Did I just say that out loud?
“OMG! I’ve been blogging for a solid year?! Am I a BLOGGER?!?!”
Sounded funny when I said it out loud, in actual words, too!
When I first started my brand & business I was working with a Graphic Designer on the Rose Golde website. He was showing me that I could Blog and share Videos from the platform I was using. I vividly remember telling him, “Oh, I won’t need that - I’m not a Blogger. I have a Beauty Business.”
My attitude was more like, I just need a business website buddy - with pictures and a bio - that just sits on the internet in case someone needs to click on it.
“OMG! I’ve been blogging for a solid year?! Am I a BLOGGER?!?!”
Sounded funny when I said it out loud, in actual words, too!
When I first started my brand & business I was working with a Graphic Designer on the Rose Golde website. He was showing me that I could Blog and share Videos from the platform I was using. I vividly remember telling him, “Oh, I won’t need that - I’m not a Blogger. I have a Beauty Business.”
My attitude was more like, I just need a business website buddy - with pictures and a bio - that just sits on the internet in case someone needs to click on it.
Then - like 2 years ago, I found myself wanting to share more with my clients. More than what we could cover in a Salon Appointment. I mean after all - you (and your hair) spend more time outside of the salon then you do in it. So why are we just left to talking hair + beauty during your appointment?
Then I thought - I could send out informational emails & video tutorials between appointments to share more! Businesses do that all the time! ~Flashes to anytime I get an email and I think it’s spammy, so I delete it. ~ Okay so maybe not emails.
ME: “I wish there was a way to write down educational info and share video tutorials that people could come online and read if & when they want to.”
LIGHT BULB MOMENT: WRITE A BLOG & HOST VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE!!
FEAR: NO! NOT A BLOG!! DO NOT START A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!
I decided I should reach out to a blogger, like one who does it as their primary job - to have coffee & ‘talk shop’, you know - do a little recon.
We sat down and quickly started talking about the PROS / CONS of blogging - and what it really is…work.
Now she was encouraging, because that is her whole M.O. and she did tell me if I wanted to try it I should just jump in and start. But the thing I remember most about our talk, is when she told me she HATES it when girls call themselves Bloggers on social media when they aren’t doing the work of REAL BLOGGERS. (Like, AS IF!)
That’s EXACTLY what my FEAR wanted to hear - Self Preservation baby, you’re not a REAL BLOGGER or YOUTUBER - So, you obviously shouldn’t do it, that way people can’t talk shit about you!!
I’m a really good self negotiator - so I told my fear, I would start my blog and create video tutorials- but I wouldn’t tell anyone I was doing it, or hashtag it, or call myself a blogger, or say I made videos!
(Insert LOTS of research on how to use the Blog feature of my website, SEVERAL late nights after work watching video making tutorials, and then even more hours spent writing, recording, editing, and uploading)
I spend A LOT of TIME, that truthfully could easily be spent doing something deemed ‘more fun’ - and I quickly realized the WORK she spoke of…but passionate to share more I kept coming back to my computer week after week!
I blogged & made videos consistently, - and silently…for like, 6+ months.
Yes, I was creating content for my clients, but no - you didn’t have the slightest clue that you were getting this added value because I was keeping it on the hush-hush.
Clients were asking me the same questions over and over like; When should I book a deep condition and what one should I do? How do you braid your hair like that? What eyeshadow palette do you like? What is NBR? — these were all questions that I had POSTED answers to.
It was then that I decided my FEAR was NOT as powerful as my desire to give added value to my clients! PLUS I was putting too much work into creating these resources to NOT share it with you!
So I went all in, I started sharing my blog posts and videos in my stories, started sharing the link on my facebook page and most importantly letting my clients know that I had a whole video tutorial on that exact topic uploaded for them!
When clients would come in for their appointment and start talking about how they started using a flat iron to curl their hair now “just like in the video” I was SO happy you were enjoying and UTILIZING the information!
Or when you read the blog about moving into Package Services and away from an A la Cart Menu as a way to stop the frustration & headache with Online Booking… and it made that switch SO seamless for both of us.
Now A YEAR in, you can find weekly new blogs on all things Beauty with a touch of Lifestyle here and there! AND I’m happily posting about it in my stories, sharing it openly on facebook for all to see, uploading video tutorials to YouTube and hashtagging #beautyblogger whenever the mood strikes!
Just over a year ago if you were to ask me if I’d ever create my own videos or write blog posts - It would have been a HARD NO. If you would have flipped it around and asked me if I wanted to continue to offer value to my client’s - I would say HELL YES! But never would I have thought those things would go so hand in hand like they do.
