A career in hair wasn’t always in the books for Skarlett. Skarlett worked as a Spanish translator for 10 years before realizing that hair was where she wanted to be. Deep inside, she always knew she wanted to do hair but she didn’t know how to transfer it into a successful career.

In 2018, she was 28 with no clear career path in sight. She decided it was time to take a chance and sign up for cosmetology school. She immediately fell in love with the art and knew this was where she wanted to be.

The hair industry was unfamiliar to her. She came from a more corporate work environment where health insurance and 401ks were provided. This gave her a sense of ease and security. She refused to let this unknown territory keep her from doing what she loved. She knew this would require her to step out of her comfort zone.

“I remember telling my mom I’ll make it work, I’ll figure it out.”

From there, Skarlett applied to all the major salons in West Hollywood and West LA.

At the time, Kiki Tobar was working at ALEN M and called Skarlett for an assistant job. Kiki was actually Skarlett’s color teacher in cosmetology school so the relationship was already there.

Kiki had just begun her NBR journey and had a plan for success. And Skarlett loved a good plan.

“What attracted me to Kiki and NBR was the plan and roadmap to success, she had a timeline for every step of the way for both of us.”

After three months of working with Kiki and witnessing incredible hair transformations, Skarlett was HOOKED. Not only did she want NBR for herself, she also wanted to start her own NBR journey by learning the skill because she saw the value in it immediately.

“It wasn’t just cut or color for clients, it was a whole feeling and appreciation because we helped them get the hair they've always wanted. They were dealing with cancer, hair loss diseases, etc. and they felt like themselves again. I felt like there was a stronger purpose behind it.”

During her NBR journey and the pandemic, Skarlett also became a mom to a baby boy. What Skarlett didn’t expect was how the intersection of NBR and parenthood would inspire her to step out of her comfort zone. NBR gave Skarlett the freedom to be with her family. Taking her five day work week down to three days. This extra time with her family encouraged her to value time in a completely new way.

“I can’t even tell you if I remember who or what I was like before parenthood but I will say that as a person my time is much more valuable in every way. In NBR, they always ask what’s your WHY. My WHY for everything I do now is my son. I used to think things like I’ll be a better marketer later when I’m ready (because I was too shy) or I don't have time for ‘that’ because I’m always working or tired. There wasn’t as much urgency in me because it was only me. I look back now (with a toddler) and I think about what I was so tired from, ha! I want to provide the best life I can give to my son and that requires discipline from me every day and showing up and giving my best every day to him and to my craft. I don’t have time to be shy anymore, I just need to do it.”

Stepping into parenthood brought Skarlett out of her shell which is also helpful in the way of client service. Today, Skarlett no longer identifies as “too shy.” If you’ve had the pleasure of having an appointment with Skarlett, you know how much fun it can be. Skarlett puts so much heart into her client relationships and it shows in how she shows up every day.

“Working with our clients is the best because I get to see them so often, we literally build relationships. Every 6-8 weeks, we meet again and catch up on life. (Did he end up proposing? Did you finally break it off with him?! Omg congrats, they finally called you for the job!) We have emotional mornings in the chair together and nights where we are laughing so much our stomachs hurts.”

So whether you’re a first time client or a returning client, here’s what Skarlett wants you to know when you come to Kashmir.

How to prepare for your FIRST appointment:

It will be the most transformative appointment!🤩
Be prepared to walk out FEELING like a whole different person.
You will see multiple shades of hair prepped and ready for you, and yes it will all blend!
It will take a couple of days to get used to wearing hair extensions if you’ve never worn them before, especially at bed time.
The first week after an install is the easiest, you don’t have to do anything to your hair besides brush (and brush often).
Stay away from ponytails or doing anything that pulls on your hair the first week, as this is when your extensions are the tightest or most snug. You’re in the clear to throw it up in messy buns thereafter.

Things for ALL clients to know:

Kashmir is your home away from home. We want our guests to feel as comfortable as possible when they’re with us.
Working from home is more popular than ever. It’s totally okay to bring a laptop and work, even if you’re holding meetings all 4 hours and can’t talk.
We always have snacks and yummy lattes for our girls, but if you want to order some Postmates for lunch, we encourage it! And please get your grub on while in our chair. Your comfort makes us happy.
This is YOUR time, as a mom, Skarlett understands how hard it is to get a couple of hours to herself. She wants you to enjoy your hair appointment and relax while you’re in her chair, whether that means catching up on all the things, having a silent appointment, or closing your eyes for most of it. She gets it!🤍

Text (310) 340-1053 to book your next appointment or click the link below to apply for a free consultation.