Emily At Golden Wave Salon

I've always believed a salon can be so much more than a place to do hair. 🤍

My vision has always been to create a space where women feel confident, supported, and inspired to grow, whether they're sitting in my chair or building their own business behind one.

Success is even more meaningful when you have people beside you who genuinely want to see you win.

I'm so grateful for the community we're building, and I know we're just getting started. ✨

If you're looking for healthy hair, a stylist who puts your hair first, or a salon home where you can truly grow, I'd love to connect. DM me when you’re ready to chat.

Girl, this is your sign to book the extension consult 🤍✨

No more saving inspo photos and wondering “could my hair actually do that?” Let’s talk goals, options, and create a plan for the hair you’ve been dreaming about.

Whether you’re looking for added length, more fullness, or a total confidence boost, your extension journey starts with a personalized consultation designed around your hair goals and keeping your natural hair healthy.

✨ Ready for your dream hair? I share a ton of information about what it’s like to get extensions with me on my website. Tap the link in bio to read about it book your extension consultation and let’s create a plan made just for you 🤍

Becoming a salon owner meant more than opening the doors to Golden Wave ✨

I went off on my own with no idea what I was doing, then had to grow into a whole new role: stylist, leader, educator, and creator of an experience from the ground up.

Here are 5 things I let changed to trust my vision and build a salon centered on healthy hair, intentional relationships, and clients who feel confident 🤍

Growth doesn't always come from doing more. Sometimes it comes from knowing what to release.

1. Invested in business education.

I went to hair school, not business school. I never knew the importance of marketing, having a website, or Google reviews when I first went off on my own. Instagram is a marketing tool, not the only way to market yourself.

2. Stopped scrolling and doing only what the internet is doing.

Yes, I still check out trends and jump on the fun ones for my clients to see. But the internet can put you in such a toxic cycle that I try to avoid it as best I can for my own mental sanity.

3. Tracked my numbers EVERY SINGLE WEEK.

I'm not talking about just glancing at my booking system. I break it down in spreadsheets so I know exactly what money is coming in and going out, weekly.

4. Set goals for how much I want to make monthly, quarterly, and annually.

Setting those goals pushes me to work to the best of my ability to meet them. I won't always hit every single one, but it's what keeps me working toward my future.

5. Set boundaries around my time.

I stopped saying yes to every appointment request just because someone asked. But not until I had a clientele built first. Once I did, I cut services I enjoyed and let go of clients I genuinely loved because they didn't fit where my business needed to go anymore. Cutting back is what let me build up.

Last month we celebrated 2 years of Golden Wave ✨🤍

And it’s moments like this that make you stop and think, *we really built this?*

It’s so easy to get caught up in the daily to-do’s, the decisions, the growth, and everything that comes with owning a business that you forget to pause and appreciate how far you’ve come.

Two years ago this was just a dream. Now it’s a space where people feel confident, cared for, and inspired, and I’ll never take that for granted.

To the girl who started this dream… look what you created. 🤍

If you’re building something of your own, growing behind the chair, or stepping into your next chapter, remember to enjoy the process. And if you need someone in your corner, I’m here for you. ✨

A few hours to slow down, catch up, and leave feeling like the best version of yourself.

Good conversation, healthy hair, a little self-care, and results you'll love long after your appointment is over.

Sometimes that's all you need. ✨

Ready for your next hair appointment? Click the link in my bio to book your DND appointment.

"Can I see some of your work?"

Absolutely. 🤍

Every blonde, extension transformation, and healthy hair journey you see here started with a conversation, a plan, and a client trusting the process.

My goal is never just beautiful hair for the day. It's creating results that fit your lifestyle, support the health of your hair, and leave you feeling confident long after you leave the salon.

Take a look around, and if you see something that feels like you, I'd love to chat about your hair goals. ✨