You can own all the hair scissors and great products that you want: kasho scissors, name brand shears, funky razors, toshiba scissors – but if you’re aspiring to one day own your own salon all those things aren’t the same as finally being about to build your own business.
For one woman, realizing that dream has been an exciting, scary, and rewarding ride. Tina Stevens opened her own salon in West Virginia after working for several other shops in surrounding areas since graduating from Huntington Beauty College in 1996. After more than ten years working for others, Stevens decided it was time to put her dreams into action.
“I just thought it was time for it and the encouragement I received meant a lot to me,” Stevens said.
Stevens said the opportunity has made her feel independant and has so far been a very positive experience: she’s tripled her business since opening in July. It may have to do with going above and beyond basic hair-cutting services. She will soon be carrying Mirabella and other makeup products. Shear Perfections currently does not offer manicure or pedicure services, but is planning on doing so in the future.
Stevens is averaging 368 customers a month, or 4,416 customers a year. With that kind of average, she should be living her dream for years to come.
