We were lucky to catch up with Karinna Fischer recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Karinna , thanks for joining us today. How did you come up with the idea for your business?

My vision for All Hallows’ came to fruition in the early months of 2020, during the height of the Covid-19 epidemic. My previous salon, along with the majority of businesses at the time, had been closed for over two months. While this was a scary and uncertain time for us, being forced to take a pause allowed me to sit with myself and reassess my goals. I spent much of that time digging into my spirituality and losing myself in various forms of art. I believe that this allowed me to shift my perspective and gain a clearer understanding of what I wanted, and what I knew I was capable of.

I will never get tired of saying that I have the best clients in the world. They supported me during those months of uncertainty, bought giftcards to support my business, and waited patiently until we could finally open our doors again. This alone assured me that I had established a client base that was loyal to me and my work. I knew that they would follow me anywhere.

When the doors to the salon finally reopened, things were different. We were only allowed to take one client at a time, as opposed to constantly being double booked and seeking the help of an assistant. The energy was calmer, quieter. My co-workers talked about how much they missed the “hustle,” and I quickly realized that I enjoyed this slower pace. Not only did it allow me to create better hair, but it helped me to build stronger relationships with my guests. I longed for an environment that would reflect a more personable experience.

One Monday morning, I sat outside of a coffee shop with my journal and a new set of tarot cards that I was still becoming acquainted with, when an emblem came to my mind. I started to sketch a pumpkin with two vines of ivy sprouting from either side. Then, the name All Hallows’ came to me, and I wrote it out underneath in a whimsical font. I immediately took a photo, sent it to my sister, and asked if she could bring this logo to life. It didn’t take long for her to draw it up, and even better than I envisioned.

All Hallows’ Hair Studio came to life shortly after that, and the rest is history.

I wanted to create a space that felt comfortable, safe, magical, and empowering. The decor is complete with velvet black walls, ethereal lighting, whimsical greenery, and bewitching artwork. Refreshments are provided, and guests are welcome to choose any film/tv show to watch or listen to music of their choice during their visit. Silent and sensory-sensitive options are also available. All Hallows’ is a judgement-free safe space for everyone, always.

Karinna , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I have been interested in many aspects of “the arts” for as long as I can remember. I participated in theater, orchestra, band, gymnastics, and various art and writing clubs growing up. Although I did very well academically, I knew that I would not pursue your standard “9-5” career. My interest in hair stems back to my childhood; cutting and coloring the hair of my Barbie dolls. That interest only intensified as I began to experiment with my own hair in my adolescence . After touring a local hair school during my senior year of high school, I knew instantly that hair artistry was what I was meant to do.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

After All Hallows’ was open for a few months, I decided to branch out to tiktok and made a video of a “day in the life” at the salon. Little did I know that this video would very quickly go viral. It was a pleasant surprise, and also a very humbling experience. The amount of messages I received over the next couple of months was overwhelming at times. Nevertheless, I am very grateful for the exposure and for the guests I have met since then. As far as advise, just be yourself and you will attract the right people.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

I will be the first to admit that it wasn’t an easy road to get to where I am now. Even before doing hair, I always struggled to fit in. Upon being hired at my first salon, I was immediately told to “tone down” my pink and purple hair in fear of scaring off guests. I was even told at one point that my goal of having a mostly creative color clientele would be “almost impossible.” I knew that vivid color was where I could express my artistic freedom but the other obstacle in my way was connecting with clients. When I first started on the floor, I had a difficult time building a clientele. I didn’t really know why at first; the passion was there, so what was missing? I realized I had allowed the repression get to me the point to where I was building a wall around myself, making it difficult to build that trusting relationship. There were multiple times where I even thought to myself, “maybe there aren’t enough people out there that I can relate to and that will trust me with something as important to them as their hair. Over the years, I have learned if you are true to yourself, you are passionate about what you do, and you really put your heart into it, the success will follow. At the end of the day, do what makes you happy. Do what you love, and do it with love. As cheesy as it sounds, you just have to believe in yourself.

Contact Info:

• Website: Allhallowshairstudio.com
• Instagram: Allhallowshair