7. Elizabeth Jane Studio
@elizabeth.jane.hairA conversation with Elizabeth Jane of Elizabeth Jane Beauty Studio.
What led you to leave the salon you were at and start your own?
That is a big reason why I quit was because I was being diagnosed at that time and I would, be hospitalized for weeks at a time. if I would've had a legitimate job in that time, no one would have let me off. I think it was very crucial to start my own business and to be independent and make my own schedule for me to succeed and actually thrive. I need to be able to call the shots.
What structures need to be in place for you to thrive at your job?
There's a part of me that feels like I've let down a little bit with the beauty industry because there's no health insurance. There's no retirement. Typically the beauty industry has been shamed and looked down upon. I think this generation of hairstylists is changing that and changing the view of a hairstylist. I think it's really important, that our industry comes together and we figure something out, you know, because to be a good hairdresser, you have to be healthy.
What are your favorite memories from when you were a kid at your mom's hair salon?
I was always folding the towels and shampooing my mom’s clients. I used to look at my mom and just watch her, make people light up. I would see the clients, just their faces get so excited when they see their hair. Just being at the salon, I feel most comfortable. I feel at peace.
That is a big reason why I quit was because I was being diagnosed at that time and I would, be hospitalized for weeks at a time. if I would've had a legitimate job in that time, no one would have let me off. I think it was very crucial to start my own business and to be independent and make my own schedule for me to succeed and actually thrive. I need to be able to call the shots.
What structures need to be in place for you to thrive at your job?
There's a part of me that feels like I've let down a little bit with the beauty industry because there's no health insurance. There's no retirement. Typically the beauty industry has been shamed and looked down upon. I think this generation of hairstylists is changing that and changing the view of a hairstylist. I think it's really important, that our industry comes together and we figure something out, you know, because to be a good hairdresser, you have to be healthy.
What are your favorite memories from when you were a kid at your mom's hair salon?
I was always folding the towels and shampooing my mom’s clients. I used to look at my mom and just watch her, make people light up. I would see the clients, just their faces get so excited when they see their hair. Just being at the salon, I feel most comfortable. I feel at peace.
