Today we’d like to introduce you to Alex Veasey.
Alex, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
When I was 18 I went to Pitt Community College as a freshmen and I was taking the regular classes you take to be a University Transfer. I called my dad close to the second semester and told him I didn’t want to be in college anymore and I wanted to find something I would be more interested in. Growing up, my great grandmother owned her own Beauty Salon, my cousin married a hairstylist and my sister ended up being a hairstylist as well. I ended up touring a wonderful family owned hair school in Greenville, Sc and immediately applied. I never thought this would have been the road I would take but I can’t imagine doing anything else as a career. Growing up I was raised by a fashionable mom where her hair and makeup was always done so it just came very natural to me.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It has not. Doing hair you have to build a very tough skin. Especially in the first years. You can’t make everyone happy and that’s something I still tell myself to this day. Building a clientele comes with a lot of trial and tribulations. Owning your own business as well comes with a lot of trial and tribulations, It is not always easy.. it can be scary, and challenging and overwhelming. I try to be positive in the not so positive slower times to get me through.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
In hair school I was always very fast (and efficient) at foiling. It’s super therapeutic to me and it allows me to continue to get better at it. I do a TON of foiling and balayage. It really is one of my favorite things to do on a client. Over the years I have truly learned that everybody’s hair will not do what they want It to and its okay to be honest to that person and simply say “that is not feasible for your hair”. Over the years that has helped me open up more to my clients and to be more honest and hale them understand the “why”
So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
Word of mouth, or social media support. Those are the two things over the last 12 years of being in the industry that has helped me for sure. Also, just being supportive in general. That helps a ton.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://alexveasey.glossgenius.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/veaseyhair
