Episode 2 - Toxic salon environment with side of legislation
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We've all been there, working in a toxic salon environment. You know the one - where the drama is never-ending, and it seems like every day is a battle.
It's hard to focus on your work when you're constantly dealing with drama and negativity from your co-workers. Not to mention, this type of environment can be really stressful.
In Episode 2 of The Chair-apist, I interview Darcy from Emerson Salon. We discuss the toxic salon paradigm or toxicity within the salon environment. We also discuss current and proposed legislation affecting the hair and beauty industry and what you can do to get involved. This is a must-listen for anyone in the hair and beauty industry!
Darcy, from Emerson Salon, has been in the hair industry for 25 years and is one of the founders of Cosmetologists of Washington United-a lobbying group. Darcy is passionate about making sure that cosmetologists have a strong voice in Washington and that the industry is regulated in a way that benefits both consumers and professionals.
It's More than Just Cutting Hair
As a stylist, you are expected to be proficient in many different areas, from cutting and coloring hair to interacting with clients. You also have to balance that with working alongside other stylists. You may not have anything in common with them, but you still have to find a way to get along. It's a lot of work!
You can't control other people. You can only meet them where they're at. Which is a hard lesson to implement, because people can be really triggering or upsetting. Or they could be on an opposite political value system than you. Or they could be in a different place in their personal emotional journey. But if you're feeling a toxic situation, you have to figure out how to handle it. You can't control other people, so you have to take care of yourself first. And that's not always easy, but it's necessary. So, if you're feeling overwhelmed or upset, take a step back and breathe. It's okay to put yourself first sometimes.
Making Our Voices Heard in the Legislature
Cosmetologists of Washington United was started in 2019 in response to a proposed booth rental ban. It started organically on social media and culminated with overflowing the hearing rooms in Olympia when it became time to vote on the Bill.
It's important to remind people that Cosmetologists of Washington United is not just an association for the self-employed. It's for everybody – salon owners, booth renters, single chair salons, etc.
We want to be part of proactive, constructive adjustments to things that affect our careers, whether it's regulatory stuff or, you know, dealing with B&O or whatever
Learn More about Cosmetologists of Washington United at: https://cosmetologistsofwashingtonunited.org/
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