Ever had a moment behind the chair where panic started setting in?

Maybe you forgot something… got overwhelmed during a service… or suddenly felt unsure of yourself while your client was sitting right in front of you.

Every hairstylist has been there.

In this short bonus episode of Cutting Through It, Sherri shares how an unexpected real-life moment reminded her of what panic can feel like behind the chair and the 3 simple things hairstylists can do to calm themselves down, regain confidence, and keep clients feeling confident too.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

What to do when panic starts taking over behind the chair:

• How to calm yourself down in stressful moments • Why slowing down helps you regain confidence • How to avoid transferring panic to your client • Why confidence is often built through uncomfortable moments

This Episode Is for You If:

✔ You struggle with confidence behind the chair ✔ You get anxious during consultations or services ✔ You’ve ever felt overwhelmed while doing hair ✔ You want to appear calmer and more confident with clients ✔ You’re a newer hairstylist still building confidence

If you’re trying to build your clientele and gain more confidence behind the chair, I have created a free training to help you get started.

Inside, I share the 5 things I've done every time I rebuilt my clientele from scratch to quickly start getting clients back in her chair.

Access the free training here👉 https://www.onpointhairbysherri.com/freecourse

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A quick dose of real-life guidance, business tips, and behind-the-chair wisdom to help you grow your confidence and clientele.

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Learn the fundamentals, artistic disciplines, and consultation skills to cut with confidence and build a loyal clientele.

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Feeling stuck or rebuilding? Let’s create a clear plan to help you move forward.

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If you’re in your first few years behind the chair and wondering why it’s not happening as fast as you thought it would…

👉 you are not alone.

In this episode of Cutting Through It, Sherri shares real, honest insight into what it actually takes to build a successful career as a hairstylist, so you don’t quit in the middle of the process.

• What to realistically expect in your first few years as a hairstylist • Why building confidence and clientele takes time • The importance of strong foundations early in your career • How working more in the beginning can accelerate your growth • Why learning from experienced stylists matters • How to handle mistakes and redo's without losing confidence • The mindset shift that helps you stay in the industry long-term

Building a successful career as a hairstylist doesn’t happen overnight.

It takes: ✔ time ✔ humility ✔ practice ✔ sacrifice ✔ and a willingness to grow

👉 The stylists who succeed aren’t the ones who have it all figured out early… they’re the ones who stay committed through the hard part.

✔ You’re a new hairstylist trying to build your clientele ✔ You feel behind or unsure of yourself ✔ You’re struggling with confidence behind the chair ✔ You’ve thought about quitting but don’t want to ✔ You want real, honest guidance from someone who’s been there

If you’re trying to figure out how to start getting clients in your chair, Sherri has created a free training to help you.

Inside, she shares the 5 things she’s done every time she rebuilt her clientele from scratch to get clients in her chair quickly.

https://www.onpointhairbysherri.com/freecourse

Join Sherri inside her Facebook group:

Hairstylist Tips: Cut & Clients

A supportive space where hairstylists can ask questions, learn, and grow with real guidance.

Fill Your Chair Strategy Call (1:1 Coaching)

Feeling stuck or rebuilding? Let’s create a clear plan to help you move forward.

👉 https://www.onpointhairbysherri.com/call

Want to learn more about Sherri and access additional resources for hairstylists?

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Every hairstylist has been there…

A client sits in your chair, shows you an inspiration photo, and you’re thinking:

👉 “Will this actually work for them?”

But you don’t want to second-guess yourself… and you definitely don’t want to lead them in the wrong direction.

In this episode of Cutting Through It, Sherri breaks down how to confidently handle that moment — so you can stop guessing and start guiding your clients like a professional.

You’ll learn how to:

• Look at a hair photo and quickly assess if it will work • Understand what a haircut actually requires (not just how it looks) • Evaluate your client’s hair type, density, and head shape • Ask better consultation questions to avoid mistakes • Communicate with confidence, even when a style isn’t the right fit • Guide your client into a look that works for them

When you don’t take the time to properly assess a photo and your client, it can lead to:

❌ Haircuts that don’t match expectations ❌ Loss of client trust ❌ Clients not returning

But when you know how to read both the photo and the client…

👉 you build trust 👉 you feel more confident 👉 and your clients start seeing you as the professional

✔ You feel unsure when clients show you inspiration photos ✔ You want to build more confidence behind the chair ✔ You struggle with knowing what will actually work for your client ✔ You want to improve your consultations and communication ✔ You’re ready to stop guessing and start leading

If you’re trying to build your clientele or just need direction behind the chair, Sherri has created a free training to help you get started.

Inside, she shares the 5 things she’s done every time she rebuilt her business from scratch to get clients in her chair quickly.

https://www.onpointhairbysherri.com/freecourse

Join Sherri inside her Facebook group:

Hairstylist Tips: Cut & Clients

A space for hairstylists who want guidance, support, and real conversations about growing behind the chair.

Fill Your Chair Strategy Call (1:1 Coaching)

Feeling stuck or rebuilding? Let’s create a clear plan to help you move forward.

👉 https://www.onpointhairbysherri.com/call