In the Chair: Holistic Hairstylist Reveals How Burnout Became Her Healing Business

Today on The Healing Chair, we sit down with Jessica — founder of Badass Soul Collective, owner of Badass Beauty and Healing, and a holistic hairstylist with 19 years behind the chair.In this episode, Jessica shares her journey from dance and theater to cosmetology school, the early stigma around choosing hairstyling as a career, and how the beauty industry has changed through social media, word-of-mouth, and authentic client connection.We dive deep into the emotional and energetic side of salon life: COVID burnout, client trauma dumping, boundaries, protecting your energy, and what it means to hold sacred space behind the chair. Jessica opens up about almost leaving the hair industry, sending an honest letter to her clients about being a “witchy woo woo” holistic hairstylist, and incorporating Reiki, crystals, tuning forks, breathwork, and energy work into her salon services.Jessica also shares what it was like leaving an 11-year salon chapter, opening a home salon in Arlington, Texas, creating more flexibility as a mom, and building a business that supports her life instead of draining it.We also talk about Badass Soul Collective, women’s retreats, feminine leadership, spirituality, gratitude, and learning how to work in alignment instead of constantly chasing.In this episode, we talk about:• Jessica’s path from dance and theater to the hair industry• The stigma around hairstyling and how the beauty industry has evolved• Social media vs. word-of-mouth marketing for hairstylists• What it means to be a holistic hairstylist• Healing behind the chair through Reiki, crystals, tuning forks, and energy work• COVID burnout and almost quitting hair• Client trauma dumping, emotional boundaries, and protecting your energy• Advice for new hairstylists and beauty school students• Spirituality, Catholic school, witchy women, and reclaiming personal power• Leaving a salon after 11 years and opening a home salon• Motherhood, flexibility, and working from home• Badass Soul Collective, healing retreats, and feminine leadership• Working in alignment, gratitude, and trusting what is meant for youFollow Jessica / Badass Soul Collective:IG: [add Jessica or Badass Soul Collective Instagram link]Follow The Healing Chair:https://www.instagram.com/thehealingchairshow/Want to be a guest? Send us a DM and we’ll share your story.Produced by Rebel Media House:https://www.instagram.com/rebelmediahouse_/