My goals are to always to keep the health and integrity of your hair my number one priority in the salon, and for you to feel confident in your beauty & routines when you’re at home!
I’m PROUD to be celebrating the 1 year anniversary of incorporating Video + Blog into the Rose Golde Experience.
I’m REALLY proud NOT to say, “I’m a blogger” - BUT to say, “I have an amazing customer experience”! Really that’s where this whole thing started for me. Being my own boss, creating my own schedule, building a business that I have pride in, and offering a guest experience that I personally would enjoy to have.
So, I’m excited for all the future posts and videos to come. Everything gets better with time and experience ~ I love seeing the growth, it really is beautiful!
Next week I’ll be sharing some REALLY BIG NEWS about the GROWTH going on inside of Rose Golde Beauty, so make sure you come back on Monday to read the new Blog Post, because you won’t want to miss out on what’s happening!
xoxo
Let's talk Luxury / At Home Hair Care Video Series
I am proud to offer a 5 part Video Series for At Home Care alongside my In Salon NBR Extension Services, and I hope you enjoy the added value that comes when choosing Rose Golde!
Video 5 is here! How To: Achieve a Smooth Flat Iron Finish for your NBR Hair Extensions
If you’re on Video 5, then you know what you’re about to learn! Soooo…
Let’s go beyond the Heat Protectant and Styling Tools in this video, and talk about the reason I wanted to create a Video Series for my clients.
I think it’s really important as your Extension Specialist - to show up for you!
Maybe you just invested $1,500 - $2,200 into a luxury service, where we could talk about your top quality, voluntarily donated, less silicone, custom colored, hand tied hair extensions~ that blend with your fresh new lived in color and, installed with a minimal damage method.
We could start talking about value there - but I think you already know that part by now. We’ve gone over it.
We’re actually going to get outside of the In Salon Appointment and talk about when you’re at home and taking care of your extensions for the first time!
Incorporating ANYTHING into your lifestyle and routine can seem a little intimidating - so I wanted to eliminate that fear with education!
That’s I decided to provided added value and create these At Home Care Videos, and it’s why you went home with all those products and tools!!
Not only do I want you to have an amazing In Salon Experience, I want you to feel REALLY confident taking care of your extensions and incorporating them into your every day life.
My goal is to set you up for success with taking care of your extensions, so you can be obsessed with your transformation and that feeling radiates into all aspects of your life!
I am proud to offer a 5 part video series alongside my NBR Extension Services, and I hope you enjoy the added value that comes when choosing Rose Golde.
I also share a lot of LIVE real time techniques and tricks on my blog and social media pages so make sure you’re staying current with me there!
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How To: Blow Dry NBR Hair Extensions
4th Video on HOW TO: NBR AT HOME CARE. Talking about Blow Drying your Natural Beaded Rows Hair Extensions!
I’m pretty excited because the 4th, How To Video is up and ready for you!
I think it’s really important as your Stylist to set you up for success, not just at your appointment but most importantly when you’re at home on your own. After all - we spend more time apart then we do together.
Having extensions can often be a brand new experience for people, or some are OG extension wearers - but are new to the NBR method. So knowing how to incorporate them into your routine might be a little, well - NEW!
So, I thought I'd create 5 videos to explain - How To: Take Care of your NBR at Home, in order to set each of my guests up for an amazing NBR experience.
I want my clients to feel confident in knowing how to properly take care of their new hair!
I always send each new guest home with a printed list of instructions for at home care - “NBR 101”
But let’s be honest for a moment, a printed piece of paper often gets lost in the first 5 minutes OR get’s set aside with very good intentions of being “read later”…..amiright?!!
So, here is the 4th How To Video - Blow Drying NBR Extensions.
Blow Drying hair isn't rocket science, but you're definitely going to need to know how to dry the base of your Rows to keep everything tangle free and smooth.
PRO TIP: NEVER go to bed with WET EXTENSIONS - make sure they're dry and in a loose braid or ponytail before bed.
Dry your extensions before going to bed.
Brush your hair before bed and braid it, or wear it in a ponytail.
Don’t go to bed with your hair wet, OR loose and down, or you will get matting. (lol - yes i’m trying to scare you into proper at home care!! - hope it’s working)
I hope you are enjoying your NBR Extensions and loving incorporating these simple new habits into your haircare routine.
I also share a lot of LIVE real time techniques and tricks on my Instagram and Facebook so make sure you’re staying current with me there!
