About Chrystal L.
I want to share a bit more about myself and the different hats I’ve worn throughout my career.
Throughout my journey in the beauty industry, I've truly seen and done it all: from booth renting to owning and operating various salon structures. I've been instrumental in building salon suites, pioneering hybrid salons, and ultimately owning a commission salon.
This extensive journey led me to a pivotal moment: a successful sale of my salon, setting the foundation for a fulfilling retirement.
Each step provided more lessons, refining my strategies for business success and optimal profitability. I know the challenges that current and aspiring salon owners face, and I've tailored my expertise to help. Whether it's team-building, profitability tactics, or planning growth, I've walked this path and I'm here to help you slay every step of the way!
Chrystal L.'s deep-seated desire to uplift others.
Accolades like the 2021 Modern Salon Top 100 and the 2019 distinction of being among the 20 Under 40 Most Influential People in Columbia, MO, are testaments to her entrepreneurial spirit. Yet, Chrystal's influence extends beyond the beauty sphere. She's a devoted mother to three wonderful children and wears the co-founder hat at The BOLD Academy – a non-profit committed to bolstering the leadership talents of young women.
Every endeavor of Chrystal L. is highlighted by her unwavering commitment to inclusivity and a deep-seated desire to uplift others. This, combined with her stellar achievements, positions her not just as a leader in her industry, but as a beacon of inspiration for all aspiring change-makers.
Through my salon, I met many clients of color.
These clients were often concerned about the lack of education opportunities for their children and grandchildren, despite living in a college town. But I knew that wasn’t the case - many of my other clients of color were doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs, lawyers, etc.
I wanted to bridge that gap and create a network so that young ladies who aspire to those careers could be connected with amazing women who were already in those roles.
In 2015 I co-founded the BOLD ACADEMY non-profit.
The Bold Academy mission is to support, nurture, and enhance the leadership skills of Black and Brown girls in Columbia. I’m extremely proud of the work and fundraising we’ve done. If you’re interested in supporting the mission, you can find more details by clicking the button below.
All Hair Educator
Finally, my passion for being an all-hair educator was fully sparked back in 2016, as I sat in a classroom and realized that none of the educators looked like me.
In fact, when classmates asked my instructor questions about textured hair, she ended up asking me to explain since I was the only stylist of color in the class!
I knew so many other stylists, some who look like me and some who didn’t, who all wanted to work with a more diverse clientele. They just didn’t have the background or didn’t know who could teach them.
In 2019 I launched All Hair Academy, which was re-born as Liquid Hair Institute in 2023.
All Hair Academy was founded with a clear vision: to serve as a mastermind program for stylists eager to not only attract a diverse clientele but also to thrive in a profitable business.
In 2019 I launched All Hair Academy, which was re-born as Liquid Hair Institute in 2023.
All Hair Academy was founded with a clear vision: to serve as a mastermind program for stylists eager to not only attract a diverse clientele but also to thrive in a profitable business.
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