Today we’d like to introduce you to Joseph Hughes.
Hi Joseph, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My husband and partner, Nathan Wayne Hughes, had established a very large clientele and great reputation locally before he took the plunge to open his own salon in 2009. Thankfully that was the scariest part and he was brave enough to go for it. I soon followed him and together we were able to put in the time and effort every day to ensure our success. Soon thereafter, my baby sister and best friend, Breeana, joined the dream team and she brought her best friend, Kortney who is also a stylist and our salon manager. We have all been together a long time and call ourselves “the core four”. No matter what challenges we faced personally or business-wise, we have stuck together. From there, we have grown an incredible team and many of our clients call us their glam fam because when you are being pampered at Ryan Wayne, it’s by the whole team; not just one stylist.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Nothing worth having is easy and my business is no exception to that. The challenges that we have faced are of course the financial risk of starting a business, the worry of failure, and the fear of betrayal by my inner ranks. Unfortunately, we have had some hard lessons in trust. We do not give it freely. In any business, trusting who you work for and with is the hardest thing. We now have the dream team but it was hard getting to this point. Another lesson learned was to be true to myself. Early in my career many people told me to be professional and to dress, talk, and act a certain way. However. the best thing I ever did was be myself. It allowed my true personality to shine through and attracted the team and clientele we love. Going to work isn’t a chore when you enjoy not only what you do but who you get to work with daily. Which is why I absolutely love what I do. I will never stop learning and growing. You are either moving forward or backward, never stagnant. I think it’s pretty incredible that my success has allowed me to create so many jobs and opportunities for others to succeed. I view my success as my team and family success.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
Not all salons are created equal. At Ryan Wayne Salon we treat each client like a work of art. No matter where they currently are, we help them achieve the look they’ve always wanted; not just what they’ve had. In many cases, it’s like magic. Specializing in hair extensions and volume systems allows clients with little to no hair feel confident and beautiful. We are giving them a lifestyle, not a hair appointment. We don’t just look at their hair, we look at them as a blank canvas. From head to toe, we create and design the perfect look that transforms them physically and emotionally. Like all art, it’s personal. We feel attached to each life we touch and help give them the tools necessary to be confident in the board room, sexy in the bedroom, and little by little their inner beauty shines through.
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
Well for us it is the next phase of education within the industry. We have our own full Ryan Wayne product line, styling tools, hair extensions, and volume systems. We want to help educate other stylists on how to not only provide the best quality but the best experience each time a client sits in their chair. That’s also why we have our free Ryan Wayne Hair Care App to help clients and stylists utilize our proven system.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.ryanwaynesalon.com
- Instagram: #ryanwaynesalon #ryanwaynecollection
- Facebook: Ryan Wayne Salon and Ryan Wayne Collection
- Youtube: Ryan Wayne
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