Today we’d like to introduce you to Kimberly Crawford.
Hi Kimberly, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
• Very first cutting assistant hired for Osgood O’Neil in January 2000. Apprenticeship for 1 1/2 yrs.
• Opportunities traveling to New York, Chicago, LA, and Miami for classes with Bumble and Bumble, Oribe, Orlando Pita, Vivienne Mackender, and Tear Sheet.
•I brought hair extensions into the salon. I became certified for Great Lengths Hair Extensions in 2003. Eventually, I was also able to offer Hair Dreams and Perfectress.
• I built a pretty extensive bridal business but have moved away from that area of my career to focus on my hair extensions business.
• Currently work in a medspa, Something About Skin, in The Cedars. I have a 3-chair salon space that I share with color specialist, Damian Valverde, whom I have worked with for 15 yrs.
• Spa offers a multitude of services. Everything for face, body, and beauty.
IPL, Body Contouring, Injectable, Hair, Brows, and Lashes. One-stop-shop.
• I offer The Kacey Welch Method and Hair Lingerie.
Being mentored by both Kiara Bailey of Hair Lingerie and Kacey Welch
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I have been very fortunate to work in an influent area of Dallas. Grateful that work was consistent I was able to grow and advance. 2005 began teaching in-house.
Had typical struggles of a working mother balancing family and work life. The economy bust of 2008 was a wake-up call for many. Covid is probably the biggest struggle.
I left Osgood O’Neil April of 2020 to start my own business within Something About Skin. It was just as everything was shutting down. It seemed very uncertain at the time and ended up being the best decision I could have made.
Going from a large salon space of 16 chairs down to 3 chairs made clients a lot more comfortable due to social distancing.
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?
I feel that since the shutdown of 2020 there has been a shift in the caring and support of our client’s health and wellbeing. We were forced to slow down which in turn has offered the opportunity to spend more time with our clients as opposed to grinding out 13+ clients a day. I have personally benefited from slowing down. I am able to refocus how I want to work, smarter not harder.
I am also seeing advancements in technology in hair products as well as tools. Hair growth products are abundant and tools are becoming more user-friendly.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @kimberlycrawford.hair
