The Industry, Ltd

Who We Are The Industry was inspired by a personal struggle to manage single-motherhood, and working to provide + thrive, whilst giving power to creative passions and dreams from childhood. A balance that until now, was not thought possible. Where it Began Balance is difficult. Your dreams may seem far away, but I assure you that you can make them a reality! Here is a little bit of back story, and why I chose to open The Industry with this business model. After cosmetology school, like many, I was offered different assistantships and booth rental opportunities, however, none of them aligned with how my life was set up, as a single parent. I had no family in the area to help me watch the kids while I worked, and asking friends was not consistent. So, daycare was the only option, and at $1400 per month…not an option. There was absolutely no way that I could raise my kids on an assistant’s wage or pay the high booth rent, whilst juggling daycare cost, my apartment rent, and the basics, like food. I could not justify paying for a full week at a salon and be locked in for a month-to-month or year, if my childcare was inconsistent or or cost just as much as what I would be paying in booth-rent. What if I only had 3 clients that week and they didn’t mind washing their hair in my kitchen sink? What if they didn’t mind if my kids were running around? Staying home seemed more lucrative, so that’s what I did- for years.That is what so many talented people in our industry do, because it is the only thing that makes sense. Until now. The Industry, would have made it possible for me to grow and build my brand/business at an exponential rate, even given my situation at the time. With the basis being affordable hourly/daily booth rental. It takes the tension out of the owner/stylist relationship by using the app to pre-pay/book/reserve your space. The commuter-style vibe of the stylists/artists/etc always changing, keeps it a positive, and consistently new environment.