<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2031374/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Watch on <a href='https://youtu.be/_B9l_1Z_xEI'>YouTube</a>!Time is the most valuable asset in the hair braiding business, and it's something veteran stylist Vandy of VLS Hair ATX has mastered through years of perfecting her craft. In this candid conversation, we dive deep into the realities of professional braiding that clients rarely see and stylists often don't discuss. Vandy shares her journey from doing hair as a side hustle while working as an accountant to opening her own salon and preparing for a second location. Her perspective combines artistic talent with business acumen, offering rare insights into how financial literacy transforms a passion into a sustainable career. Through stories of challenging clients, industry evolution, and professional growth, she reveals the strategy behind her success. We explore current trend favorites (the barrel boho bob is winning for low-maintenance beauty), unpack common misconceptions about different hair types, and discuss why touching your hair during an appointment is the ultimate stylist pet peeve. Vandy doesn't hold back when addressing client behaviors that disrupt the creative process – comparing it memorably to someone throwing milk on a painting you're working on. The conversation takes practical turns too, with Vandy dispelling myths about who can wear braids (everyone, but not every style works for every texture), offering advice for clients with traction alopecia, and explaining why deposits matter to serious professionals blocking out significant time for appointments. Her efficiency tips for fellow braiders demonstrate why some can complete a full head in three hours while others take ten for the same style. Ready to transform your understanding of what happens behind the salon chair? This episode delivers professional wisdom served with honesty, humor, and insights you won't find in beauty school.Stay Connected with Vandy by following the links below:<a href='https://www.instagram.com/vlshairatx/'>@vandyvanity</a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/vlshairatx/?hl=en'>@vlshairatx</a><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@braid_school?lang=en'>TikTok </a><a href='https://www.vlshair.com/appointments'>Schedule an Appointment</a><a href='https://www.vlshair.com/braiding-tutorials'>Learn How to Braid</a><a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/VandyVanity'>Vandy's Youtube</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2031374/support">Support the show</a>Do you have a story to share that’s worth our listeners hearing, please fill out the <a href='https://www.hairwhatimsaying.com/listener-letters'>Listener Letters Form</a> and tell us your story! We would love to hear from you! Don't forget to follow Kinetra on Instagram <a href='http://www.instagram.com/_hairwhatimsaying_'>@_hairwhatimsaying_</a> and check out her website <a href='https://www.hairwhatimsaying.com/'>Hair What I'm Saying</a> for more. Please leave a review and rate the show. Let us know how we are doing! 🎥Create Viral Clips with <a href='https://www.opus.pro/?via=b23f39'>Opus Clips</a> Support the Hair What I’m Saying Podcast If this podcast has ever made you feel seen, inspired, or helped you better understand your hair, please consider supporting it. Every single donation; no matter the size, makes a difference and helps me continue creating meaningful conversations and sharing real solutions for your hair journey. 💛 From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of this community. <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/hairwhatimsaying'>buymeacoffee.com/hairwhatimsaying</a> <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2031374/support'> </a>

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