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SEARCHAmanda Harsche has built her career on two simple beliefs: never stop learning and never stop connecting.
A Denver-based stylist known for fashion colors, blonding, color corrections and cutting, Harsche says the best careers aren't built through hustle, they're built through education, meaningful relationships and taking care of yourself along the way.
Amanda Harsche
Amanda Harsche has built her career on two simple beliefs: never stop learning and never stop connecting. A Denver-based stylist known for fashion colors, blonding, color corrections and cutting, Harsche says the best careers aren't built through hustle, they're built through education, meaningful relationships and taking care of yourself along the way.
With 13 years behind the chair, Harsche encourages beauty professionals to stay curious, prioritize their mental health and remember that every artist brings something unique to the industry.
Name: Amanda Harsche
Salon: Forma Collective Salon
Location: Denver, Colorado
Years in the Industry: 13
Specialties: Fashion Colors, Color Corrections, Blonding and Cutting
Instagram:@mandaharsche
MODERN SALON 100: 2018
Motivational. Inspirational. Humorous.
You can specialize in something—but you should still know how to do it all.
The people who matter most are the person sitting in your chair and the person standing behind it.
Take care of your clients, but don't forget to take care of yourself, too.
Never stop learning.
Take every class you can, no matter how long you've been in the industry. There's always something new to learn.
Comparing themselves to others.
Every artist has something valuable to bring to the table. Focus on your own strengths instead of someone else's highlight reel.
Maintaining the relationships I make at industry events.
The real value isn't just attending, it's staying connected long after the event is over.
Hustle culture.
I've realized my best work happens when I'm doing well mentally. Taking care of my mental health makes me a better stylist, educator and person.
I love seeing the confidence of newer stylists.
It tells me those of us who've been in the industry longer are helping create an environment where the next generation feels supported and empowered.
Mental health. It's a conversation our industry needs to keep having.
Communication and connection.
Technical skills will always matter, but relationships are what create lasting careers.
"Gangsta's Paradise."
Leave people better than you found them.
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