It’s no secret that I LOVE what I do, therefore I thought I would share exactly why I love my job. Why running my own business is a world away from lie in’s, long lunches and days off and why I wouldn’t change it for the world!
Making People Feel Special…
This is one of the many things I love most, working one to one with my clients and giving them back some well deserved “me-time”. My husband said to me a few weeks ago; “I think it’s pretty special what you do” I was of course very touched by his kind words, but then asked what made him say that? He replied; “You have the ability to change not just how someone looks, but how they feel about themselves. You have the power to change someone’s whole day and I just think that must be an amazing feeling” I of course had never thought about it quite like this, but I can honestly say, that it is the best feeling in the world.
Flexibility…
I really enjoy the fact that to a certain degree, I can work where and when I want to. Now of course, my clients come first and their needs must be met. However, if I choose to finish work on a Saturday at 4.00pm because I am going out for the evening, I can do that. The same way that if I’m doing make-up for a Bride on her Wedding Day, I could potentially be at a venue at 7.00am in the morning and then continue working with other clients that day until 5.00pm.
Variety…
I love the variety that my job brings, no day is ever the same. Some days I can be with clients all day, other days I can be having an office day and writing blogs like this one, creating content for my website or having meetings with suppliers. I also love the fact that my location can change, sometimes I’ll be working from home, the next day I might be pampering employees in a corporate environment. I really enjoy the fact that every day is different!
Creativity…
I love being creative, whether that’s with my clients hair and nails or writing content for my website. I love to write and have recently been asked to write a feature for a Professional Hair & Beauty magazine! I enjoy helping people by giving them inspiration, tips, tricks and ideas. If you are in need of inspiration regarding your hair or nails, or pretty much anything else, my favourite tool is Pinterest; however I have to warn you, it’s very addictive!
Learning…
From when I first started hairdressing, I have always loved to learn and this is still true of me today. The hair and beauty industry is constantly evolving which always really inspires me. I love nothing more than working hard so that I can afford to attend the very best training courses and seminars available.
More Than Meets The Eye…
I am the first one to say that I’m extremely lucky to be doing a job that I fall in love with each and every day! However, people often say to me “You are so lucky you work for yourself, you can do what you want” It always makes me smile, because there is so much more that people don’t see. All the hours that go into it behind the scenes, when I am not working with my lovely clients, I am working on my business. Nothing in my business is outsourced; I don’t have a copy writer who writes my blogs and creates my content. I don’t have a person who updates my website or who looks after my social media and marketing. I do it all! Now please don’t get me wrong, I’m far from moaning that “little old me” is doing everything, I wouldn’t want it any other way.
A friend of mine recently sent me an article, the title; Confessions of a Hairdresser. I couldn’t help but smile whilst reading it and wanted to share some of my personal favourtites; “Hairdressers rarely, if ever, get to finish a hot cup of coffee”. “The Black Sharpie Marker means something completely different to us and often gets used to remove the orange-bleach stains from our work clothes.” “Hairdressers are very protective over their scissors” I can definately relate to all of these! More often than not, I’ll work six days a week and probably three or four evenings, but would I swap it all to go back to Monday to Friday, 9-5? Never in a millions years and why? Because I am happy and most of all because I LOVE what I do!
Love, Nina x
Sian says
Great blog Nina! Thanks for sharing your passion for what you do! I love what I do too!
Be Beautiful Hair & Beauty says
Thank you Sian, it really is a great feeling isn’t it? 🙂
Sian says
Yes! I love knowing I can help transform someone’s day!
Be Beautiful Hair & Beauty says
Me too! One of the best feelings in the world!
Eileen Burns says
Lovely Blog Nina I agree with Sian so nice to hear why this is your passion. It really shines out in your blog, brilliant x
Be Beautiful Hair & Beauty says
Ah thank you Eileen, that means a lot to me x
Anna Jones says
What a lovely blog Nina! It brims with your enthusiasm for what you do,and it helped to remind me of all the non financial rewards I get from my job! There’s nothing better than helping someone feel good about themselves 🙂
Be Beautiful Hair & Beauty says
Ah thank you Anna, so glad you enjoyed it too! I couldn’t agree with you more 🙂
Gerri says
Toots – you know I’m a huge fan – and particularly impressed with how self motivated you are in keeping up with your blogs and social media. It takes a lot of self-discipline to run one’s own business – and even more talent to make it a success. Both of which you have in spades…
See you Monday (do people realise you have an international client that flies in especially?!?)
Be Beautiful Hair & Beauty says
Ahh Gerri, thank you so much! Your words mean such a lot and I am still blown away that you travel all that way to come back and see me! 🙂 Looking forward to seeing you Monday lovely lady! x