Let’s talk real beauty biz, no fluff. In this episode of Beauty Bound, Cristal sits down with Jenny Wayne, owner of Hairway2Heaven26 in Helotes, Texas, to get brutally honest about what new stylists are (and aren’t) learning, why 10-minute consultations are a non-negotiable, and how a team-first color studio can turn anxious graduates into confident professionals.Jenny shares her journey from Germany’s multi-year cosmetology training to building a level-based salon in Texas that actually teaches the craft: real consultations, advanced color theory, texture education (including curly haircut fundamentals), and hands-on collaboration you don’t get when you’re working alone in a suite. We get into state testing, mannequin vs. human models, assisting, retail done right, how to price like a pro, and why it’s okay to refer out what you don’t love.If you’re a beauty school student, new stylist, salon owner, or suite renter thinking about your next move, this one’s your roadmap to building skills, confidence, and a career that lasts.What You’ll LearnEducation Gap (and Fixes): Why many grads can’t run a 10-minute consult, how to practice it, and how salons can rebuild confidence fast.Curly Hair ≠ Afterthought: Why texture education belongs at the beginning (not the end) and what “understanding how hair falls” really means.Color Theory That Pays: Neutralizing on real canvases (not just the book), banding fixes, and avoiding muddy results.Germany vs. U.S. Training: Multi-year school + apprenticeship, testing on humans, and why mannequins aren’t enough.Level-Based Growth: Jenny’s Associate → Level 1–5 path, goals, and the numbers that actually move a stylist up.Teamwork That Sells: Two-person blowouts, efficient foiling/assisting, and consult-driven retail without feeling salesy.Pricing & Professionalism: Why “cheap” isn’t a strategy, how clients buy experience + expertise, and where to draw the line.Comp & Benefits: W-2 employment, hourly + commission, same-day tips, flexibility, and even 401(k)—yes, for stylists.Fan-Favorite Moments“Can you actually hold a 10-minute consultation?” — the bar every stylist should clear.Why two stylists blow-drying a client at once makes her feel like a queen (and saves real time).The brutally honest take on suites vs. salons (lonely vs. collaborative).Cristal’s story of being told she “wasn’t fast enough”… and opening her own studio anyway.Jenny on refusing services she doesn’t love—and referring out with zero ego.Key TakeawaysConsultation is the service. If you can’t lead a clear, 10-minute consult that sets expectations, you’re gambling with results, retail, retention—and reviews.Texture belongs at the foundation. Curly and wavy cutting isn’t an elective; it’s core. Learn how hair falls first, then add techniques.Theory meets canvas. Books say blue cancels orange. Real heads bring residual red, bands, splat dyes, porosity… Learn neutralization in context.Team Over Lone Wolf. Assisting, foiling help, and two-person finish work compound speed, quality, and client experience.Specialize to grow. Love color? Double down. Hate updos? Refer out. Expertise beats being a “maybe” at everything.Pay models matter. Clarity (hourly + commission), benefits (W-2, 401k), and same-day tips keep great stylists in-house and motivated.Education never stops. Classes, shows, and intentional team events build confidence, culture, and revenue.🖥 *Follow Us for More:**Connect with us on Social Media*https://www.instagram.com/beautyboundtx/https://www.facebook.com/BeautyBoundTXhttps://www.tiktok.com/@beauty.bound*Cristal Rubio* (Beauty Pro Bookkeeping): https://www.instagram.com/beautyprobookkeeping | https://www.beautyprobookkeeping.com*Filmed & Produced by:* Peachtree Rose Marketing: https://peachtreerosemarketing.com | https://www.instagram.com/podcaststudiosatx | https://www.instagram.com/peachtreerosemarketing | Matt Nelson: https://www.instagram.com/officialmattnelson