Overview

Turn your passion into a paycheck. The roadmap for a career in cosmetology seems straightforward: attend school, earn the hours, pass the boards. But the path for success isn't as clear. To beat the odds and build a career that lasts, you'll need a tool kit-and a guide with tips that no one talks about. In The Ambitious Stylist, Mirror Mirror Salon owner Martha Lynn Kale helps cosmetology students reclaim their passion by providing her tips and tricks for thriving in the beauty industry. Martha Lynn founded Mirror Mirror after just three years as a hairstylist, turning it into one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in America. This book is Martha Lynn's collection of checklists, templates, and real-life stories that will help you set goals and realize that you're never alone. A must-read for every cosmetology student and a benefit to anyone in the beauty industry, The Ambitious Stylist is the mentor you need for feeling empowered and turning your dreams into reality.

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"""We wish we had knowledge like this when we graduated beauty school! The more you know, the easier and quicker it is to get ahead!"" -Riawna Capri & Nikki Lee, co-owners of Nine Zero One Salon ""The hairdressing industry needs leaders. We need people who have walked in your shoes and are willing to share their journey to make it easier for those that follow. Martha Lynn Kale is definitely a leader, and in The Ambitious Stylist she not only shares her insights about how to make the most of your time in cosmetology school, but she does it with wit, warmth, and wisdom. You will not be disappointed."" -Antony Whitaker, founder of Grow My Salon Business ""'What is your intended outcome?' That was a question Edwin Neill II always asked us to consider at Neill Corporation. Martha Lynn Kale asks all those who embark upon a career in beauty to think hard about what they are trying to accomplish with their career. The potential to succeed is huge, and it takes work and a vision. The Ambitious Stylist is a fantastic guide to help any student or new stylist realize their dreams. It is also a resource for schools and educators to guide the next generation of stylists in this wonderful industry that makes such a difference in peoples' lives."" -Edwin Neill III, CEO of Neill Corporation and Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes ""This book is your ultimate companion on your journey to becoming a salon industry pro. Packed with insider tips, expert advice, and inspiring success stories, it's the essential tool for unlocking your creativity and achieving success in the incredible world of hairstyling."" -Lorean Cairns, co-founder and CEO of Fox and Jane Group"

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Martha Lynn Kale began her career in advertising before following her lifelong passion for beauty and enrolling in cosmetology school. Just three years after graduation and after gaining experience at three very different salons, Martha Lynn founded Mirror Mirror, a salon known for helping clients love what they see. Mirror Mirror has been included twice on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, as well as on the Salon Today 200 by Salon Today magazine for the past eight years. Martha Lynn lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and two sons.

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