The Curly Girl's Obsessions

Being to comfortable can bring growth to a screeching halt. How do you take accountability? How do you decide your future vs your future deciding you? In the hair industry your future is determined by your willingness to push yourself. As a stylist you create a business within a business and it is your ability to continue to learn new things and step out of your comfort zone that determine your gr...

(The screen will turn after 2 minutes and 45 seconds my editing is not perfect yet. As you listen you will understand more.) When I think back on 2023 there were so many things to learn from. The salon industry went a little quiet towards the last half of the year. When all 3 of your businesses revolve around hair you must course correct and cut costs. What I did not realize was the treasures I wo...

You know it’s not everyday you get to teach a skill you know so well to someone who does not know anything about it. It’s so humbling. I think learning through their eyes gave me a perspective I needed to see once again in my life. We can do things over and over and learn them so well it becomes second nature. We forget how hard the beginning was. We forget what the fear felt like. We forget what...

It’s the Adored Team doing some real and raw driving in the city on their way to style hair at The Angelman Syndrome Foundation Event. We discuss how we chose our career path and why. We get lost on Lower Wacker Drive. We laugh, we swear, you know just an everyday kinda something with all of us.  Thank you for listening. We are so grateful for everyone who is here. Give us a follow or a review. Li...

Have you ever heard the phrase, “burn all the boats”? In Viking times they actually did burn all the boats when they settled on new land so they could not go home. Julius Caesar said the same thing when he thought his soldiers were ready to retreat from fear. What better way to make your goals a reality in 2024 by burning all your boats that you no longer wish to sail? This is something I am so pa...

Hey there! It’s me Jennifer with another exciting episode from the Curly Girl’s Obsessions. This time I am talking with a great friend Shawna Enright. She is a hairstylist/ hair extensions artist with her own brand on Indian temple hair extensions. Both of us are true hair nerds. We love to know all there is to know in the world of hair.  When it comes to hair extensions we both dive deep into the...

Join Jennifer and Tammy as two creators become friends over an hour conversation. I think it’s pretty obvious by now that I love talking with other woman about their businesses. I love to hear how the thought became a thing. Listening to how hard they have worked in their kitchens and bathrooms to make their dreams a reality. I can find motivation to create and clarity at times about my own ideas....

In this episode, we're diving into the world of curly hair extensions. We'll spill the tea on the common practice of offering permed extensions to mimic curly hair, and why it might not be the best choice in today's hairstyling landscape. Join us as we discuss the downsides of permed extensions, from dryness to brittleness, and explore why settling for compromised quality shouldn't...

Wendy and Jennifer talk about taking a deep breath, jumping off the cliff and believing you will fly. What does it take to get ahead in your career? How to maintain a family life while going after what you want. Listen on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple⁠ . Links Follow me ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@jennifer_johnson_janisch⁠⁠⁠⁠ My salon ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@adoredsalon⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ My curly hair extension line ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@adored_signature_handtied_hair⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jo...

In the hair industry, Iles Formula is the only line of products that is a luxury experience with luxury results. Listen as Wendy and Jennifer discuss why Iles Formula is the powerhouse it is. Iles is backed with the highest quality of ingredients & science to deliver the results it promises. Listen on Spotify or Apple . Links Follow me ⁠⁠⁠ @jennifer_johnson_janisch⁠⁠⁠ My salon ⁠⁠⁠ @adoredsalon...

The number one question I get is, “How do you accomplish so much?”  In this episode of The Curly Girl’s Obsessions, I discuss how I do exactly that. It may not sound glamorous. It may even sound too regimented, but if you want to do the things to get you ahead, it takes a plan and consistency. I hope you get some really good nuggets of information for your daily practice that help motivate you to...

The products that made Ouidad a curly girl’s best friend. The products are the chef’s kiss on the Ouidad cut and style. How did she create them? How did she name them? What did it take to bring this brand to life? What is the next chapter for the “Queen of Curls”? Listen on  Spotify  or  Apple . Links Follow me  ⁠⁠⁠@jennifer_johnson_janisch⁠⁠⁠ My salon  ⁠⁠⁠@adoredsalon⁠⁠⁠ My curly hair extension l...

