We are spotlighting the winners of Beauty Launchpad’s 30 Over 30 contest, sponsored by Denman Brush.
Get to know Morgan Thomas (@jadebeautyco). She is a hairstylist and salon owner of Jade Beauty Co in Wheaton, IL.
Q&A:
Beauty Launchpad (BLP): What is a fun fact about you?
Morgan Thomas (MT): I met my husband while waiting for a cab.
BLP: How did you get your start in the industry?
MT: After starting college for nursing, I wasn’t happy and knew my true passion was hair, so I left school and enrolled in the Aveda Institute of Minneapolis.
BLP: What is your proudest achievement in the industry thus far?
MT: Being an artist on amazing teams (DesignMe, Oligo & K18) with like-minded stylists who inspire me so much.
BLP: What advice would you give to the younger version of yourself just starting out in the industry, looking back on your whole career?
MT: Take care of your body, and wear better shoes!
BLP: What is your current favorite hair trend?
MT: I’m obsessed with the round bob with curtain bangs.
BLP: What is a valuable hair tip that you want to share with your fellow stylists (whether it’s a business tip or something related to styling/working with hair)?
MT: Stay educated, and stay focused. Social media will make you feel like you need to rush your goals – don’t!
BLP: What inspires your work?
MT: I love being creative and am often inspired by art forms outside of hair. I love thinking outside of the box.
BLP: What is something that keeps you passionate and motivated in the industry each day?
MT: My constant need to be creative drives a lot of my projects, but my family keeps me going – I hope to show my boys that girls can do anything!
BLP: What changes would you like to see the industry make in order to grow/change/evolve/be better than it was before?
MT: I want to see more collaboration between artists, platforms and brands. Everything's better when we work together.
BLP: What is a career goal you have for yourself?
MT: I’d love to do hair for the Oscars and one day see my work in Vogue.
To see the full list of winners, read Beauty Launchpad's May/June issue.
