Meet Randie Eaves

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

Randie, so great to have you sharing your thoughts and wisdom with our readers and so let’s jump right into one of our favorite topics – empathy. We think a lack of empathy is at the heart of so many issues the world is struggling with and so our hope is to contribute to an environment that fosters the development of empathy. Along those lines, we’d love to hear your thoughts around where your empathy comes from?

Ever since I was a child, I’ve always been driven by kindness. I wanted to make friends, uplift others, and never understood the need to bring someone down—especially when they didn’t deserve it. I was an emotional kid, maybe too emotional for some, but that sensitivity gave me the ability to deeply connect with people. I never liked seeing others mistreated and often found myself standing up for those who were being excluded or bullied. It hurt me to witness cruelty, and even as a kid, I questioned how some children could lack so much empathy—often wondering about the parents who raised them.

I grew up in knee-high Converse, razor-cut hair, teased styles, and heavy eyeliner. I proudly expressed myself, even if others thought it was weird. But I learned early that staying true to who you are matters. That sense of individuality and care naturally led me to doing hair. It’s more than a career—it’s a way for me to nurture others and help them feel confident in their own skin. Being able to give someone that feeling through my work is one of my greatest accomplishments. Empathy is at the core of everything I do, and I’ll always lead with it, inside and outside of the salon.

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?

My name is Randie Eaves, I’m 27 years old, and I’ve been in love with artistic expression for as long as I can remember. Even before I had the courage to attend hair school, I was doing “kitchen hair” for friends and even on the front porch—anything to feed that creative spark and make people feel beautiful.

Today, I’m focused on expanding my career beyond the chair. While I still love working with clients, I’ve felt called to pour more energy into building a supportive space for other stylists—especially when it comes to mental health and navigating the emotional toll this career can bring. I’m passionate about creating resources and conversations around stylist burnout and finding ways to reignite motivation and community within our industry. We’re not alone, and I want to be a part of that reminder.

I currently work out of a private studio in Spring Hill, Florida, where I’m in the middle of an exciting rebrand. The name will be revealed when the time feels right—but I can say that my clients are a huge part of this journey, and I’m so excited to bring them along for the ride.

Outside of the salon, I also create a holistic hair and skin remedy called The Miracle Oil. It’s handcrafted to help with everything from hair growth to stress-induced eczema, sensitive scalps, and even razor burn. It’s a true multipurpose staple—and something I’ll never stop making because it genuinely helps people feel better in their own skin.

I’m really looking forward to the future—traveling, collaborating with other creatives, and continuing to build something meaningful, both behind the chair and beyond it.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Three things that truly shaped my journey are: my scatterbrained creativity, my eye for color, and staying true to my real personality, not the overly scripted version we were taught to perform. I realized early on that the more I showed up as myself, the more aligned and fulfilling my career became. Clients don’t just connect with your skills they connect with you.

To anyone just starting out: accept the moments of discouragement when they come. They’re part of the path, not the end of it. You will bounce back stronger. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, look for resources, or take classes when you feel stuck. Even just watching TikToks or reels from other stylists can give you a new perspective. We have so much information and community at our fingertips, use it. You are never alone in this journey.

If you knew you only had a decade of life left, how would you spend that decade?

The first thing I’d do is chop my hair into a sharp chin-length bob just to mark the beginning of something bold. Then I’d fly straight to Australia. I’ve always dreamed of cage diving with great white sharks and volunteering at animal sanctuaries there. Giving back to animals who can’t speak for themselves would be a huge part of how I spend those years.

After that? I’d visit every Disney park in the world. Tokyo, Paris, all of them. I’d eat the best food everywhere I go, and dance at every festival and concert I could get to. Music, magic, and memories.

Of course, I’d still be in the studio slanging hair because I truly love what I do. Creating beauty and boosting confidence will always be part of my purpose. But I’d balance that with service—especially for animals and people who need care, love, and light. I’d spend those ten years living loudly, loving deeply, and leaving something good behind.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://Instagram.com/randieeaves
• Facebook: Randie Eaves
• Other: You can find my booking link in both my Facebook and Instagram bios. A dedicated website for my studio is coming soon—stay tuned!

Image Credits

All pictures are mine. 🙂