opened my eyes and helped me realize that I've been holding myself back out of fear. You have inspired me to go look for a salon that will showcase my full potential and help me fall in love with this industry once again. I appreciate all your advice and I'm so happy you found a salon you can feel comfortable in and call your home.
Thank you! I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Unfortunately, it seems like there are way too many crappy salons out there... but don't forget that there are tons of GREAT ones! You just have to have the courage to look! Good luck :)
Starting at a new salon next week! Can’t wait I just spent a year and a half at another salon and it was making me hate this industry. Finally feel like I found a good fit!
Your advice is always amazing! I’m beginning my career journey as a first year apprentice hair stylist and I absolutely love my salon 😍
This was great advice. Thanks!!! I've been doing hair for 3yrs and feel like I still cant find " The One" Im just ready to grow, learn and stay, but feel like in my area it seems hard to find an Educational Salon, unless I drive an hr away 🙄
I am a just starting out of school stylist and I have not found the salon for me yet. This video was so good with so much good information and tips 💜 I have been hooked on your channel and have been watching all of your videos and I am learning so much from you and your advice. You are also so cute and so funny which makes your videos even better! 💜
💜 also I loved the GRWM while you told your story. You should do more of them 😊
Thank you! :)
Love all your videos and this was extremely helpful! I graduate from cosmetology in 2 months I’m so nervous to work in an actual salon!! And I can’t believe it’s illegal to booth rent there! That’s what I plan on doing I live in North Caroline:)
That's so exciting! Good luck! And I know, right?! Super weird.
Wow I didn't know that. My parents want me to come over there. Something to thing about.
Your make up looks so pretty, so colourful and fresh!
Thank you!
I love your videos so much!! Keep posting !
I loved this!💖💜👑
how long did it take you to become comfortable and confident? I've been an assistant for some time now and am working on building clients but i feel like it's taking forever to grow
I just forced myself. And I really started feeling the most confident once I started at my current salon and started getting more education and more practice.
I love color retouch just because it is so easy and makes me feel very confident about what i'm doing but I do see that after a while if you wanted to grow, how could you?
Late comment.
But I definitely know how you feel about falling out of love with your job.
I moved where I am now about 4 years ago and have been through a few jobs. Due to harassment and bullying at one location & let go at a few because I was literally fresh out of college(I'm an aesthetician as well). The job I've been at now for almost 3 years, had hopes of doing an adult spa services, been pushed back so many times, I'm completely over it. The job overall is amazing. I work with kids and I LOVE it. But the pay and hours are really limited and I'm struggling and having my fiancé pay for all the big bills. I'm getting married next August and after that I'm going to take a few courses for a completely different job but it has amazing hours and pay. It does suck, but do whatever makes you money and makes you happy :)
Hey Sam. Honestly it's totally fine if you don't have time to make a video about haircuts 😉 ❤ I don't wanna step on your toes on that last comment. Sorry if I did 😔
LOVE! Any tips for dry skin?!
I love the makeup job you did in this video! 🥰🥰🥰 Also, out of curiosity, should I refrain from getting a balayage on hair colored with plant-based hair dye from heath stores? 🧐🧐🧐
Thank you! It should be ok. Just make sure you tell the stylist exactly what you used... they might want to do a test strand first.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!
This video was so helpful to me. I appreciate the tips. I found a salon to intern at but I figured I should probably look at more salons before I graduate. I was thinking of asking if I could shadow a few different stylists at various salons. Do you have any advice on that? Is that something that most stylist would be for or against? I would just like to sit and watch and take it all in. I don't want to be in anyone's way and I don't need to be paid but I'm not sure how to go about setting it up other than just finding salons and walking in and asking if they would allow it. 🤷
I love the idea of finding a mentor to shadow and learn from. I think it depends though... some people could be really into it and happy to share their knowledge with you, but some people might not. But it doesn't hurt to ask!
@@styledbysamvay OK cool. Good point. What's the worst they can say? 😉
i just moved to a new state ive been working at this salon for 3 months and i dont make nearly enough to survive but im having such a hard time finding a salon.
Idk if you talked about this part or if I missed it, but did you assist? I just got out of school and I'm wondering how long I should be assisting for or if I even need to assist?
Yes, I did while I was still in beauty school for about 6 months, and I HIGHLY recommend it!!! You'll get great first hand experience and you may end up getting offered a chair wherever you assist, which makes finding a job after graduating so much easier.
you look bomb, luv the video🥰
Thank you!
What brush do you use to apply the foundation?
Yay
Hi Sam! 👋
I had an idea for vid you can create 😏.. First most I'm really indecisive when it comes to getting my haircut 😂 Because... I don't know the shape of my face 😅 and Idk if a lot of women out there have this issue. But if you do.. Let's see if Sam can make a vid about "How to tell the shape of your face" Lol.. Idk let me know Sam ❤ also love this vid you made and I'd like grwn talk without the makeup it's a lil distracting 😂
#Sam's Team
Sounds like your first salon owner was acting more like a boss than a person you’re renting a room/area from 🤣
are your lips naturally? sooo beautiful
Milka Kaxia she gets lip injections! She posted a video about it like 4/5 months ago! ☺️
OMG the second salon sounds horrribleee! Taking money out of your paycheck for their scheduling system? wtf? LOL... wow...
What is your insta?
I think you're ex boss disliked this video lol.
Oh your first boss at a salon was vegan. Well that makes sense why you turned her down. Guess malnutrition makes your creativity absolutely boring if you only do one or two styles. No blues, greens, vibrant reds? Hell no