Meet Chastity Vaughn of Chastity Vaughn S2R Boutique Salon in Richardson

Today we’d like to introduce you to Chastity Vaughn.

Chastity, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I got my start growing up as a child back in Tupelo, Mississippi. I remember my mother who is also a hair stylist doing hair. I would watch her and learn certain techniques and by that I ultimately found myself infatuated with hair as well. Once old enough to do so, I registered and attended (Foster’s Cosmetology in Ripley, MS 1998), this is where I would learn everything I needed to know about hair and the hair industry. I took that knowledge, packed up and moved to Texas, where I would eventually open Something2Remember Salon & Boutique. When I purchased my first home, I had the idea that I could convert my garage into a salon, work from home doing something I loved along with being a mother to my little ones. This proved to be one of the most rewarding and best decisions I’ve made thus far. This because I had a vision, implemented a plan and practically watched my salon grow right before my eyes. Through word of mouth and networking my clientele would blossom drastically which within a few years granted me the ability to move out of my garage and into my own salon setting. At first, I was bit hesitant to make the move, because you know you get comfortable being somewhere for so long and to have to uproot to a different environment was a bit scary I must be honest. But I knew what I wanted to accomplish as a business owner and stylists. I knew that there would be more opportunities out there for me if I made the move so I did. This move allowed my salon to get the exposure that it needed to advance to the next level. I remained there for a few years but thanks to God my clientele continued to grow and therefore I would need to move to a bigger salon space to accommodate the salon needs. I must say that I have come a long way from doing hair in my garage to where I am now. It makes me extremely proud to see where I’ve come from. Currently, I am opening another salon suite which will cater to servicing my clients to provide a 5-star luxury experience while changing the way someone feels about themselves on a more private, 1-on-1 basis if necessary.

Has it been a smooth road?
My journey as a hairstylist and owner has definitely not been a walk in the park but it hasn’t been bad. I think that with starting your own business it takes a lot of energy and sacrifice of one’s self in the beginning stages. A lot of sleepless nights and brain storming. I also think when I began the salon in the garage, having toddler twins at the same time as deciding to open a business would have to have been the most challenging time for me. But it’s a time that I would not trade for the world. It challenged and tested me as a new business owner and actually showed me what I was made of. That period of time showed me that I was built for this business. I truly learned a lot about myself as a person. Life’s challenges promise us endless opportunities to reassess, reevaluate, and push beyond the boundaries of comfort over and over again. No one understands that more than I do.

So, as you know, we’re impressed with Chastity Vaughn S2R Boutique Salon – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
I am the proud owner of Chastity Vaughn S2R Boutique Salon where I like provide an array of services including but not limited to all types of natural hair, sister locks, coloring, updos, silk press (blow outs), cuts, hair extensions and more. It is important in my opinion to be able to be versatile as a hair stylist and not limit yourself to what you can do when it comes to hair. I absolutely love what I do, my overall desire is to create a professional and relaxing environment and be able to cater to my clients to provide the exceptional customer service and satisfaction that they deserve. Being a mentor to others is also a passion of mine, if I learn something I love to share that knowledge. Continued education is high on my list of things necessary in order to continue improving your craft. It is my overall objective as a stylist to transform and create new and exciting looks for today’s modern woman at the same time by giving them a 5-star experience. Natural hair and Sisterlocks is definitely my specialty and what I would be most known for. Styling and caring for natural hair. I would have to say that I am most proud of the growth, consistency and success of Chastity Vaughn Salon. What set me apart from other? I am comfortable in my own skin, I confident in all that I do, and I think its reflected in my work. I also have a fluid personality. I can work with almost any type of person and I also like to collaborate with my clients on a look as opposed to trying to dictate what they’re next style will be.

What has been the proudest moment of your career so far?
My most proud moment of my career thus far would have to be working with the amazingly talented Media Mogul herself, Cathy Hughes of TV One. When I received the invite to partake in the Tom Joyner Cruise alongside Ms. Hughes, the feeling was surreal. Although I have worked with a few high-profile clients in my career, to be asked personally by her team made me feel validated and honored. That opportunity allowed me to reflect on how far I’ve come, all of my sacrifices and time put in to being the best at what I do was all worth it. To have someone of that magnitude contact me personally made me believe that it was all worth it.

If you had to start over, what would you have done differently?
If I had the opportunity to start over, I can honestly say that I would not change a thing. I think everything happens for a reason I truly believe that. Every obstacle I’ve had has taught me a lesson that I learned from and turned into a positive for my business. I feel that God had a plan for me and I followed his plan exactly as he designed. Over 20 years in and I’m still growing and learning. I have some of the best clients there are out there, and have had the opportunity to travel, network and meet other stylists as well as serviced high-profile clients from all over. I think that whatever I may have gone through good, bad or indifferent as a stylist and owner is what I was supposed to experience.

Pricing:

• Sisterlocks Installation $650.00 & up
• Keratin Smoothing Treatment – $250 & up
• Keratin Express Blow Out – $125 & up
• Amino Acid Strengthening – $175 & up
• Traditional Sew In – $200 & up
• Natural Hair Ceramic Thermal Fusion – $75 & up
• Two Strand Twists Price ranges from – $70-$125

Contact Info:

• Address: Mattison Avenue Salon Suites & Spa
  2100 Alamo Dr. Suite #131 Suite#136
  Richardson, Tx 75080
• Website: http://www.chastityvaughn.com/
• Phone: 214 620 5708
• Email: Info@ChastityVaughn.com
• Instagram: @Chastity Vaughn
• Facebook: @S2Remember
• Twitter: @ChasVs2r
• Google: https://g.co/kgs/zG1MC7

Image Credit:
Photographer @henrycarterphotography @TerelWhitePhotography
Makeup @kkbyk @TheCharNicole
Styled by @c.lewstyles

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