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosegoldebeauty
xo babes ~ and I’ll see you in Video 5!
Find your Tribe
How often to do you get with your Tribe and talk about and work on - the uncomfortable things for the sake of growth? Check out this list and let me know which one made you think, “ohhhh - that one is me!”
If you would have asked me in 2018 if I would be traveling to Laguna Beach SEVEN times for education in 2019, I would have probably laughed and then followed with something sarcastic. #typical.
Mostly because I would think about traveling arrangements + expenses, time off of work, an already a busy schedule, and - truthfully just the fear of the unknown with THAT big of a commitment.
Last week I had my FOURTH trip down to California (oh - spoiler, I did earn a spot in NBR’s Mastermind Program, BMS - in case you were still hanging on to what happened there) and each and every time I go down I get to reunite with some of the BEST women from all walks of life, from all parts of the nation!
Women who are going outside of their COMFORT ZONES to talk about what it takes to be a Female Entrepreneur.
These words come up EVERY.TIME
Vulnerability
Authenticity
Fear of: Opinions, Judgements, Failures, Successes - you name it.
Doubt
Mom Guilt
Overwhelm
Work/Life Balance
the list goes on my friend…
You know what I’m reminded of every damn time…We ALL feel these things. We think (thanks social media) that everyone else is #crushingit at adulting, and life, and business, and doing ALL the things we wish we could. But when we really start to talk about it with each other there is a TON of “OMG me too” .
If there is something up there on that list that you are like, ohhhh - that’s me… you are not alone in it. Everyone is feeling it too, but not everyone is openly talking about it. BECAUSE OF FEAR and VULNERABILITY. That shit is a vicious cycle.
I am PROUD to be in a group of women who are actively working on self growth. Who make commitments to themselves, in front of others, to rise up to their full potential as a woman, a mother, a partner, a daughter, a sister, an entrepreneur, and stylist for their clients ~ DESPITE if it’s an uncomfortable road to get there.
I’m also HELLA FREAKING INSPIRED when we’re all back together in the same room like we were last week and pull out the goals we made the last time we were together. That’s some accountability right there. “You said you were going to grow in these areas - Did you?”
.gulp.
The part that motivates me the most, is that this group of women DID grow. They worked reeaaallllly hard and accomplished the things they said they would. They’re ready to make new goals and move past new roadblocks!
I’m feeling EXTRA grateful for the connections I’ve made and the fire I feel every time I’m around #BMSMastermind Everyone needs a Tribe.
~xo babes.
Oh yeah ~ if you’re wondering where all the HAIR talk was today and you’re just here for some NBR Extensions, I didn’t forget about you. Here ya go: NBR Hair History Form
First Time with FabFitFun
Opening my first ever Fab Fit Fun Subscription Box! Even though I wasn’t able to custom select my items - my box did NOT disappoint so I wanted to share with you the items I got just in time for Summer!
I think I might be over monthly subscription boxes, BECAUSE I’ve upgraded to Quarterly Subscriptions. I’ve been getting NewBeauty TestTube box AND now, I’m on the FabFitFun train and I’m not upset about it.
I’ve seen FabFitFun around and it always caught my eye, but it wasn’t until I had several clients tell me that they were subscribed and basically told me I needed it in my life. One of my clients saw my Instagram Live about Subscription boxes and she sent me a DM saying she had a FFF Starter Box she could send me a coupon for. It was $5 dollars! seriously. So I said yes and got my Starter Box! Here’s that unboxing if you’re curious about getting your feet wet first!
I feel like I’m able to get higher quality items, less often - so I have time to fully use a product and decide how I like it. I also like that I am introduced to new brands that are at a higher value.
Every girl needs a little luxury in her life~
xo babes~
Makeup Monday: Anastasia Beverly Hills - Eyeshadow Tutorial
Using the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Pallet to create an warm summer eyeshadow look that’s easy enough for an everyday routine with just enough pop that it’s not overdone!
I like to share tips that are easy and can be used on the daily! I’m a huge fan of this ABH Modern Renaissance Pallet so it’s what I reached for, but you can use any eyeshadow pallet you have to create something similar with colors that compliment you!
Check out this video if you’re into eyeshadow looks - or if you just want to see me make the weird Mascara Face! hahaha #butforreals
Is there something about makeup that you feel like you NEVER can get the hang of? Maybe I know a couple of tricks I can share with you. So let me know what’s got you hung up and let’s see what we can make happen!
xo babes ~