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Griffin Sorensen of East Dallas on Life, Lessons & Legacy

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Griffin Sorensen. Check out our conversation below.

Good morning Griffin , it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?
Their own self. A hairdresser has a special relationship with people. Our clients get mirror therapy without knowing it.The client talks to themselves in the mirror. The questions a hairapist ask can direct the conversation the client has with them selves. It can be a very interesting day of conversation for a hairdresser.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Griffin.
Growing up with sisters and having a wife and 2 daughters, I understand the frustrations women have with their hair. And having cut my friends’ hair since I was 14, I understand what guys want too. I am a student of my clients.I trained at both the Wella Sebastion school and the Vidal Sassoon Academy. My experience runs the gamut, from on-set styling for films (such as HBO’s Academy Award-winning Temple Grandin) to magazine and local print work (Kendra Scott Jewelry)

Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who taught you the most about work?
My Dad! He owned his own business selling software. I would get to go to work with him sometimes in the summer. Go on road trips to visit clients. I saw how a salesperson worked. I was told I should be in sales. My dad would often say”find something you enjoy and get paid for it. It will never feel like a job. “

Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
When I first started cosmetology school! The first 1000hrs of our license is about infection disease control. I was in special education so all those big words was tough. I called my mom and told her I think I made a big mistake. She talked me through it with words of a caring mother.

I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
Kinda. The name Griffin is my dba(does business as). It is my grandmothers maiden name. I started using the name towards the end of my mentorship. It was a recommendation from my mentors client Kendra Scott. I tell my clients that what they have is good enough. I tried to encourage them to embrace their natural self. My work is mainly natural looking multi dimensional color. My hair cuts and color are known to grow out well. I’m about building trust and having a long term client.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
I feel like both. I was in special education in school. My learning differences have allowed me to discover my skills. I was told to look for careers using my hands and working with people. I have been cutting hair since I was 14 years old. I’m about to celebrate my 20 year anniversary as a licensed hairdresser! I still wake up every day excited to go to the salon and serve my community of diverse clientele.

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