Meet Trailblazer Jenny Strebe

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jenny Strebe.

A master of her profession, Jenny harnesses the transformative power of hair to create visually-arresting styles, from high fashion editorial to popular everyday looks for the modern muse.

With over 15 years’ experience, Jenny’s true passion became known when she joined the team as education director with popular salon chain toni & guy for 6 years.

Fusing her talent for hairdressing and devotion to education, Jenny founded leading blog and YouTube channel, the confessions of a hairstylist, and carved herself a niche as the go-to for hair how-to’s. Now, 4 years on, the site has over 6 million views on YouTube and a combined following of 600,000 on all social media outlets. She’s been featured in leading magazine titles including online, and named one of the top hair bloggers in America.

She is also a published book author of 3 hair tutorial books sold worldwide. First book is 100 perfect hair days geared towards adults and braids & buns, pigtails & ponies for little girls as well 5 minute hairstyles.

Traveling to various salons across America where she shares insights and innovative hair techniques, jenny’s enthusiasm and commitment is inspiring. She is a pioneer with plans to expand the prestigious confessions of a hairstylist educational series worldwide.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I have had a lot of struggles, from not getting hired into my dream salon to some people didn’t see the potential that I saw in myself and let me really spread my wings. Another one when I was working on my first book I almost quit when I was 2/3 or the way done because I’m not a writer and it had gotten to a point it was really challenging for me. But, I continued to push myself.

I’ve also had big people in my industry try to ruin some of my working relationships because I didn’t want to work solely with their brand. But, it didn’t stop me.

The biggest struggle I face on a daily basis is balancing it all out. I’m a wife, a mother of 2 and an entrepreneur.

I find that the hardest part is sometimes you need to go to events or speak at events that cause you to travel. I’m constantly balancing it but I have come to the conclusion that If I feel I need to spend time with my husband, I simply do. My heart usually tells me my next move and I listen to it.

Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Confessions of a hairstylist – what should we know?
I’m a hairstylist. I came into my industry when it was as a respected job as a normal “college degree’ job. It has been my biggest passion into trying to push myself and help others do great things in the hair industry.

I feel what sets me apart is I’m a small town girl at heart, my brand withholds integrity but it’s also vulnerable. I always talk about my struggles to my fans.

I also have published 4 books and have an educational app. I think those were the hardest brand wise I have ever done but helped me be a trail blazer because not everyone has taken risks like I have.

We’re interested to hear your thoughts on female leadership – in particular, what do you feel are the biggest barriers or obstacles?
I believe it starts with women. I think that until women can truly be happy for one another success can we truly see a difference. It’s evolving but not fast enough. Men will always run product companies; they will always be the ones wanted on stage because some women not all subliminally will praise or encourage men’s success oppose to a female.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.theconfessionsofahairstylist.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconfessionsofahairstylist/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconfessionsofahairstylist/

Image Credit:
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