Ammon Carver left his first day of hair school with newfound confidence. From that very first day, he shares how the hairdresser taught him how to love himself. A sentiment we hope all stylists and clients feel whenever they step into a salon.
For Ammon, self-belief was a journey. Looking back, his advice to stylists is clear: Never underestimate what you can achieve.
“Don’t take yourself too seriously, but don’t minimize your ability to make a positive change around the world. You can make a big impact, know you have that power, and go after your career intentionally, with dreams that are impossibly big.”
In this episode, we sit down with Ammon, an award-winning hairstylist whose work is celebrated among many. His career spans from Colorado to New York City, with admirable work experience ranging from the Warren-Tricomi Salon in the Plaza Hotel to the Chief Artistic Director at Ulta Beauty. With having established his Ammon Carver Studio in New York, a studio known for its “likable luxury”, it can be confidently said that scissors transformed his life.
Ammon tells us all about how he gained belief in himself and how fearlessness drove his career successes. He emphasizes how it is all about ensuring fear doesn’t stop you from trying. Even when Ammon was unsure if he was any good at hair, he didn’t let it get in his way of giving this industry his all.
“What if I wasn’t afraid? What decision would I make if I wasn’t worried about risking it? Play it like that.”
Ammon’s journey is the epitome of growth and evolution and we get to learn all about it. With how it felt like to pass the keys to his Ammon Carver Studio on to one of his trusted stylists and the next steps in his career, this episode had all the details you want to know. We also talk about the power of mentorship and the significance to having people to explore your big ideas with.
“I love to pull it out of people when they’re trying to decide how can I brand myself that’s going to be a point of difference. And finding your passion and being able to talk through it with someone you trust.”
In his current chapter of life, we reflect on how fatherhood has shifted his perspective on life and mentorship. And, with his nonprofit being a central focus of his career, we learn all about the origins, mission, and how it grew to the place it is today.
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