Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Laura Pendergraft. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Laura, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. What sort of legacy are you hoping to build. What do you think people will say about you after you are gone, what do you hope to be remembered for?

When I’m gone, I would hope that my clients would remember me treating them with respect, compassion, and warmth. A lot of my clients are like family to me and I truly care about them. In the end, I would like to be remembered as simply being a kind person.

Laura, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I’ve been doing hair since 2014, and I have learned so much about not only hair, but people also. Becoming a hairstylist was not a childhood dream, but when I toured a cosmetology school in 2014 I knew Immediately that’s what I was meant to do. I signed up and started 2 days later.

I specialize in color, but I do haircuts as well. There is just something so magical and transformative about color that I have always loved. The right color can make someone glow.

I think what sets me apart from other hairstylists is the fact that I really listen to what people are saying, what they want, and what they don’t want. I try my best to get inside their heads and find out exactly what they want to do. I try to make my space as welcoming as possible; to make sure clients feel safe and comfortable.

What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?

I think my tendency to be really honest and straightforward when it comes to color has helped build my reputation as a color specialist. My goal is to ask as many questions as possible during the consultation, so I have a clear vision for what the client wants. Listening to what they actually want is so important.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

I had to let go of the idea that I would never make any mistakes and everyone would love me. Spoiler alert- not everyone is going to like you or the way that you do hair! Learning to accept that I can’t please everyone is something I’m still working on, but I’ve come a long way.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://laura-elizabeth-hair.square.site
• Instagram: Lauraelizabeth_hair