We recently connected with Elizabeth Paschall and have shared our conversation below.

Elizabeth, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Do you think your parents have had a meaningful impact on you and your journey?

My father served 24 years in the Air Force. I grew up watching him work long hours and rotating shifts to support our country. While stationed in Thailand, he met my mother and they were happily married. Even with the challenges of being an immigrant and dealing with language barriers she constantly worked to support our family. Most of the jobs were manual labor such as house keeping and bagging at the commissary. They have always led by example, emphasizing the importance of hard work and going above and beyond. My parents consistently supported me in my aspirations and goals. Without their love and guidance, I wouldn’t be where I am today.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

As a young girl, I admired my Aunt Jan—the seasoned hairstylist with over 50 years of experience. She effortlessly juggled her work, dabbling in movies and running her own salon. Those summer visits to her salon left an indelible mark on me. I watched Aunt Jan transform clients’ hair, sweeping up stray strands in between appointments. This naturally led to my enrollment in beauty school. One day, a remarkable woman named Beth Miller was a guest speaker. Beth’s career spanned Hollywood movies and her own successful salons. Her words resonated with me, igniting a fire within. Before graduating , I reached out to her team at Le Salon and was eventually hired. Inspired by her journey, I wanted to gain as much experience as possible. But life had more surprises in store. Just 16 months later, I found myself married and holding my precious newborn. I confided in Beth about my dream to style hair for movies. Her response—a gentle yet crushing blow—echoed in my mind: “Oh, sweetheart, Hollywood isn’t for new mothers.”
At 19, My focus shifted to raising my daughter and still trying to hone my craft.
Fast forward three years—I stood tall as a single mother, juggling full-time hairstyling and part-time cosmetology instructor. Beth started a new venture, Faces and Nails, and welcomed me as the manager. Fate intervened again when I married and moved to Virginia. There, I chose Salon Vivace and Spa, which surprisingly had an association with Beth.
The following month, I discovered I was expecting my second child. Undeterred, I spent the next nine years perfecting my art. From salon educator to annual training trips in New York and LA, I soaked up knowledge like a sponge. As a creative director, I oversaw the photo shoots and bridal shows. I also wrote about beauty tips for a magazine called the Locals Hottest. After a decade with Salon Vivace, I finally became a managing partner. I still wanted to explore the film industry, so I contacted various production companies and talent agencies. I searched online for anything related to film. Gradually, I entered the world of commercials and film.
And so, my biography unfolds—a tale of resilience, love, and the pursuit of beauty. From Aunt Jan’s salon to the glimmering lights of Hollywood, I’ve woven my story, one strand at a time.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

I strive to help everyone feel beautiful inside and out. I also want to encourage others to pursue their dreams. Beauty is not just about looks. Your mood and your look affect each other. When you feel good, you shine. When you shine, you feel good.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

Hollywood may look glamorous, but it’s a tough place to work. You have to be in the union, and that requires working for 180 days on a union show. That’s very hard to do when you’re not in the union. I had to rearrange my schedule many times to get an extra day of work. I missed the requirements by 6 days in the first year. It took me 2 years to get in the union. When you finally get there, you typically have a minimum of a 12 hour a day. Normally I drive for an hour to the set, work for 16 hours, and then drive back for another hour. And then do it all over again. Shooting on location can be exhausting and the weather can be harsh. You can be freezing or soaked in some cases. It’s a lot of hard work, but I love being on set. I love the bond and the friendship we share as a team.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.elizabethpaschall.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_paschall_/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HausofPasch/
• Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/elizpaschall
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@elizabethpaschall4221?si=lWZ08cFc97Xs2q9Z
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktokbeautyguru

Image Credits
Keith Cephus Yulia McClamrock Jessa Gaul