Today we’d like to introduce you to Marquie Hibler.
Hi Marquie, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today.
Hey yall! My name is Marquie Hibler, I’m 25 years old born in Cali, raised in the heart of Justin, Tx. I am a lesbian hairstylist in Fort Worth, Texas, and this is my story. I started my cosmetology career out of high school, it was never the direction I thought I would go but I fell in love with the artistry & passion of making women, men & everyone in between feel absolutely beautiful.
I dropped out of beauty school 4 times due to depression, anxiety, 2 jobs outside of school, abusive relationships & no money.
When I finally graduated, it was the best feeling of relief I’ve ever felt. I will never be able to explain how amazing it felt to finally be free, and I was hopeful to be financially free as well.
As I’m typing this today, I am financially free, and I never thought I would be able to say that out loud.
I started as a commission stylist, QUICKLY moved to booth rent, and due to being in a toxic salon, I moved into my own suite as soon as covid hit.
That was THE best decision I’ve ever made for myself & my mental health. My career took off.
I have around 800 amazing returning clientele that I poured my blood sweat, and tears (literally) into because I had to claw my way up to the top.
My parents never “handed” me anything. They made me work for it, and I’m so thankful they did because it made me the strong woman I am today.
I built my life from the ground up
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Absolutely not! Beauty school was the lowest I’ve ever been in my life. but there’s a reason I’m here & I’m able to type this out today because there was a time in my life I didn’t think I would make it passed 18. my biggest struggle was never finding where I “fit in” as a lesbian and the black sheep, I was always so lost.
I’ve finally found my place and my people after I stopped trying to fit in. I’m authentically me, and the most amazing people started flooding into my life.
Financial was one of my other biggest struggles, I remember looking for change in my apartment and around parking lots to be able to eat. leading to losing weight very fast. I’m perfectly healthy now and no longer struggling with my relationship with food!
Another struggle I went through was the instructors at my school were NOT compassionate, and I felt very alone. But I made my group of friends, and I started flourishing.
I’m truly truly happy where I am now in my life.
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I love ALL things hair. If you can think it, I promise you I can make anyone’s hair dreams come true. What makes me stand out most is my personality. I’m real, I’m a judgment-free zone NO MATTER WHAT & I have what I call “the misfit” clientele because I understand them & they understand me. I have the clients that other hairstylists don’t want because they’re “too much” I’ve personally been told I’m “Too loud, too much, and not cool enough” my whole life, so I love these clients more than anything. They’re my family. I have the most amazing clientele. I’m truly so lucky.
I specialize in blondes; I’ve spent thousands of dollars to call myself a blonde specialist, and I take the term with so much confidence.
I’m most proud of how I communicate with my clients. I will NEVER let anyone sit in my chair and make them feel stupid. My clients are educated, and they will never feel like they can’t talk to me. I’m the definition of a “hairapist” (hairstylist + therapist)
Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs, or other resources you think our readers should check out?
I use Gloss genius to keep track of EVERYTHING. I discovered gloss genius this past year, and it’s my safety net. All of my formulas, inventory, names, dates keep me as organized as ever! My TikTok hair community also helps me feel so loved and is such a good resource when I need help with quite literally anything!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.tiktok.com/@marquiehibler?_t=8aWO9b8jxQw&_r=1
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/mirrored.by.marquie?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
- Other: https://linktr.ee/marquiehibler