In a chair with: Monae Everett – Essence

Hairdresser Monae Everett she knew what she desired to do with the remaining of her life when she entered highschool. While preparing to begin her studies, she decided that taking over cosmetology could be a great method to earn more money and pursue her passion. “When I learned there was an entire beauty industry dedicated to making people look and feel amazing, I had to get involved,” Everett says.

Despite her hunger for the industry, some people in her life still felt different. Her family and highschool counselors viewed cosmetology as a stepping stone, not a profession. They wanted her to concentrate on her studies. But “I knew my mother couldn’t afford to send me to college, even on a partial scholarship. So I thought it would be great to work at a salon to make sure I could support myself in another way.”

The following years required Everett to balance every little thing. She began studying in her first yr of school, actively participating in cosmetology classes at her former highschool. In addition, she also became an assistant at a local hairdressing salon.

Before she became a certified hair stylist, she had already discovered infinite possibilities beyond the salon. “I remember learning about celebrity hairstyles; realizing that there are so many different career paths in the beauty industry has been life-changing,” she says. “The more I delved into working in the entertainment industry, the more I found other ways to achieve success in the beauty industry without having to work in a salon.” These opportunities have included working with artists similar to Mara Brock Akil, Joyce Wrice, styling covers for magazines similar to ESSENCE and more.

Additionally, Everett continues its success by helping young stylists create opportunities outside of salons. “I actually have a whole Online Academy called Monaè Life Academy committed to helping artists find success beyond the chair. Her mentorship program has helped a whole bunch of artists achieve and pursue their dreams, including styling hair and makeup for celebrities, seeing their work on red carpets, working behind the scenes at New York Fashion Week, scoring credits in movies, and more.

“Save yourself years of frustration by working with a paid mentor,” says Everett. “I am a big supporter of paid mentorships because they cover the curriculum and are designed to teach you certain things. Once you put in the work, you will also see success from the experience.”

Below, Everett details her favorite products and hairstylist, hair care myths, and more.

Her favorite product:

Oribe texturizing spray. I really like achieving lasting volume.

Her favorite hairstyles:

Pony! When done accurately, it might probably lift and sculpt your face to present people something to discuss

Her top suggestions for healthy hair:

Think shine over oil. Use techniques and products that bring out your hair’s natural shine, fairly than adding oils that may weigh it down and make it look stiff.

Myths about hair care that I would like to debunk:

Black women can and do have long hair. Hair grows on average half an inch per thirty days. With proper care and moisturization of your hair, you’ll maintain and see your length. In addition, braids don’t at all times protect like singles and crocheting. They often damage the hair and cause it to interrupt.

What she learned from her clients:

I learned that I may be a woman who may have a tremendous profession.

How he uplifts his clients:

When I nominate them, I focus entirely on them and fix great importance to their achievements because everyone deserves to be celebrated.