56. Evolution in the Beauty Industry - Cassandra Platinum

Today we sit down with one of my biggest mentors, Cassandra McGlaughlin! Cassandra is an award-winning correction specialist, and has mastered the art of the transformation; she brings together technical skill, in depth color theory and artistic color placement to create a modern take on classic hair. With over 12 years of experience as a full-time hairdresser and a 2 time salon owner, Cassandra keeps her techniques deeply rooted in salon reality.  Over the last 10 years Cassandra has been privileged to speak on stages internationally sharing her love for haircolor on behalf of some of the largest haircolor companies sharing stage with some of the biggest industry icons such as Gordon Miller, Sam Villa, Robert Cromeans, Justin Isaac and Jenny Strebe. Her passion for education has lead her to be one of the most requested color educators in the country. She is also sought out for her insight on salon business and social media best practices. She has been featured in many of the leading industry magazines, in fact, in 2015 she was named as one of Modern Salon’s “Top Five Instagrammers to Watch.”  She has also been a featured panelist on 9 HairBrained Social Media panels, and on Tracy Hugh’s Leading Ladies panel.  Cassandra is devoted to empowering hairdressers and salon owners all over the world through education. While her knowledge is in depth, she keeps her approach to hair color and salon business simple. Check out her website!