When I popped into Alizabeth’s Salon, Hair with a Purpose in Lewisburg PA, I was so pleased to see a play mat on the floor and her babe on her lap… THIS IS WHY I RECORD THIS PODCAST! I want moms to know about this amazing industry that is perfect for being a working mom! She says lots of extra help friends + family make it possible. And she’s even been able to go as far a Jamaica for a destination wedding!



Her love for hair began her senior year of high school b/c her junior year she had enough credits to graduate so her guidance counselor suggested Sun Tech her Sr. year. She only wanted to do hair to get job doing hair while being in college to be a therapist then realized this was where she needed to be! 13 years later she now has her own salon with 2 stylists! Her first job was for 3.5 years at smart style at Walmart which she says it’s great b/c people go for household items and think ‘’let me get a hair cut while I’m here’’ they’re not looking for perfection.

When she named her salon she wanted a meaning with the name saying because ''it’s not just about their hair’’ she wants to meet their internal needs too. She says’'if I can like just bring a little bit of sunshine to someone's day just from you know doing their hair like that's like such a that's a big deal to me.’’ The name was solidified when she shared her idea with a client who began tearing up + said  ''I’ve been searching for such a long time what my purpose in the world is!’’ Alizabeth's mission to leave a positive impact on people and be a positive influence in their lives — is evident as she inspired one client to lose over 100lbs!



PRO TIPS:

#1 | Start at Smart Style + hone your craft (Because if you're going to Walmart to get your  haircut you don’t care about quality)

#2 | Wand for brides can get through hair faster

#3 | the consultation is everything; you have to hear what you’re clients aren’t saying

#4 | For stacked bobs always pull hair back and to middle

#5 | if you’re not passionate about people don’t do hair

#6 | Network

FAVE PRODUCTS:

Color: was Matrix now Framesi 

WORKING SPRAY 14 by Kenra

ULTRA FREEZE SPRAY 30 by Kenra when you don’t want it to move

STYLE FREESTYLE SPRAY by Keune is flexible + finishing

AQUAGE FINISHING SPRAY for styling brides

QUAGE Beyond Body Sealing Spray for setting a nice firm curl



Styling treatment Oil by Paul Mitchell light weight for shine, heat protection + volume.

CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray: for blow drying because like literally one spritz of that and someone's hair is like more than enough. A little bit goes a long way.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

💗 People don’t HAVE to sit in your chair, they chose you!

💗 Speak things into existence ie) picture your book and say visualize ''This is going to fill up today’’

💗 Take a hard look at your life + where you're at before you open a salon

CURRENT OBSESSION:

My Shark Blowdryer



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www.Facebook.com/AlizabethJoy

www.Facebook.com/HairwithaPurpose



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xo, Jules