Oftentimes hairstylists get the bad rap. They usually are stereotyped as being everything opposite of what a stylist is supposed to be. They might look “wore out” from working 12-hour days, or exhausted from always catering to everybody else’s needs and heads before their own.
I don’t know about others, but when I go to a person for any type of service, especially for grooming purposes, I expect them to look bomb, and have strong personal style. If they look a mess, it tells me that they don’t take pride in their appearance, and being that they’re in the industry of beauty, it leads me to think that they aren’t professional.
But I’m here to tell you, honey, Hope Lynn is here to dispel all pre-conceived notions that you might have had about a hairdresser. She has been transforming tragic tresses for 13 years plus, and has done it with style and grace. Some affectionately call her “Hope the Hair Pope,” because she can work a hair miracle out of mayhem.
She has been a reflection of her clientele, and has gained respect in the beauty industry nationwide. And having an international clientele, doesn’t come to those that can just “press and curl,” you have to also LOOK like you know “what you doing,” and Hope does a pretty good job!
Danie Rae: Describe your personal style?
Hope Lynn: I live for being classic. I’ll throw on a tailored blazer, a good pump, and a staple bag. I like for my hair to make a statement. Whether it be a high bun or precision cut, I always like it to be simple but bold.
Danie Rae: What’s your “steez,” like when you’re looking like money, smelling good, hair popped, etc.?
Hope Lynn: As long as my hair is BOMB, and my face is BEAT (make up on for those who aren’t hip to the lingo), I am good to go! I like to keep it simple, comfortable and sleek.
Danie Rae: Every girl has a fetish for some type of accessory, what’s yours?
Hope Lynn: I’m such the tomboy girlie girl, if that makes sense? An earring and an eyelash are my guilty pleasures, girl.
Danie Rae: So, where do you go to get your goods?
Hope Lynn: I shop everywhere – from online, thrift stores, my Gram’s closet… I love a variety of retailers from high end to hand me downs.
Danie Rae: Why is it so important for a hairstylist to be stylish?
Hope Lynn: It’s the nature of the business. You gotta stay current. My clients come to me not only for their hair care needs, but they also want my feedback on what looks best on their body type, and what compliments their face shape. If I didn’t know how to put myself together, I’m sure they wouldn’t look to me for advice.
Danie Rae: So what are your biggest HAIR pet peeves or pet peeves in general?
Hope Lynn: NUMBER ONE PET PEEVE is a bad weave or a weave that has been left up too long! You’re giving weaves a bad name, by having it look a mess. If you pay $50 for a weave, expect it to look like $50. By leaving your weave up too long you’re actually doing more damage to your hair! Hair is fragile, and it needs to be cared for.
Danie Rae: What else gets under your skin?
Hope Lynn: Overall, I can’t stand to see a head looking a mess! Especially when it’s so easy to make yourself at least look pulled together even if you’re not!
Danie Rae: What turns you on or off about the opposite sex?
Hope Lynn: I don’t want to come off like I’m all about the material, BUT a dude with bad shoes and a fake leather jacket are a huge turnoff! You only get a pass if you work in construction, but when you’re about to step out, fellas, please rotate out the boots for the hard bottoms.
Danie Rae: Word, to the dudes in dusty shoes. So, do you have any last words of style wisdom for the readers?
Hope Lynn: Just be the best you and wear it with confidence. That’s all it’s about, being confident. Simple.
