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30 June 2017 | beautystorebusiness.com I have people around me who keep me grounded, which keeps me humble, so it's been a smooth transition. I still sometimes can't believe fans are there for me, which gives me motivation to continue to be a role model for other aspiring artists. What is the most challeng- ing thing about owning your own business? Being on the clock 24/7 and making sure that my staff is content at all times as well as my clients. What is the best thing about owning your own business? Being your own boss and creating your own atmosphere where you can provide your clients with a magical experience. How did you develop your haircutting skills? I am self-taught and developed my knowledge through practice with trial and error. How did you develop your creative niche with color? I have always had visions of what I would want created on myself and so I would prac- tice with my own hair, which then led me to replicate it on clients at an expert level. How far out is your schedule booked? I purposely only book six months out now due to my sporadic traveling schedule. The opening of your salon, you've said, is a dream fulfilled. How does it feel to finally be in your dream creative space? It feels unreal. Every day I feel like I'm going to wake up from a dream! Your salon is gorgeous and completely custom. How was that process for you? I've always had a passion for interior design. As a little girl, I dreamed of hav- ing my own salon and have always had a vision in mind, so it was easy to execute it and make it come to life. What's it like being a successful woman in a male-dominated industry? It feels amazing to be able to empower and inspire other women. Can you tell us about the brands you collaborate with? I collaborate with brands that I am pas- sionate about and love, such as Joico, Esquire, Wella, Puff Me as well as others I find at CosmoProf. "I have always had visions of what I would want created on myself and so I would practice with my own hair, which then led me to replicate it on clients at an expert level." From balayages and metallics to vivids and pastels, Love's color creations have garnered a lot of attention on social media. Love's advice for fi rst-time salon owners is to have a budget and then double it.