Back in 2013 I started my own Hair & Beauty business. It’s been a crazy journey with so much to learn, but four years on and I’m still absolutely loving it! Therefore I wanted to take you behind the scenes and share why running a business is a world far away from lazy days, long lunches and why I wouldn’t swap it for anything…
Morning…
My day often begins around 6.00am when the alarm goes off and after the initial feeling of being way to cosy under the duvet to move, I get up and head straight to the pool for 6.30am and start my morning swim. (I’ll be completely honest, there are days that this is harder than others, like when you have to scrape the ice off the car first or it’s raining) However, this is my chance to switch off from everything for a while and really set myself up for the day.
I get home around 7.45am and depending on what my day has in store, I’ll either be getting ready to head back out the door to work with clients or I will be sitting at my desk planning what I need to get done by the end of the day. One of the many things I enjoy about running my own business is that no day is ever the same.
My first job this morning is catch up on some emails followed by writing a feature for Sienna X to use in their latest newsletter. I absolutely love doing things like this and feel really lucky to have the opportunity. (You can catch up on my latest press features here.)
I’ll then try and break for lunch (this doesn’t always happen) there are many occasions when I get so engrossed in what I’m doing, I’ll look up from my work to find it’s gone 2.00pm!
Afternoon…
This afternoon I need to do some work on my website, create some social media posts for Facebook and Instagram, place some orders with Wella and Sienna X, create my newsletter and then get my tanning kit ready for tonight… Days like this really light me up and make my heart sing… I love being busy!
Evening…
Tonight I have a tanning party and there is just enough time for me to grab a bite to eat before I need to leave. Tanning parties are always so much fun! What could be better than a night in with your girls, a bottle of Prosecco, a few nibbles and a spray tan? Ooo that reminds me, I need to create the goody bags too!
It’s now just coming up to 6.45pm and with my tanning kit all packed in the car, I’m all ready to go…
It’s 9.00pm and I’ve just got home. I had a great evening at the party, they were such a lovely group. Time for a glass of wine I think and half an hours relaxation before heading to bed.
Someone asked me recently, “If you were to win the lottery, would you still do what you do?” Without a shadow of a doubt I would! I cannot tell you how much I love what I do. Making busy women like you reading this right now, feel beautiful and giving them back some well deserved “me-time” is one of the best feelings in the world. I may have long days but they are all so worth it and I wouldn’t go back to the 9-5 for anything!
Until next time, go and chase your dreams and love what you do!
Love,
Nina x
Ruby says
LOVE this post Nina, it’s great learning behind the scenes stuff about you!
Be Beautiful Hair & Beauty says
Thank you so much Ruby, I’m really glad you enjoyed it 😉 x
Anna says
That you love what you do absolutely shines through Nina. What a brilliantly upbeat blog!
Be Beautiful Hair & Beauty says
Thank you so much Anna, that means a lot to me. I’m really glad you enjoyed it 😉 x
Sian says
Thanks for sharing a day in your life Nina!
Be Beautiful Hair & Beauty says
Thank you for your comment Sian, I hope you enjoyed a little look behind the scenes…x
Eileen Burns says
Interesting read Nina wish I had your energy 🙂
Be Beautiful Hair & Beauty says
Aww thank you Eileen 😉 x Hope you are well lovely lady x
Rebecca Ronane says
What a great day, it made me feel good, just reading it!
Be Beautiful Hair & Beauty says
Thank you Rebecca, I’m really pleased you enjoyed reading it x