ABOUT THE STUDIO UPSTAIRS - BURLEIGH'S LEADING HAIR SALON

We are so excited to have another 2 education days coming up in our calendar (with some amazing collaborators joining us!), and with tickets almost sold out, it’s clear the hair community loves these workshops too. We sat down with TSU’s founder Jess to chat about all things education, the importance of community and why she loves seeing professionals come together to share their knowledge.

Q1. Why did you start putting together education days?

The hairdressing industry is something that is constantly evolving and there is a gap between what we do in the salon and what big brand education brands are teaching. I wanted to create something that is non-biased to a product company that would be super relatable and ego-free that any hairdresser could come and learn tips and tricks and would feel safe and comfortable enough to ask questions that would help them in their day to day salon life. Typically hairdressing has always been competitive with hairdressers not wanting to share information with other hairdressers because they feel like they are giving away their secrets. I feel more than ever I am passionate about hairdressers coming together as a community to support each other and this is one of the ways I can help.

Q2. What are your favourite things about hosting these?

Getting to meet new people/local hairdressers. Building a community where we can reach out and help each other through tough times. Sharing what not to do (because I have made so many mistakes in my career) and helping to inspire hairdressers to live a better-balanced life and know their worth.

Q3. You’re a big believer in community over competition. What about this resonates with you?

I’m sick of the old way of hairdressing, sick of how it made me feel as a hairdresser and the way I know it made my previous staff feel. We have to evolve and it’s time to get rid of old stubborn ways in the industry.

Q4. In what direction would you like to see the hair industry move?

I would like to see it move more towards changing the stereotype of hairdressers. Hairdressers are normally so overworked and so underpaid and they are such artists and we are so passionate about what we do yet typically we are seen as stupid and dropouts from school. I would love to see the stereotype of hairdressers change in general, and how they perceive themselves as well.

Q5. You have 2 upcoming education days collaborating with Renee Saville and Roca Verde salons. What are you excited about/what can we expect from these?

I’m excited to learn from these two amazing forces in the industry in particular sharing the floor with two amazing businesswomen. It’s not just about hairdressing but also communicating with them as similar business owners and learning from their experiences in life is always a really interesting part of the day.