Katie West

Family and friends had always encouraged me seek out a career in the beauty industry. It wasn't until I went to get my hair done that I took steps in contacting different schools. I had grown up with this stylist's son and had seen the work, the long hours, and the passion she had put in to building her clientele. I was amazed that this salon was hers and so happy for her that her dedication and hard work had paid off. As she was foiling my hair and we caught up I shared with her my thoughts on possibly going to Cosmetology school. She pushed me to get into school and take the steps to building my future and called me a few times over the next week to see how the process was going. Once I got started I fell in love with the industry. Trends will change, different techniques will be created, and every client's wants and needs are different from the last. The industry is always exciting and there's always something new to learn and that is why I'm so drawn to this career path!