Hair By Jessica Woods

49 & STILL A WHOLE VIBE! 🥂💋

49 years of life, lessons, love, growth, and becoming the woman I am today.

I’m proud of my story. Proud of my journey. Proud of the confidence I’ve built and the woman I’ve fought to become.

Every chapter, every setback, every comeback has shaped me into who I am today. And I wouldn’t trade that growth for anything.

This is my LAST year in my 40s, and I have absolutely no plans of slowing down, playing small, or acting my age!

I’m choosing to live each day to the fullest, laugh a little louder, love a little harder, dance whenever I feel like it, and celebrate this beautiful, messy, incredible life.

49 looks good on me, but feeling good about WHO I AM looks even better.

Cheers to Chapter 49!

NOW… LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED! 💃🥂🎂

💋💄👊🏼LET’S TALK ABOUT THE PART OF BEING A HAIRSTYLIST THAT CAN ABSOLUTELY MESS WITH YOUR HEAD.

A client fires you.
A review blindsides you.
Someone talks s**t.
A relationship you thought was solid suddenly changes.
And you’re left thinking… what the hell just happened?

If you’ve been behind the chair long enough, you’ve got a story.

I definitely do.

But one client, one opinion, one review, or one crazy situation does not get to define your talent, your character, or the career you’ve built.

Own what’s yours. Make it right when you can. Give people grace. Protect your mental health. And keep moving forward.

Some people simply are not meant to stay — and that’s okay.

Now I want to hear yours. What’s the craziest thing you’ve experienced behind the chair? Share your story in the comments, tag a stylist who will immediately understand, and share this with someone who needs the reminder.

Shoulders back. Head high. Eyes forward. ❤️

Just here to ruin your sleep schedule. 🎈
The circus called… apparently I’m employee of the month.
Very demure. Very haunted. Very questionable.
HR has been trying to reach me, but I keep disappearing after dark.

I spent the day at the Davines Grow Business Gathering at Fox Point Farms in Encinitas, and WOW… what an incredible experience. The location was absolutely beautiful, but even better was everything we got to experience together.

From benchmarking, measuring and growing our businesses, to the wellness segment, round-table breakout sessions, retail science, centering ourselves and reconnecting with why we do what we do—my notebook AND my heart are full.

And the CONNECTION. 🤍 I met even more incredible salon owners today who already feel like new best friends. There is something so special about being surrounded by people who understand this industry, love what they do and genuinely want to learn, grow and support one another.

A huge thank you to all of today’s speakers and leaders:

✨ Angie Hofelich . Davines Angie Hofelich — Senior Director, Grow Business

✨ Sherri Floquet Sherri Belanger — Salon Owner & Founder, Belle Sirène Salon

✨ Laura Graven Laura Graven — Salon Owner & Qnity Guide Qnity

✨ Janine Gallo Janine Gallo — Hairstylist, Educator & Yoga Teacher

And my new bestie salon owner 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝗴𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 we got two full days of insight together!

So much knowledge, inspiration, wellness, business growth and meaningful conversation packed into one beautiful day.

After the education I had yesterday and then THIS today… I feel like my cup is overflowing. I’m excited, inspired and already thinking about everything I want to bring back to Reflect Co. and my team.

Continuing to learn. Continuing to grow. Continuing to connect. And remembering that no matter how long you’ve been in this industry, there is ALWAYS another level. 🌿

My heart is FULL. What a weekend.

Road Map to Salon Success ✨

Today was exactly what I needed.

I spent the day at the gorgeous Sherri Floquet learning, connecting and being surrounded by some seriously talented salon owners from all over the country.

Sherri and Kelli—what an incredible team. Sherri shared her knowledge, heart, business ethics and vulnerability, while Kelli shared so much valuable insight from her role as manager and the partnership behind what they’ve built. You can FEEL the intention behind their culture.

We even had a surprise visit from the absolute baddie Entrepreneur | Speaker | Podcaster | Author AND I finally got to meet the beautiful Allison Cohen in person!

After opening Reflect Co. just over a year ago, this was exactly what I needed to fill my cup, remind me who I am as a stylist, leader and business owner, and get me fired up for what’s next.

I’m heading home inspired, empowered, notebook FULL 😂 and ready to bring so much back to my salon and team.

Holy smokes… salon owners are some incredibly talented, resilient and visionary humans. Proud to be one of them. ❤️

Sherri + Kelli, THANK YOU for pouring into us.
Heck to the YES—I’m already ready for the next one! ✨

And it was so incredible to meet so many amazing Salon owners!