The Brittany Shears

Here is what I actually think is kinda chic…

✨ Understanding color theory.
✨ Mastering the fundamentals.
✨ Investing in education that changes the way you think—not just what you do.
✨ Staying humble enough to keep learning, no matter how many years you’ve been behind the chair.

The stylists who stand the test of time aren’t the ones chasing every trend.

They’re the ones who understand why something works.

And yes… I’m also going to say the quiet part out loud:

Stop blaming the toner.
Stop blaming the color line.
Stop looking for a magic formula.

Most of the time, the answer happened before the bowl was ever mixed.

Now let’s stir the pot a little…

Which slide made you pause… or do you have one to add?

You never really know who’s watching… until they start cheering for you.

This nomination is so much bigger than an award to me. It’s a reminder that every client, every class, every early morning, every late night, and every leap of faith has been worth it.

I’m beyond honored to be a Top 100 Finalist in the Behind the Chair Hair Awards.

If my work has inspired you, taught you something, or simply made you smile, I’d be honored to have your vote.

✨ Color Transformation
✨ Collaboration with the incredibly talented BAILEIGH WISOCKI | HTX Hair

To everyone who has already taken the time to vote, share my posts, send a message, or cheer me on—THANK YOU. Your support truly means the world to me, and I don’t take a single bit of it for granted.

If you haven’t voted yet, there’s still time, and I’d be so grateful for your support.

Thank you for believing in me, for following this journey, and for helping me chase a dream that’s been years in the making. Let’s see how far we can go together.

Official warning label: proceed with caution.

Side effects of following this account may include:
• Thinking differently about color.
• Becoming a little obsessed with product knowledge.
• Saving way too many formulas.
• Laughing at my espresso-fueled ideas.
• Believing there’s enough success for every stylist.

I don’t have all the answers, but I promise to share everything I’ve learned along the way—and hopefully make you a more confident stylist because of it.

If that’s your vibe… welcome.

Behind every great collaboration is an incredible team.

This transformation came to life because so many talented people shared one vision—from the artistry behind the color and styling to our beautiful model who brought it all to life.

We’re incredibly honored to be named behindthechair.com HAIR AWARDS Top 100 Collaboration finalist.

If this transformation inspired you, we’d be so grateful for your vote!

Search Brittany Gillespie | Hairstylist + Educator or BAILEIGH WISOCKI | HTX Hair on the One Shot voting page.
❤️ Tap the heart on our Collaboration entry.
Your vote saves automatically—there’s no submit button!

Voting begins July 27th and end August 5th.
Thank you to everyone who helped create this moment and to everyone taking the time to support us. Every vote means the world.

Can I ask you for one small favor? It could make a really big difference.

Being nominated as a behindthechair.com HAIR AWARDS Top 100 Finalist for Color Transformation is something I never imagined, and it’s an honor I don’t take lightly.

This nomination isn’t just about one transformation. It’s about every client who trusted me with their hair, every class I’ve taught, every opportunity I’ve been given, every late night refining my craft, and every person who has encouraged me to keep chasing this dream.

If my work has ever inspired you, taught you something new, helped you become a better stylist, or simply made you enjoy following along, I would be so grateful for your vote.

✨ Here’s how to vote:
• Visit oneshothairawards.com
• Search Brittany Gillespie | Hairstylist + Educator
• Tap the ❤️ on my Color Transformation entry.

That’s it! Your vote saves automatically.

Whether you vote, share this post, leave an encouraging comment, or have simply supported me from the sidelines over the years, thank you. Every bit of encouragement has helped shape the artist and educator I am today, and I’ll never stop being grateful for this incredible community.

Thank you for believing in me. It truly means more than you’ll ever know.

This might be one of the most important things I’ve ever posted.

For years, I thought becoming a better hairstylist meant taking another class…
learning another technique…
mastering another formulation.

And while all of those things matter…

they weren’t what transformed my career.

The biggest shift happened when I changed.

When I stopped trying to please everyone.
When I became okay saying no.
When I started building a life I actually loved outside of the salon.
When I realized confidence isn’t something you’re born with…

it’s something you earn.

Every consultation.
Every mistake.
Every uncomfortable conversation.
Every client who trusted you.

So now I want to ask you something…

“I became a better hairstylist when I finally _______.”

I genuinely want to read these.

They say success is sweeter when it’s shared… and today, I couldn’t agree more.

I’m beyond honored to be nominated as a behindthechair.com Top 100 Finalist in the Collaboration category.

BAILEIGH WISOCKI | HTX Hair, thank you for trusting me, collaborating with me, and girl we brought this vision to life. Sharing this nomination with you is so exciting. I’m so proud of all you have accomplished this year, you are crushing it- all those dreams and manifestations are coming true!

A huge thank you to Kenra Professional Alyssa Adkins ERIC VAUGHN for believing in me, investing in my growth, and continually creating opportunities that challenge me to become a better artist and educator.

And to behindthechair.com thank you for recognizing the work, the creativity, and the collaborations that make this industry so special. To be nominated once was a dream. To receive a second nomination this year is something I’ll never take for granted.

No matter what happens next, I’m already celebrating. The friendships, the artistry, and the journey are ALL a win.

Congratulations to all of the incredible finalists. I can’t wait to celebrate with everyone in August!

2 back to back phone calls = EMERGENCY or You were Nominated for One Shot 2026

Today, that call came and I was shocked, thanks to Megan Winfield for breaking the news.

I’m incredibly honored to be named a behindthechair.com HAIR AWARDS Top 100 Nominee in the Color Transformation category.

I’m so thankful for every client who trusted me, every mentor who challenged me, and every opportunity that’s led me here. This recognition means more than I can put into words. I am so proud of this color and my journey in this industry!

No matter what happens next, I’m celebrating this moment.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

The trend says “Yes… But…” and honestly?

It’s the perfect reminder that both versions of me deserve to be celebrated.

Yes… I’m standing on stages, educating for Kenra, creating techniques I’m proud of, and sharing my passion with stylists around the country.

But… I was also the girl with the blue streaks, a very questionable blonde bob, the girl who loved doing anyones hair even my Great Grandpa’s hair, the empty salon chairs waiting for clients, and the big dreams that felt a little impossible.

Every version of me taught me something.

Every haircut, every hair color (good… and questionable ), every trend, every “failed” attempt, every yes, every no, every class with three people, every opportunity that scared me… led me here.

Hair trends come and go.
Social media trends come and go.(thankfully mirrored images)
Hair colors definitely come and go.

But showing up consistently? Believing in yourself? Continuing to learn, evolve, and say yes to opportunities?

That never goes out of style.

I’m so grateful for every chapter because without the “But,” there would never have been a “Yes.”

Here’s to honoring where we started while staying excited for where we’re headed. The best chapter might still be waiting.

What’s one “Yes… But…” moment in your own journey? I’d love to hear it.