{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67bde1122dbc20e82c437cd2/6a0da3a596570bc1385b47eb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How To Become A... Hairdresser","description":"<p>What does it really take to become a hairdresser and how do you turn a passion for hair into a career?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>How To Become A…</em>, Grace speaks to Jomelyn about building a career in hairdressing, specialising in colour, and creating a private one-to-one hair experience for clients in Hackney Wick.</p><p>From doodling hairstyles in school books to running her own hair suite, Jonalyn shares the reality of breaking into the industry and carving out her own path.</p><p><br></p><p>She explains:</p><ul><li>What a day in the life of a hairdresser really looks like</li><li>Why trust and client experience matter so much</li><li>How apprenticeships helped her learn hands-on</li><li>What it’s like to specialise in Asian hair and colour</li><li>Why creativity and confidence go hand in hand in hairdressing</li></ul><p><br></p><p>She also shares:</p><ul><li>Her early interest in theatrical hair and makeup</li><li>Why she changed direction from makeup to hair</li><li>How she learned through trial, error, and YouTube</li><li>What it was like working in salons, wigs, and with cancer and alopecia patients</li><li>How she built her own business around calm, personal, and ethical service</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Plus, we get into:</p><ul><li>Starting again after COVID</li><li>Growing a client base through word of mouth and social media</li><li>Why finding your niche can change everything</li><li>The importance of creating a space where clients feel seen, relaxed, and cared for</li><li>If you’re interested in:</li><li>Hairdressing careers</li><li>Creative jobs and beauty careers</li><li>Apprenticeships and specialist training</li><li>Salon life and entrepreneurship</li><li>Building a business in the beauty industry</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is an inspiring look at what it really means to become a hairdresser and how much artistry, patience, and personal connection sits behind the chair.</p><p>@jomelynferrashair</p>","author_name":"Grace Stevens"}