Mommy Mobile Hairstylist
I've posted about hairstylist woes on here before, and have been so pleased with Frenchi's work over the past year. But, I have to admit, since she's moved salons, and since work and life keep getting busier, it's even harder for me to get out to see her - I have to arrange for a babysitter or for my husband to watch my son, often have to fight traffic to make the appt., etc. Sometimes, just like everything else these days, making and keeping an appointment with a hairstylist is more hassle than its worth for me, no matter how great of a haircut awaits.
My new solution: Susy, the Mommy Mobile Hairstylist! Susy Gallegos moved here from CA three months ago, and is already building quite a following with her fabulous concept: she brings all of her supplies, does cuts, colors and styles, all in the convenience of your own home. I LOVE this concept, and I tried it out for the first time last week. Susy has been a stylist for about 12 years, many for one of the top 10 salons in LA, and she not only came over to my house and cut my hair, but she talked about styles that would flatter my face shape more, talked about how she was styling it and showed me how (not that I am capable of doing any styling on my own whatsoever, but it was helpful!), and she was great with my son running around. He took to her right away, which can be rare. She's just a fun, friendly, happy presence who just happens to be a whiz with hair.
Her services are great for all busy moms, but especially if you're a new/nursing mom, since you don't have to leave your house, and she'll happily take breaks for you to nurse your baby, soothe a fussy baby, etc. Oh! And she's a mom herself! To one adorable 15-month-old son.
Give Susy a call at 310-902-0060, or email her at bonbongallegos@hotmail.com and be sure to ask about the mommy discount :) I just love when moms come up with ways to use their talents to help other moms, don't you?
I am a hair stylist and thought about this concept of being a mobile hairstylist some time ago. I recently moved to the area that I'm in right now and before then I worked in a salon. Finding a good salon to work in has been a hard task so I'm tring to put my thoughts of being a mobile hairstylist to work. I've been researching this idea over the internet and found the information enlightning, as your recent post. Your info. has pushed me to want to do this more. Thank you.
Posted by: Hope | April 28, 2007 at 02:52 PM
I have been a hair stylist for 16 years and I have thought about this concept for a very long time also. At this present moment, I am a mobile stylist catering to the elderly and home bond....IT'S BEEN GREAT! I do have one question for you, how do you do your payroll? I recently brought a program from office max called basic payroll; it cost $99.99
Posted by: Sandy AKA Sunshine's Mobile stylist | June 06, 2008 at 01:41 PM
GO Girl! Do you need an asst?
Also I would love to ask questions
about LA..............
Sincerely,
Drive Thru nails & more
Posted by: Vicky | June 12, 2008 at 07:58 PM
I am a mommy of three little boys under the age of five. I am entertaining the idea of mobile hairstyling. What I am hung up on is when you have a color client, how do you rinse. Is there such things as a portable sink? Or do you make them wash their own hair? Do you wash it for them in the shower, kitchen sink??
thanks Trisha
Posted by: Trisha O'Neill | March 05, 2009 at 10:16 PM
I recently moved to Cali, and I been a hairstylist for over 4 years. Im a huge people person with tons of hospitality and passion for hair. I too have recently decided to do moblie hairstylist. However, I do want to add a twist to the idea I would appricate any information for those stylist out there who are doing the same concepts.Thanks yall.
Posted by: Deanna | September 18, 2009 at 11:39 PM
I'm a 42 year old single parent. i have two childen an 18 yr old that just started college and an 12 yr.old. I currently work in a salon fulltime. I work 10 -12 hour days and its very tiring. I would like to start my own mobile business so that I can spend more time with my youngest daughter. I'm ready to quite my current job today!! How do I get started without spending alot of money?
Posted by: Tina | January 05, 2010 at 10:14 AM
I've often wondered if hairstylists would consider doing the mobile option. It'd be much easier for those who have kids at home, the elderly, etc. I go to a great salon in Austin - http://www.joseluissalon.com and love the staff! But, I'm often really busy and wish there was a really easy option - like a mobile hairstylist that could come right to my house!
Posted by: Kate J. | August 23, 2010 at 09:44 AM