2019 December Faulkner Lifestyle
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spotlight<br />
How long have you been in business in <strong>Faulkner</strong><br />
County? I just started back behind the chair in April<br />
after being in salon sales for 5 years.<br />
What do you love most about your business<br />
and why? Being able to be creative and help others<br />
feel comfortable with who they are an also embrace<br />
change to give them confidence<br />
How has your business changed/evolved over<br />
time? Our techniques have definitely changed and<br />
how we would apply color or lightener to achieve<br />
certain looks the client is wanting<br />
What are some of the latest trends in your<br />
industry? Balayage and hand tied extensions have<br />
definitely become a highly requested service this year<br />
What sets you apart from other businesses<br />
in your industry? I had the chance to work with<br />
many brands the last 5 years and that has given<br />
me the chance to see their facilities and learn their<br />
background. I also had the chance of having first<br />
hand education given from the companies and<br />
brands which I was able to learn the new trends and<br />
upcoming techniques<br />
How are you involved in your community/<br />
county? If I’m not able to be out with the community,<br />
I like to donate hair services or products to any<br />
event or charity when needed<br />
PHOTO BY BRANDY STRAIN-DAYER<br />
The Hair Co<br />
Elizabeth Simon, Stylist<br />
625 Salem Road, Conway<br />
Monday-Friday by appointment<br />
What do you love most about being a business<br />
owner in<strong>Faulkner</strong> County? I love being a hairstylist<br />
in Conway because it’s a growing city with where so<br />
many are eager to stay with the new and on going<br />
trends. The people here love supporting local shops<br />
and stores and it’s such a great place to be a part of.<br />
Who is/was your inspiration for owning a business<br />
and why? My inspiration for becoming a<br />
hairstylist started in high school when I started doing<br />
pageants. Learning how to present myself gave me<br />
the confidence I needed and I wanted to share that<br />
with other girls and women<br />
What plans do you have for the future? My plans<br />
for the future are to strive to be the best stylist I can<br />
for anyone who sits in my chair and continue to<br />
further my education within hair and fashion and<br />
bring that back to my clients<br />
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