We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Rochelle Dingman a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Rochelle, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you share an important lesson you learned in a prior job that’s helped you in your career afterwards?

In today’s competitive business environment, the importance of presenting oneself professionally cannot be overstated. By adhering to a standard of professionalism and ensuring that you are well-groomed every day, you demonstrate to your peers that you take your role seriously and are committed to achieving success in the workplace. The way you present yourself not only influences your own confidence but also impacts how others perceive your level of dedication and competence. Consistently maintaining a professional appearance shows that you value your position and are ready to engage with others in a respectful and productive manner. So, whether it’s through your attire, grooming, or overall demeanor, remember that your professional image plays a significant role in earning the trust and respect of your colleagues.

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?

I’m a Freelance Makeup, Hair Stylist, & Manicurist for: Television & Film industry

I’m the Owner of Shear Fashion Salon based in San Jose CA

An educator for Nail Alliance – Gelish

I have been published in many Magazines for my work as a Makeup – Hairstylist & Manicurist

2018 – 2019 NAHA Finalist
Winner – 2017 NAHA- North American Hairstyling Awards

My previous career I was a Mask Design Engineer for integrated circuits, I have always had a passion for the beauty industry so I went to night school to get my cosmetology license while working in tech, at first I thought it would just be a hobby but I loved it so much I slowly transitioned to full time freelance Artist & opened my own salon with my daughter.
We mostly use Redken Color line in the salon. My daughter & I are both Redken Certified Haircolorists There’s a certain level of acclaim associated with being a Redken Certified Haircolorist, members of this leading group are recognized for their color expertise and commitment to excellence.
We recently added Milbon Gold line which is their newest luxury line of products The Milbon Gold Line features three collections, complete with a shampoo, conditioner and a leave-in treatment for Home Care, along with an entire range of in Salon treatments for each line.
What sets us apart from other salons is we are able to give all of our clients the extra attention to detail in all of our services, we are able to curate products & customizing each service. You can see a full list of services that we provide on our website.

Are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

There are so many Hair, Makeup, Nail & Spa Trade Shows around the country I highly recommend you attend at least once a year to stay current in your craft. They offer free education and it’s a way to network with others in the industry.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

For me the most rewarding aspect of being in the beauty industry is when I’m able to help a client feel more confident about how they look.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.ShearFashions.com
• Instagram: @shearfashionsalon
• Facebook: Shear Fashion Salon

Image Credits

Ed Carlo Garcia
Nicole Long
Joy Strotz