We were lucky to catch up with Janine Jarman recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Janine, so excited to talk about all sorts of important topics with you today. The first one we want to jump into is about being the only one in the room – for some that’s being the only person of color or the only non-native English speaker or the only non-MBA, etc Can you talk to us about how you have managed to be successful even when you were the only one in the room that looked like you?
So, I am extremely short with a loud and raspy voice that always comes as a shock to people. Regardless of the fact that there’s always comments flying around about my size, I find it to be an advantage bc it makes me memorable and I much rather be memorable than forgettable. Although, it is super awkward when people ask me if they can pick me up.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
This is the first ever protein perm and texture care line that strengthens and shapes hair from the inside out with our exclusive PisumProtex™ technology. Vegan, sulfate surfactant and paraben-free. Brewed in Italy and conjured in Los Angeles by me. I have been perm obsessed for years and knew that in order to get stylists and clients perming again, a lot would need to change, and I have spent the last couple of years perfecting this line to do just that. Curl Cult’s fresh approach and smell makes you forget the perms of the past, elevating the entire experience. Real results that are soft and shiny. Touchable curls and texture in under two hours. All hair types and textures are welcome here because this is NOT your momma’s perm. For volume, coils, curlreforming, de-frizzing, waves, cowlick fixes, beachy textures, or to even-out inconsistent curl patterns, the Curl Cult® protein perm does it all. Oh, and yes, we can perm on previously lightened hair too! Our retail line is perfect for naturally curly and textured hair as well, meeting all the “curly girl” guidelines and enriched with our PisumProtex™ technology. This is more than just another curly line but rather a METHODOLOGY developed by a hairstylist. Online certification ensures that technicians are using best practices. Educational trend releases keep pushing stylists to try new things and leveling up their curlgame.
We’re so excited to announce that after two year we have Dolly Potion coming this fall! Dolly Potion is our new anti-humidity volume foam, great for all hair types and textures especially giving volume to fine limp curls; a much needed addition to the Curl Cult family.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
1. Don’t be afraid to fail 2. Get back up quickly
3. Stay curious
Overcoming my fear of failure was most impactful because it allowed me to accept the fact that it’s part of the process and helped me get over it. The ability to get back up from failure quickly has impacted my journey positively by making me resilient and adaptable in challenging times like COVID, the recession, etc. Staying curious helped develop Curl Cult while my salons were shut down during Covid.
How can folks who want to work with you connect?
Totally! We want mom-influencers looking for a makeover, anyone who has naturally textured hair that would love to try our products out, or anyone looking for a texture treatment to elevate their look with wash and go hair.
DM us on Instagram @curlcult.com or email us at info@curlcult.com
Contact Info:
- Website: www.curlcult.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/curlcult
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinejarman?challengeId=AQGEbh3n4J-O-wAAAYl6UXHErbfSxl90i4y5uynmiyLcHQszcqfT8CM56lqbJPOKFicAwrqjU1td_cCo2BW4rw_MrI6Nu8Xz8g&submissionId=9729102c-adfe-7317-0789-14886299876e&challengeSource=AgGwSMOOJ_Oq1gAAAYl6UZ2J6WaKSDMJEAxaPCbHEx0YWbpfeCzJZNTgDNYp_FM&challegeType=AgGHfQ44ZK-abAAAAYl6UZ2NSJkWh8FZ_N6JuxdmobX-hBFtNmisfnk&memberId=AgEj4u3powHs4gAAAYl6UZ2QhfQfjk3YRj0Qf78IeM2xa5o&recognizeDevice=AgFOTz95DelvKwAAAYl6UZ2UqGpy7MdMKj_z83FcNLlsJQaM-KK8
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