I love sitting down and chatting with industry leaders. Ouidad pioneered curly hair when CURLY was not a thing. We discussed her life, how she started her salon and built her business, and more! Ouidad made curly girls love their manes. She taught the world how to embrace CURLY. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Make sure to return next week to hear the second part of her journey. Listen on ...

I know you are sitting there thinking… What on earth is Jennifer talking about?  We all have experiences that move, change, or make us see things differently. This experience made me believe that anything and everything is possible. We can all learn to fly, but you must feel the inspiration from within to soar. Listen on  Spotify  or  Apple . Links Follow me  ⁠⁠⁠@jennifer_johnson_janisch⁠⁠⁠ My sal...

It started with wanting to work more hours in the salon I was at then. I needed to find something more than curly hair to fill that time. I chose hair extensions. I have learned several different methods of installing extensions but learned quickly that the Handtied methods were the best. Fewer points of contact on the hair mean less damage.  Once I figured out my favorite method, finding the perf...

It happened on New Year’s Eve my whole family was sick. I was eating dinner in my PJs and received a call from my friend. She told me that an experienced stylist at her salon quit, and they needed someone to take over her clientele. I knew the minute I hung up that phone, I was getting that position. From there, the story unfolds. Links Follow me  ⁠⁠@jennifer_johnson_janisch⁠⁠ My salon  ⁠⁠@adoreds...

Jennifer & Joy talk about curly hair extensions & how Joy grew out her hair with Jennifer’s hairline Adored Signature Hand-Tied Hair Extensions. They also discuss building a salon and the successes and challenges associated with owning a hair salon. Links Follow me  ⁠@jennifer_johnson_janisch⁠ My salon  ⁠@adoredsalon⁠ My curly hair extension line  ⁠@adored_signature_handtied_hair⁠ Joy'...

Oh hey, it’s me, Jennifer, and Alyssa from Adored Salon. Today you will hear from the stylist on the team who had tunnel vision on what she wanted for the start of her career and her future. We also spoke about how she sought me out and about how to build a great stylist/client relationship. We also discussed how to decompress after a day of touching clients and bringing back the good vibes. As a...

Celia is a stylist at Adored Salon with me! She is known as the Jordan-wearing salon bully. But in a good way! Her hair changes sometimes daily from long to short, black to red, and straight to curly. Laugh with us as we discuss social media's ups and downs and so much more. Links Follow me  @jennifer_johnson_janisch My salon  @adoredsalon My curly hair extension line  @adored_signature_handti...

For this week's podcast, What Is The Secret Sauce To Become A 6 Figure Stylist? When becoming a hairstylist most do it because they have a knack with hair. Not many stylists start with a business strategy. I will be the first to say it was not taught to me in school. I had to learn it on my own. I love challenging myself. I love watching numbers grow. I loved producing. That is how I realized...

Introductions. 0:00 How did Chloe and I meet? 0:56 How are these kids getting into the class? 5:27 Going to beauty school and coming out of it. 7:46 The importance of having a personal stylist. 11:33 Working on the business and working on the extensions. 15:16 How did it feel for her to be a boss? 17:53 You can't go on vacation because it's a month before easter. 22:51 How long does it tak...

Introduction. 0:00 The hustle hard mentality and how it works. 2:56 The importance of having a good car. 8:19 Getting kicked out of her house. 10:23 Hustling hard to get what you want. 14:55 How to take home six figures? 17:48 Working hard to maintain the relationship with India. 21:35 What was ahead of me? 24:05 The hustle mentality is a good thing. 28:24 You get what you put into your business....

Introducing Jackie from adored salon and adored signature hand-tied hair extensions. 0:00 Hand-tied hair extensions. 1:45 Men’s cuts vs. women's cuts. 7:18 What we do and what we specialize in. 11:18 Stereotypes of men in haircuts. 16:58 Taking out a line of credit through American Express. 23:06 Taking a small business loan through American Express. 25:05 The mistake of keeping the wrong colo...

Intro to the hair world. 0:00 Fast forward to high school and the start of personal growth. 4:08 Going to beauty school as a teen. 9:20 Taking care of the people you love. 14:34 Working at the first salon she worked at. 20:12 How to double your income? 28:40 Closing out the year at $112,000. 34:39 Closing out the year at $112,000 in services. The transition to Covid 2019. 39:58 Lessons learned as...