EP341: Launching the See Me Aprons Brand While Working Behind the Chair with Vivienne Blake

In this episode, I have the privilege of chatting with Vivienne Blake—a name maybe not familiar to you but someone who came to my attention as a member of our How To Cut It Platform Community. Vivienne has not only carved a unique path in our industry as the owner of her boutique salon and an independent educator, but also launched her innovative product—See Me Aprons—all while balancing these roles.

Vivienne shares a journey that began with dreams of high-fashion work, but life had other plans. A chance opportunity led her to Vidal Sassoon salon, where she honed her skills and laid the groundwork for her future endeavours.

Vivienne is a brilliant example of how a career in hairdressing can be both transformative and pivotal—something I’m always thrilled to champion. Her journey showcases the incredible flexibility this industry offers. From working with a global hair brand, she navigated the profound challenge of returning home to care for her father. This led her to ingeniously convert a bathroom into a makeshift salon. Following this, she established a charming boutique salon, shared her passion for haircutting as an independent educator, and then launching her own product line, See Me Aprons. Truly inspiring!

Vivienne’s story could help you take the next step in your own journey, whether that’s launching a product line or creating a tool for the industry. But it isn’t easy—and Vivienne will share some of her obstacles with us. But if you dig deep, it could pave the way for opportunities—something that Vivienne is now experiencing as her see Me Aprons are being sold in leading hairdressing wholesalers.

This is precisely what I adore about our industry: with a spark of an idea, boundless energy, passion, and staying power, you can achieve anything. Who ever said hairdressing is a stagnant career? Absolutely not!

I love bringing inspiring members of our Platform Community, like Vivienne, onto the podcast. Her entrepreneurial journey and her resilience and adaptability serve as a testament to what can be achieved while working behind the chair and running a salon.

Be inspired and enjoy!

Show notes

Heres some of the key points discussed in todays episode with Vivienne Blake

  • Vivian Blake’s Journey with How To Cut It Platform
  • From Makeup Dreams to Hairdressing Reality
  • Balancing Family and Career
  • The Toilet Salon: A Unique Setup
  • Transition to a Boutique Salon
  • The Birth of See Me Aprons
  • Challenges in Product Development
  • Finding the Right Supplier
  • Manufacturing and Order Quantities
  • Marketing Strategies and Initial Launch
  • Balancing Personal and Professional Life
  • Future Plans and Inspirations

Todays guest

Vivienne Blake is an inspiring hairdresser and entrepreneur. From her beginnings as a Vidal Sassoon-trained stylist, she’s navigated personal challenges to open a boutique salon, become an independent educator, and launch See Me Aprons. Vivienne exemplifies resilience, creativity, and innovation in the hairdressing industry.

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