Today we’d like to introduce you to Mosie Boyle.
Mosie, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I knew from a young age that I wanted to help people feel better about themselves. I was always the kid at my high school cutting hair in the bathroom (and getting in trouble for it). My family was always very supportive and knew that I had to do something creative with my future. Fast forward to finishing cosmetology school and quickly finding my salon home, Hyde Edwards salon, and spa. I have been In the same salon for nine years with a great salon family. Spending the entirety of my twenties in the same work environment has transformed me as a person. Through the years, I also have found another home as an educator with Davines Haircare. I have always been passionate about education and keeping inspired by the artists around me. In order to be the best stylists I can be, I have to remain inspired and educated on current information and the best way to do that is to teach! From my education and salon experience, I have furthered my career by adding freelance work to my portfolio as well as building a Bridal Hair and Makeup business. I also have been working closely with a few local photographers and modeling agencies to generate images for brands and portfolios. Additionally, I have been teaching on my own at a local cosmetology school in the advanced styling program helping to teach and inspire new stylists coming into the industry. All in all, I love our industry and love being a part of it.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Being an entrepreneur always has its ups and downs! The struggle is very real to maintain your self-worth and creativity while you’re trying to build a clientele and make some money! Girls gotta eat! Being a young woman in any vulnerable career can be a huge test. I struggled a ton with balancing second jobs, relationships, and life with trying to build my own brand. To be honest, I really struggled with being lazy! I have to still find ways to ALWAYS be working towards bettering myself and even motivation to HUSSLE. I Am always looking to do a fun photo shoot, learn a new technique, read a business book or even take some REAL time to focus on my work/life balance. One of the most important things that I have learned is to MANAGE MY EGO. I know it sounds yucky but really our egos can get in the way of success and becoming our best version of ourselves. I remember something someone in my industry said that really stuck with me (might be a little off in verbiage) – “if you’re the best in the room, you’re in the wrong room.”
What should we know about your business? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
I kinda covered that in the first question a little but here’s a little more. I feel very proud to have maintained a clientele behind the chair at the same salon for almost a decade. I have been teaching with Davines haircare for six or so years as support for salons in the Southern California area. I work closely with the salons to be technical and business support for their stylists. It’s important to maintain relationships with people in your industry even if they don’t work directly with you! I also work as a Bridal Hair and Makeup artist. I have patterned with my friend, a local photographer Ryan West, to be a team of photographer and stylists for modeling agencies and local clothing brands. Behind the chair, I am lucky enough to have about a 50/50 clientele of men and women. I specialize in sustainable hair being natural colors likes Blondes and Brunettes. I work with a lot of special events and up styling. I also really enjoy that I am the “go to” for questions about products in the salon.
What do you feel are the biggest barriers today to female leadership, in your industry or generally?
As women, especially as hair stylists, it can be really hard to get people to take us seriously. One thing that I don’t feel like people realize is that people in our industry are the only people licensed to touch people other than doctors. That’s huge! So, we have to find a very humble way to be powerful while managing our ego while still having people seriously. It’s a huge challenge. Education and constant work toward being the best you can speak VOLUMES and also give you the glowing confidence you need to be successful.
Contact Info:
- Website: mosieboyle.squarespace.com
- Email: mosieboyle@gmail.com
- Instagram: @Mosie Boyle
Image Credit:
Ryan West Photography, Jennifer Yount Photography, Brooke Aliceon Photography
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