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Blogger | Hair Extensions | Educator Hello and Welcome! Here I bring to you my work as a stylist and biz Gal. You can Also Join the TSS CLUB waitlist.
Im Che Garcia, I am a mom of two, successful salon suite owner, creator of Che Calla Hair extensions & educator for The Successful Stylist Club. I specialize in Hair Extensions including; Natural Beaded Weft/Row, Tape-in, Fusion & Microbeads. Stylist Success Suite is a place where Stylist can go to learn and grow in their business & life. If you want to Work Less and Make more behind the chair the
05/30/2023
“I’ve been the happiest since I’ve had children.
I’ve also been at my lowest.
I’m a much better version of myself.
I also haven’t always liked what I’ve seen when mirrors have been held up to me.
I’ve never been in more company.
And at times never felt so lonely.
Some days I don’t want to end.
Some days I wish away, oh and the guilt from feeling that when they grow so fast.
I’ve never been so sure of who I’m meant to be.
I’ve never wondered so much who I am.
I’ve never felt closer with my husband.
But at times, I’ve never felt more distant.
I believe in myself, I trust myself.
I’ve questioned myself and doubted myself.
I always want to be better for them.
But I’ve yelled and cried and wished I’d handled certain situations better.
I’ve never loved so hard and so fiercely.
And I’ve never felt so vulnerable.
I’ve never been more broken.
And I’ve never been more complete.
I’ve never smiled so much.
I’ve never cried so much.
I’ve never craved alone time more.
But when I am I always feel like somethings missing, like an arm.
I’ve never been so excited to watch them grow.
And simultaneously wished they’d stay little forever.
Some days I feel like I’ve achieved nothing.
But as I think of them at night, I know I’ve achieved everything.
I’ve never looked forward to so much.
And I’ve also, never looked back.
It’s one beautiful contradiction.
A journey of wrong turns that are probably still right.
And dreams of the future even if you don’t get enough sleep to dream.
Exhaustion but effortless love.
The hardest and most rewarding thing ever.
Motherhood. ✨"
📷 and 🖊️
Living slow, embracing the pace.
04/01/2023
When we decided to open our salon suite having a secluded space was a bonus for us because we were dealing with the pandemic rules.
Looking back I was happy to be able to provide that one on one experience that I tried to achieve in a larger salon with more people and conversations happening around.
I was able to focus more on what I was doing and also allow my guest to be comfortable and relaxed.
HOWEVER, I do believe that working with other stylist can be amazing, so long as everyone works as a team. Which is why going into business with Alma was the best decision I could have made.
Surrounding yourself with other like-minded stylists who want to grow with you is key to being successful behind the chair. You can keep each other motivated and inspired while having a good time.
If you can go into a salon suite with a partner I would recommend this over going in solo 💯
1. You won’t feel alone in decision making situations. You’ll be able to bounce ideas off each other.
2. You will have help when it comes to running the business.
3. You will be able to get a piece of that “larger salon” feel with more conversations.
You can find the rest of the video on my YouTube channel below. Pros & Cons on going from a Chain Salon to a Salon Suite. 😉 Make sure to subscribe
——— https://youtu.be/I0Uao3zRNDk
Day 8: Pricing is based on your demographics and location.
Everyone charges differently but I will share what my prices were for the methods I chose to offer and what your should consider when charging your customer.
Natural Beaded Weft Method
FIRST TIME CLIENTS:
Row One: $175
Row Two: $150
Row Three: $100
Mini: $75
Tape-In Method
FIRST TIME CLIENTS: $100 per hour
Microbead/I-tip Method
FIRST TIME CLIENTS: $4 per I-tip strand
When you are ready to price out your services here are a few questions to ask yourself.
If you are supplying the hair or purchasing from a company, you need to make sure you ask yourself how much does it cost?
This means shipping costs, packaging, card processing fees and/or fees charged by the company or vendor.
If you are supplying the hair then you should ask yourself how much does it cost to run my business successfully?
As an entrepreneur there are many expenses that we need to track. A lot of the times we forget what we are actually paying for to run successfully. Keep in mind that if you are paying software services (Quickbooks, Square, website) then you need to make sure you factor in these costs in all of your services. The only way to stay afloat in your business and begin making a profit is to allow yourself space to thrive.
The last thing you want to do is charge what “sally” next door is charging because you think its reasonable & you end up paying out of pocket in the end.
