Today we’d like to introduce you to Quiana Dixon.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Throughout high school, I always did hair for myself and all my friends. I never thought about it being an actual career until I went to college in 2007. My freshman year at the University of North Texas, a young lady asked me who did my hair, I told her I did it myself and she asked if I could do her hair like mine. I told her yes, but I was extremely nervous because the particular style was sewn-in extension, cut into a layered bob. I didn’t have a lot of experience with extensions or cutting hair and I didn’t want to mess her hair up…especially with her being well known on campus.
Well, her hair came out great and the layered bob that I cut (with purple school scissors lol) was a hit! I began to do so much hair that going to class was like pulling teeth, hair became my passion. I told my mom that I wanted to leave UNT and pursue hair professionally and she was in full support. So that same day my boyfriend, now husband, took me to I.T.S Academy of Beauty, I enrolled and graduated in 2012.
I only desired to do hair extensions, but that all changed when I meant Alayza and Deon Casey. I started doing photoshoots with them and from there found myself in the world of formal and competitive hairstyling. From weddings to pageants to fitness competitions, I never thought that I would have the career I have now.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
The majority of my career has been smooth. I was super blessed to have meant and partnered with amazing people that kept me booked and busy. However, after having my daughter at the end of 2019, I had just started back working when the pandemic hit. When I was finally able to start back working I started to experience cramping in my hands. Fun fact about me, I can do hair really fast. So I guess after taking all that time off, I sent my hands into shock when I jumped back in moving at my normal fast pace. I was forced to slow down, it honestly gave me a new appreciation for that gift that I have. Today, my hands are fine, I just have to be conscious of how fast I’m working and wise about how much work I take on.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I specialize in hair extensions and formal/special event hairstyling. I’ve always been able to work with all hair textures and think that’s something that sets me apart. I love that I’m not limited on who I can serve.
What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
That’sa hard question for me. With things changing so rapidly in the world, I just hope and pray that the beauty industry continues to stand the test of time.
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