Salon Life and Some Real Talk
Being a stylist is serious work, but we need to laugh at the madness too. Welcome to the lighter side of my salon world.
How the general public sees colors versus how we, as hairstylists, see them. We are color superheroes, turning hair into a kaleidoscope of awesomeness!
About this collection
We spend all day debating if a shade is 'Cherry Red' or 'Deep Burgundy' while the world just calls it red. It is this shared language, the memes, and the inside jokes that keep us sane during a 12-hour shift.
Salon life is a rollercoaster. One minute you are saving a client from a home-coloring disaster, and the next you are managing a long color correction while your back is screaming for a break. This space is where I drop the technical manuals and just connect with my fellow stylists. Whether it is funny truths about how we see color differently than clients or the unspoken rules about why we never wear white on color day, these are the moments that bond us. I believe that if you cannot find the humour in the chaos, you will burn out fast. My aim is to keep this community grounded, real, and always laughing. Understanding the microscopic difference between a Violet and a Plum is what makes us artists, but recognizing the shared exhaustion of a busy Saturday is what keeps us human. Join in for the community, and stay for the real talk on how we actually survive and thrive in this demanding industry.
Gaurav Gupta
I am Gaurav. I spent 18 years behind the chair, and I know exactly what it feels like when you are exhausted but still trying to nail that perfect blend. I am here to make your journey easier, whether that means teaching you a formula or just sharing a laugh about the realities of salon life.
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