My journey into the beauty industry began at 16, creating my own clip-in hair extensions for pageants. Soon, I was doing hair and makeup for myself and friends for pageants and school dances, but I never imagined it would evolve into more than a fun side hustle. Watching my friends head to college, I realized that path wasn’t for me. One day, my Mimi suggested I consider hair school, and by the next week, I had signed up at Aveda.
As I dove into researching the beauty industry, I found myself drawn to color and extensions, sparking a deep passion for these areas. After graduating hair school, I packed my bags and moved to New Orleans, ready for a fresh start. However, the city wasn’t quite the fit I expected, and when COVID hit, I decided to return home to Lake Charles. During that time, I threw myself into online courses, studying marketing and how to build a clientele. I practiced hair color and extensions relentlessly, refining my skills and laying the foundation for my future.
My dedication paid off as I traveled the country attending classes and even styled hair at New York Fashion Week. As my career quickly took off, I transitioned to booth renting, but found the solo journey lacked the team dynamic I craved. Moving to a salon suite felt like the next step, but it ended up being isolating, and I realized I needed a supportive environment to thrive. After managing a salon while still working behind the chair, I knew I was ready for a change.
Throughout my career, I followed Rachel and admired her work, but I never thought I would leave the loyal clientele I had built in Lake Charles. However, in May 2023, I took the leap and joined the team at EGGIE Salon Studio. The decision was bittersweet—I was excited but also nervous to leave my clients. For six months, I commuted between Lake Charles and Baton Rouge to serve both groups of clients. By October, I fully committed to EGGIE, drawn in by the incredible team that shares my vision.
Since joining EGGIE, I’ve grown tremendously both personally and professionally. It’s been a challenging but rewarding journey, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing opportunities that brought me here.
— Madison Evans
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