HairChair Boss

It’s amazing how a shift in perspective can give you the clarity and courage you’ve been waiting for. A lot of independent hairstylists stay stuck in salon environments that drain them — mentally, emotionally, and even financially — because of fear, guilt, or comfort zone traps. When you're not thriving in your salon space, it’s often a sign that something is out of alignment — and staying st...

In Episode 47, Angelina tackles one of the most talked-about topics in the salon world: double booking — is it a smart way to boost profits or a fast track to burnout? If you’ve ever wondered, “Should I start double booking?” or “Am I doing it right?” — this episode is packed with real talk and practical advice to help you make the best choice for your business and your sanity. 💬 In this episode,...

In Episode 46, Angelina dives into one of the biggest challenges solo hairstylists face: how to stop winging it and finally step into your power as the CEO of your chair. If you’ve ever looked at your schedule or bank account and thought, “Why am I working so hard, but not seeing the results?” — this episode is your wake-up call. 💬 In this episode, we cover: Why “winging it” is not a business pla...

In this powerful follow-up to Episode 44, Angelina dives deeper into the hidden and physical symptoms of burnout that so many hairstylists overlook — until it's too late. If you've been feeling off, unusually tired, or constantly running on fumes, this episode is for you. 💬 In this episode, we cover: Why burnout isn’t just being tired 5 physical burnout indicators hairstylists commonly...

In this deeply personal and powerful episode, I open up about something many stylists silently struggle with: burnout. I didn’t know I was burned out when I was in it. All I knew was that I wasn’t happy anymore—not in the salon, not at home, not even with myself. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever found yourself: Exhausted and unmotivated to go to the salon Snapping at clients or feeling drained just...

Are you a commission-based stylist thinking about going rental? 💭 Wondering if it’s the right move for you? In this episode, Angelina Campos—life and business coach and former stylist—shares the five most important questions to ask yourself before transitioning from employee to self-employed boss behind the chair. 💡 You'll learn: If being self-employed fits your personality and lifestyle Wh...

Hairstylists tend to be on the giving end, not on the receiving side. If you’re in the service industry, giving so much of your time, creativity and energy to make your client feel good and look good, you are the “giving” type of person. Knowing how to receive takes practice. In this episode, I give you tools on how you can be more on the receiving end so that you are open to receiving great clien...

It’s amazing how an “aha” moment of relevation can be a life changer. A lot of hairstylists who are independent chair and booth renters struggle with pricing, which underneath is often an issue of self-worth and confidence. When you are not being a confident hair stylist from the inside out, you start to doubt your value and your worth, this shows up in your pricing. When you listen to the Haircha...

This topic comes from a question I received in the Hairchair Boss Facebook group. This stylist’s challenge and question is wanting to know how to protect their energy against downer clients, catty stylists and micro-managing salon owners.  I like this question because it’s something that a lot of hairstylists face in one way or another. This is a real issue that I know you have either faced or may...

Sometimes we just need proof and evidence that we are stronger and more powerful than we think we are. If you're like me and so many hair stylists around the world, you have found yourself in an uncomfortable situation, whether it's a haircut that isn't quite coming out the way you or the client would like, or a color job that is taking an unexpected turn in a direction you don&apos...

Attention hairstylists! Know the pros of salon booth rental and how to succeed renting your chair. You are in charge of EVERYTHING.   Being in charge of everything means that only you can be held accountable and responsible for the outcome of your business. That being said, freedom in just about every area of your chair renter business is the golden ticket for so many hairstylists and it’s the #1...

There are a number of reasons a hairstylist might consider going from being a commission-based salon employee to becoming an independent hair stylist or barber and choosing to booth rent, also known as renting a salon chair. The vision you may have of total freedom is intriguing and it’s most likely the number one reason for wanting to be a booth renter in the hair industry. But that freedom does...

