Kim “Tweet” Jones: How I Built My Dream Salon From Scratch

This week on Trendy with Kim Allison, I’m joined by Tampa salon owner and stylist Kym “Tweet” Jones, and let me tell you, her story is so real and so inspiring. From shampooing the hair right of a bleach client’s head by accident 😂 (and still getting tipped 💸) to building a peaceful, spa-like salon during COVID, Tweet’s journey is full of hustle, heart, and hard-earned wisdom.We talk about: ✔️ Her unconventional start in hair✔️ Building a salon during the pandemic✔️ Mentoring while staying hands-on behind the chair✔️ The truth about extensions and client care✔️ Creating a full experience, not just a hairstyleThis one feels like you’re hanging out with your homegirl who just gets it. So, if you’ve ever dreamed of opening your own salon or need a reminder that your journey is valid, this one’s for you. 💛📍 Timestamps:00:00 – Intro + How Tweet ended up on the show02:43 – Where the nickname “Tweet” came from04:45 – From aspiring PI to shampoo girl to stylist09:12 – Her first $20 tip and falling in love with hair14:30 – COVID shutdown and starting a salon from her apartment19:05 – Becoming a salon owner (even though she didn’t want to)23:40 – Challenges of hiring and managing new stylists28:15 – Creating a peaceful salon vibe + client experience33:55 – Handling price increases with grace39:45 – The business side of hair nobody teaches44:00 – Her honest advice for new salon owners49:35 – The story of her biggest early-career mistake55:10 – Real talk on extensions + what most clients don’t know1:01:35 – How Tweet balances personal and salon life1:06:20 – Fun facts, ATVs, and catching crabs 🦀1:09:45 – Rapid Fire: 60-Second Blowout 💨1:13:20 – Where to find Tweet online📲 Follow & Connect with the ShowWebsite: www.kimallison.netInstagram: @trendywithkimallison https://www.instagram.com/trendywkimallisonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trendywkimallison?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYouTube: Subscribe  @Trendy_Kimallison  Email: [email protected]🎧 Also streaming on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts.👉🏽 Follow Tweet:Instagram Owner/Stylist:@ tweet_the_stylist https://www.instagram.com/tweet_the_stylist?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Instagram Salon: @salon_kym_belle: https://www.instagram.com/salon_kym_belle?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Website: salonkymbelle.com💬 Like, comment, and subscribe — it helps more than you know!Subscribe to stay in the know. Message me to possibly be a guest on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.