We had the good fortune of connecting with Erica Thornton and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Erica, what’s something about your industry that outsiders are probably unaware of?
Outsiders are very unaware of this beauty profession the amount of licensed professionals whom love this industry!

These professionals eat, sleep, dream about an industry that supports or families & lifestyles. The joys that come from starting to finishing beauty school, to obtaining thr license we studied so hard for. All this and more is what drives us to remain in this industry. There are time we spend so much times alway from family and other events just to be in salon doing what we love. Many people assume that this is just a job for us. It’s way more. It’s a rewarding career!

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Being a cosmetologist is very fun and ongoing learning! Daily it’s something new to. learn about!

I have a upbeat joyous personality that my many clients enjoy! They have allowed me to have conversations about life, family, business and the world while I work on their heads!!!

I listened to God, that’s why I’m a cosmetologist today! He knew that I’ve always wanted to be licensed, to be able to obtain training around the world! Yeah, that’s how much this field has to offer!!!

I want all to know that I love the beauty industry! All hair is is beautiful and my hands enjoy doing a whole 360 to each client!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Shout out to the old school stylist! They are still in the game! Thriving & creating, not conforming too much the new style of the business of cosmetology! They stand on the structure that just doesn’t go wrong!!! I’ve watched & learned how they know way more of products, designs, business with out changing to this new way! Such as deposits to obtain an appointment.

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Image Credits
All photos are taken my Erica Thornton

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