Today we’d like to introduce you to Sydnee Harris
Hi Sydnee, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Growing up, I always loved building things, being creative, and using color. After school, I would spend my free time watching people paint, do a drastic makeup look, or a fun hairstyle/color that inspired my creativity. Especially in elementary school, I practiced hairstyles on my American Girl Dolls and even attempted to give them a shorter “cut;” thankfully, my mom was to the rescue. Fast forward to high school, it sparked at my high school job, helping people learn how to paint and make colors to tell a story is my calling. However, during this time, I was very into the law/criminal justice program in my high school and thought that it was what I wanted to do because I was never sure how to make a career out of art. Fast forward to me sitting in my freshman dorm room doing my hair and constantly missing getting to create and make people smile. I quickly realized that a sitting desk job was not for me and that I was miserable. Right, there was when I learned a broader horizon was ahead. Summer break was my breakthrough moment, and I wanted to change careers. I went and toured the school I graduated from, with remarkable teachers who believed in me and pushed me, alongside some fantastic friends I made along the way. Life’s paths led me straight home to my Artifact Collective family. There is no other place I would rather be. They are some of the most talented and supportive people I could ever ask for. I am so excited to continue to grow and learn from the best.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
I struggled a lot internally with self-doubt and confidence. I was always scared that I would not have the talent to do hair or see the bigger picture of where I would be after I conquered the hard days in this industry. It is nerve-wracking to change careers and gamble on the unknown. Once I faced myself and realized I could not let my self-doubt get in the way of doing something I love, all the struggles left my mind. You have to persevere to make your happiness happen and do what you love.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am blessed to have the best job in the world: hairstylist! My favorite things to do are blonding, color, and both men’s and women’s cuts! I will have to say my all-time favorite service is Brazilian Blowouts. It has changed my hair life and so many of my clients! I love to continue my education in all services, as I want to be well-rounded in all areas of hair to provide the utmost quality! I am proud of my ability to run with a vision and make it a reality in every aspect.
My work ethic and determination to better myself is what sets me apart. I continue to observe my colleagues, attend educational hair events, and pursue online education. I believe that the work you put in is the work that will come back to push you and make you grow. I enjoy receiving feedback on my work and practicing or asking my mentors questions about what I could do better. You have to want it bad enough to make a change and be willing to accept new techniques and points of view!
Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
I love taking risks and getting that adrenaline rush from them. Risks are the best thing; you can learn from failure or success, but both teach you valuable life lessons that nothing else can teach you. Taking a risk is believing in yourself to succeed and take on a complex challenge. Throughout my life, I took risks on where to go to school, what career, trying a new activity, a new friendship, or even if I really should get another tattoo, but every one of those risks is why I am who I am. Making hard choices builds character and strength as a person you will be grateful for. Everyone can choose only two significant risk paths: doing something or doing nothing. My risk failures were hard, but they do not define me as a person; they have shaped my success and outlook on life. Take the risk; it is worth it.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://artifactcollective.glossgenius.com/services
- Instagram: sydneestyled
