Today we’d like to introduce you to Michelle Pratt.
Hi Michelle, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I started cosmetology school right out of high school in 2010. I attended Charleston Cosmetology Institute and graduated in August 2011. I worked in a salon after that for a couple years, then worked Corporate America for about 6 years. I decided at the end of 2019 that I was tired of working corporate and wanted to get back to my passion of beauty. I was nervous because I knew I had to step out on faith. With the support from my husband, I made the decision to quit my full-time job and open my first salon during the pandemic in May 2020- The Pretty Parlor was born.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Honestly, I wouldn’t say struggles. Did everything go perfect- NOPE. Do I regret my decision-NOPE. Honestly, it’s the best decision I ever made for my career. My business continues to flourish just like what I prayed for.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about The Pretty Parlor?
The Pretty Parlor is a beauty bar where I specialize in natural hair care, healthy hair care, silk presses, blowouts, natural styling, and eye lashes. I’m most proud of how I established a great clientele (also accepting new clients) by word of mouth. 85% of my clients are word of mouth. I make it my duty to create a welcoming, and relaxing salon for my clients. I am very professional when it comes to interacting with my clients. I am very passionate about my craft.
Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
In the next 5-10 years I see the industry creating more new trends, styles, etc. I see the beauty industry creating more schools, hands-on classes, beauty events preferably more in the Charleston and surrounding areas.
Contact Info:
- Email: theprettyparlor.mp@gmail.com
- Website: https://theprettyparlormp.glossgenius.com/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/_theprettyparlor_
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprettyparlorllc/
