Getting Older in a Young Industry

In this episode of License & Unsupervised, we talk about what it really feels like to get older in an industry that constantly celebrates youth.We start with something simple — dress codes — and how Beckee had to enforce one in beauty school, even though we don’t personally believe in strict dress rules in the salon.From there, the conversation turns into something deeper: what it means to be professional, how people present themselves on social media, and the difference between being a real person and becoming a “character” online.We also talk about:Being some of the older hairstylists in the roomRealizing your place on a younger teamFeeling self-conscious about agingWhy icons like Vidal Sassoon aren’t as recognized anymoreMentors like Robert Cromeans and what they representHow communication has changed between generationsThe difference between growing up in the 90s and todaySleepovers, piercings, and teenage independence then vs nowPhysical wear and tear from years behind the chairHiding pain and pushing throughThe way women support each other (and sometimes roast each other too)This episode is honest, reflective, and a little funny — about identity, aging, and staying relevant while still being fully yourself.Licensed? Yes. Young? Debatable. Still showing up? Always.