Meet Tessa Scissorhands

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Tessa Scissorhands. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Tessa below.

Tessa, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us today. We’re excited to dive into your story and your work, but first let’s start with a broader topic that might be stopping many of our readers from pursuing their dreams – haters, nay-sayers, etc. How have you managed to persist despite haters and nay-sayers that inevitably follow folks who are doing something unique, special or off the beaten path?
Well, first I say thank you! To those who take their time and energy to keep an eye on me, say “oh did you see what Tessa said/did/showed/posted?’ “They hate us cause they ain’t us,” right? If someone is willing to hate on you and keep it going, they are using their time and energy thinking about you, so thank you. <3

The nay-sayers, can be friends and family so that can be rough. They may say that you’re unable or shouldn’t open your own business, etc, maybe you won’t succeed. It can be scary and hard to deal with. I did have this happen with my fiancé at the very beginning of my career. Change is scary for everyone involved. But you have to keep on keeping on. If you think something is gonna work, keep on trying. Without failure there is no learning.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
Well hi there! I’m Tessa Scissorhands, a salon suite owner, healthy hair educator, and extension specialist! I’m pretty good at the things I like and love to do, and don’t really want to do the things I don’t like….but I’m learning to be better with that. Based out of Mesa, AZ I focus on the health and wellness of a clients hair. When I teach classes, I focus on small class sizes in an intimate setting. I think all “students” should have the ability to learn in a setting that is best for them and big classes with 15+ attendees can be super intimidating.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Having a good work ethic, being willing to go with the flow, and always looking to learn more.

If you’re early on in your journey, work on the skills you struggle with. Saying yes to things you’d normally want to say no to – and feeling good about being able to say no when needed. No, is a full and complete sentence.

How would you describe your ideal client?
I have two ideal clients!

1, the stylist who is interested in education without a brand! Meaning they’re looking past marketing and names and wanting to know science and ingredients and how and why things work and not just what a sales person says it does.

2, the client who understands that hair is an investment. Both extensions and color require care. Hair requires care, but if you’re not going to take care of it at home, there is only so much I can do in the salon. Hair is a 50/50 relationship. 50% what happens in the salon and 50% what happens at home.

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