You Don't Have to Be Good at Something Right Away

One of the hardest parts of taking on a new challenge is being okay with not knowing exactly what you're doing.

I've felt that in training. I've felt it in business. And I've definitely felt it behind the chair.

Hair is an industry where you never really stop learning. Techniques change. New methods come along. The way we approach color, extensions, and hair health continues to evolve.

I've been challenging myself to keep learning, even when it means stepping outside of what feels familiar.

That's one of the reasons I'm continuing to invest in education and recently decided to refresh my skills in keratin tip extensions. I'm also continuing to teach extension classes, which has pushed me into a completely different kind of learning.

Teaching requires you to slow down and really understand why you're doing something. You have to be able to explain your technique, anticipate questions, and look at your own process from a different perspective.

And every time I teach, I learn something, too.