Leaving the Industry: Turns Out the Grass isn't Always Greener

We see it all the time in this industry, people lose their drive. When the pressure, and the constant giving start to outweigh the love for the craft, it can feel easier to walk away. But sometimes, stepping back is the only way to remember why you fell in love with it in the first place. In this episode, we sit down with Cesalee Smith, a stylist who’s walked that exact path—leaving the industry completely, only to realize she missed it more than ever. We talk about burnout, rediscovering purpose, and what it’s really like to come back to the chair with a whole new perspective If you’ve ever thought about quitting or wondered what it would take to fall back in love with doing hair—this one’s for you.