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The Truth Behind Extensions: The Mission behind Rooted Hair

Successful Stylist Academy

Release Date: 07/27/2024

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<p> Key Take-Aways: </p>

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<p> 1. At Rooted, we allow anyone to have access to our hair, no barrier to entry, and no certification requirements. </p>

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<p> 2. Hairstylists who have been doing extensions longer doesn’t necessarily make them more qualifies because safter methods are evolving. </p>

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<p> 3. Most people who are getting extensions these days are wanting to enhance their natural hair. </p>

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<p> 4. Our education is foundational and based on the healthiest methods. </p>

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<p> 5. We have to have standards for education that are proper for the person sitting in our chair. </p>

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<p> 6. Most people who actually need extensions are afraid to ask because they see curated content on Instagram on a specific type of person. </p>

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<p> 7. We need to have the conversation more and educate our clients on the options in the extension world. </p>

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<p> 8. Arming ourselves with lots of information, we have the ability to make solution based choices. </p>

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<p> 9. By todays standard extensions are no longer about gaining length. It’s a solution to hair shedding, breakage, hormonal changes, thyroid issues, alopecia, trauma, long-term health issues, color changes, and other normal conditions most people deal with. </p>

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<p> 10. Business integration also sets us apart from others. We are both knowledgable and passionate about helping others build a successful team & business. </p>

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<p> 11. If you’re setting yourself up for success, then there is room to enjoy your life. </p>

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<p> 12. Less is more with extensions, we provide the lightest weight extensions that you can customize and mix and match. </p>

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