
Over the course of the month, we will be spotlighting the winners of Beauty Launchpad’s 30 Under 30 for 2023, sponsored by Denman Pro.
Today, you will get to know Emmi Heller (@emmihellerhair). She is a 29-year-old stylist at The Chain in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Q&A:
Beauty Launchpad (BLP): What is a fun fact about you?
Emmi Heller (EH): I have a black and white pomeranian named Franco. He is 9 years old but forever my baby!
BLP: What is your proudest accomplishment?
EH: Opening my own salon has been my proudest accomplishment thus far. Being able to create an environment so curated to my own personal taste was so much fun, but creating an ideal client experience for our guests through a boutique atmosphere, specialized services and espresso martinis has been the most rewarding experience that keeps on giving.
BLP: What is your current favorite hair trend?
EH: WARM TONES! I have always loved seeing gold in my blondes and chocolate in my brunettes.
BLP: What is a hair tip you have for your fellow stylists?
EH: Always be teachable, and never stop learning! Never say no to an opportunity to learn from others – We all have developed such useful tips and tricks of our own along the way. I think as you get busier in the salon it can be easy to become cocky or feel like you’ve mastered your craft – Don’t fall into this trap and hinder your own growth!
BLP: What do you love about your work?
EH: I love being a hairstylist because I really never feel like I am working. The relationships we develop with our clients are so special – You truly feel like you are hanging out with your closest friends sometimes. Each client is a new and exciting project, even if I’ve done their hair tens of times already. The satisfaction you get from a transformation – be it subtle or major – is unbeatable! And to make people feel beautiful in the process? 10/10.
BLP: What motivates you about the industry you are in?
EH: I love being a hairstylist because I really never feel like I am working. The relationships we develop with our clients are so special, you truly feel like you are hanging out with your closest friends sometimes. Each client is a new and exciting project, even if I’ve done their hair tens of times already. The satisfaction you get from a transformation, be it subtle or major, is unbeatable! And to make people feel beautiful in the process? 10/10
BLP: What is a professional goal you have for yourself?
EH: I would love to develop an online education platform to teach stylists my coastal color technique. I love being behind the chair, and I’m not much of a public speaker, but I feel like I have a lot of helpful tips to share! Offering virtual classes would be incredible.
You can see the full list of this year's 30 Under 30 by reading Beauty Launchpad's May/June 2023 digital magazine.