Today we’d like to introduce you to Gracie Howard.
Hi Gracie, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I was in sixth grade when I first got my hair colored! I thought it was such a cool and fun experience, but I had no idea I would actually be doing this as a career! In school, I always struggled academically and I knew I didn’t want to pursue a career with a lot of math and science, and reading. Somehow, I turned to hair as my final pick and I couldn’t be more excited for my career! I graduated high school in Frisco, TX (class of 2018) and went straight to cosmetology school! I recently opened up my very own SUITE! Ever since I started hair school, it was my dream to be in a suite! I’m in my own space and can make it however I want to make clients feel comfortable in my chair and I can feel happy while I work.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
Every stylist’s journey is different, but I started as an apprentice at my first salon. It wasn’t the most glamorous thing, but that’s just where some people start! I personally am glad I started with an apprentice program. At the time, I just wanted to get on the floor, but to be on the floor, you need to do the salon cleaning and assisting. My salon offered continuing education as well, so I was in their cut program and I did learn a lot, but it wasn’t helping me grow since their education classes were one night a week. I eventually found another salon where I was taking clients and growing. The second salon I worked in was where I really grew more confident! I had clients coming back and it just felt really good to know people love what I do! After over a year, I moved from Frisco to Denton and I am now taking clients in my OWN SUITE! It has been a long journey, but I wouldn’t ask for it to be any different!
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am very proud to say I am a haircut specialist! I love doing clipper cuts, long cuts, and texturizing! In cosmetology school, I really enjoyed haircuts as well! I was planning on just doing haircuts at my first salon, but there was a different path instead, which turned out amazing! I like being known as a cut specialist, but I do specialize in balayages and vivid colors! It’s always a beautiful result with vivids and balayages have such beautiful dimension and contrast!
What matters most to you? Why?
Family (my parents) matters the most to me. I am a proud Chinese Adoptee and I am so incredibly thankful for the life I was given! My parents have provided me with everything I needed plus more! They have endless amount of love and support and it’s all I could really ask for! I am so grateful to have such amazing and supportive and loving parents! As I’m growing up, I realize so much more my parents did for me and it makes me even more grateful for them.
Pricing:
- Long haircut: $55
- Clipper cut: $45
- Color pricing varies
Contact Info:
- Instagram: instagram.com/hairxgracie howard & gracexhoward
- Facebook: facebook.com/hairxgraciehoward
- Other: https://shoutoutdfw.com/meet-gracie-howard-hairstylist-hairdresser/ & https://visiblemagazine.com/3-ways-being-an-asian-adoptee-has-changed-my-life/