Sit down and give yourself the space to write down EVERYTHING you are paying for to run your business. And I mean everything and factor in that number to your pricing for what you do. You want to be able to offer the best possible service and if you are undercharging then you will burn yourself out in the end.
You don’t want to overcharge either of course. But know your numbers. Everything that goes in and everything that goes out. That is the ONLY way you will know exactly what to charge.
Day 7 of 30 days of extensions (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
// A waiver form is a document that your client will sign before receiving any kind of installation service.
Why is it important to have a waiver/application?
1. They are able to acknowledge what you have spoken about.
2. Allow you to clarify anything they did not understand
3. Protects you as a stylist if anything should go wrong due to negligence or abuse of extensions.
You want to make sure you protect yourself as a stylist/entrepreneur. if anything should go wrong due to negligence or abuse of extensions, they will have signed off understanding that it is not your fault.
You don’t want your customer to come back saying “you never told me that” or “I didn’t get that information” so cover your butt at all costs because while there are some amazing people in the world… there are also those who like to try and take advantage.
Be clear with your marketing so you can attract the right person & use an online application to be able to help when it comes to finding your ideal customer.
You want to make sure you can keep a track record of everything. Protect your craft, your reputation and your time.
// If you need some tips on creating an online application feel to PM me! & if you want a copy of my personal online extensions form click the link below and I’ll send you a plug and play copy. Use it word for word or as a reference I am okay with it either way.
—— https://form.jotform.com/221152912166045
03/07/2023
You guys.. I’m writing my first ever EBOOK!
A while back I gave myself space to think about what I really wanted out of my life and business. Actually I do this often. But one specific time I wrote down what I wanted to do, how I wanted to do it and when. I was able to find out what really lights me up and what I need to let go of in my life… and I followed the love.
Now, life happens and there’s not always a straight shot to the goal but I do always make it a priority to continue my journey until I get there. Part of this journey was creating an ebook for my Stylist friends, since helping to lift my fellow entrepreneurs up was something that lit my soul. For a while, I couldn’t figure out exactly on what I could write about to help, but I finally realized what it was.
I’ve been getting asked over and over again on suite rental info. What the process is like, how to do it, where and more. I figured putting together a step by step book that entails EVERYTHING you should know and do before you decide to rent your own salon suite. From mindset to practices you should take in order to make the BYOBOSS move. All the legal stuff and even a nice checklist to keep on hand when you take the leap. All of the things I wish I knew when I started my own small business.
I am excited to be doing what I love most and though I am still in the process of writing this ebook, I wanted to share my excitement with you!
If you want to get more updates on my ebook and be the first to know when it is available sign up below and I will be in touch! 🥰
https://form.jotform.com/230648161099056
03/27/2021
One thing you might not know about me is that my first found love was hair cutting. (Swipe Left to see how gorgeous this cut came out)
If you have been in my chair before, I’m sure you heard me talk about it but if you haven’t let me explain to you why I absolutely still jump up and down for a haircut.
Beauty School teaches you all of the foundations of the hair world. Strategic ways of cutting hair and more.
I LOVED cutting in school and not to toot my own horn (toot toot) I was damn good at it.
While I loved doing hair extensions (forever) I felt super confident from the jump in my cutting style.
I never gave myself the opportunity to not feel confident and I think that truly is what led me to where I am today.
** I mean we all have our moments but whenever it comes down to the “action part” of anything I do, I go in knowing I am going to be successful.
Which brings me back to the reason why my first found love was hair cutting because it is the root to my confidence in this industry. Which is also probably the most important trait to work on in life and anything you do.
|| Comment below with ✂️ is your talent lies behind the shears.
•• ALSO let’s please acknowledge how gorgeous Brooke is and how refreshing it is to see a beautiful smile and not a big ol square covering her face! Brook was ready to feel new again so she became VIP! We switched things up with Curtain Bangs and Lots of layers!
(We both agreed to her removing her mask and I kept mine on)
|| You Can click this link —> https://linktr.ee/thestylistche & book your next transformation. Choose the VIP DELUXE option for the full package.
Includes:
• Eyebrow Wax
• Wash cut & Blowdry
• Amika Soulfood Deep conditioning treatment
• Six minute Scalp Massage
For just $67 🧡 make the change. Let’s start taking care of ourselves again.
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