So many chair, booth and suite renter hairstylists are constantly facing the dilemma of what to charge for their services. I read a post in one of the hairstylists forums and it really got me thinking about this topic and the challenge of setting prices. There’s pros and cons to being independent and ultimately, it’s up to you to be responsible for the income you want to be making and this is why...

For this special edition, in honor of Earth Month, pick a nice spot under your favorite tree... or lay on a plush piece of grass...or take a walk outdoors and listen to this episode.  Mother Earth, Pachamama, or whatever you call this wonderful planet of ours, is counting on us to make a difference. If you’ve been wondering if you’re doing enough to be environmentally responsible then you are goin...

I’ve seen something in our industry that I’ve never seen before and I think it’s a good thing. Many hairstylists have realized that they've been working their tush off way too much, not making enough money, not valuing their time and expertise, putting up with way too much BS from clients, co-workers or salon owners, and are ready to make some significant changes. I’m so glad that you’re real...

Indecision is one of the most frustrating places to be am I right? Sometimes I would say outloud to myself, “Just make a decision already!” What I’ve come to realize is that for most people, myself included, is that indecision is not the inability to say “yes” or “no.” It’s more about wanting to make the “right” decision, one that you feel confident about. The fear of making the “wrong” decision i...

In my experience, whether it's my own personal experience or as a life and business coach to others, is that too many people, women especially, are afraid of being judged, criticized or talked about negatively. And they don’t want to come across as conceited, arrogant or boastful. I am going to make a bold statement and say that 99% of you listening are not the conceited arrogant or boastful...

If you're like a lot of people, when you strive to create work-life balance, you may go about it trying to spread or share yourself equally between the many responsibilities you have like work, family, pets, social life and exercise.  Then there’s the miscellaneous, yet important and necessary things that need to get done in life.    If you're honest with yourself, exercise and self care...

Happy Valentines’ Day! Love truly does make the world a better place. If you’re like most people, when you think about love, you think about loving others. Loving others is a good way to spend your energy, but before you have the energy to love others, it’s important to spend that energy on loving yourself! Self-love is something you get to define for yourself and you get to tailor what it looks,...

Did you know that something as simple as what you're thinking right now is either going to keep you from making more money in your business, or it's going to help you bring in more money. There is so much power in your thoughts and in the words that you speak out loud. The solution is quite simple and there's good news and bad news to the way you go about it.  There's always tw...

Today’s episode is such a treat because it gives us all an opportunity to be a part of something that will really make a difference, not only in our industry but for the planet. If you're like me and thousands of beauty professionals you’re feeling torn about making people beautiful, but in that process, making the planet ugly. I often feel frustrated, guilty and sometimes overwhelmed with ho...

Hairchair Boss is all about guiding, mentoring, coaching you on being the boss of your chair, the boss of you, the boss of your business. What I’ve come to realize (and you have probably realized this too) is that being successful in life is not just about being your own boss. In fact, there’s so much more to consider if you truly want to live your definition of success. Creating long-lasting sust...

I always felt that my perfectionism was like a badge of honor. That it was a good thing that I would not settle for anything less than my idea of perfection, because why in the heck would I want to do sub-par anything right? If you’re nodding your head in agreement, I have news for you. Perfectionism doesn’t exist. In fact, if you’re anything like me, you’ll soon find out that it’s the thing that...

There’s so much good stuff happening around you all the time.  I know it’s sometimes difficult to see, hear or feel the good things, especially when you have life stuff happening that doesn’t feel good, it doesn’t sound good and it doesn’t look good.  When you’re in a state where you can’t see, hear or feel the good in your life, you can end up in a bad mood or even worse, end up in a downward spi...

As you read the title of this episode you’re probably saying, “What?! Of course I need social media to get clients!!” I’m not saying don’t do social media. It’s good for some things. In fact, it’s great for a particular marketing strategy. But I’ll get to that in a bit. However, if you’re like a ton of other hairstylists, you’re posting your tush off and still not getting enough new clients in you...