GET TO KNOW ME
It's hard to believe, but I've been immersed in the beauty industry for over two decades now. Time flies when you're doing what you love.
I am Chery Gibson and today, I'm the proud owner of Gibson Hair and Makeup, a thriving salon nestled in the heart of Downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Despite my years of experience, you'll still find me behind the chair two days a week. Why? Because I'm genuinely passionate about it, and it's the secret to staying fresh and in the loop with all the latest trends, thanks to my fantastic team.
Throughout my journey, I've faced my fair share of challenges, including relocating across the country, navigating shutdowns due to COVID, and dealing with salon turnovers. But through sheer determination and perseverance, I not only overcame these hurdles but also achieved success. Along the way, I collected an array of invaluable tools that beauty school simply didn't provide. Now, I'm excited to pass these tools on to you.
I genuinely believe that continuous learning and effective business strategies are the keys to achieving long-term success in the beauty industry. So, welcome to my world of beauty and business.
MY BEAUTY BIZ JOURNEY
2003: Graduated Beauty School
2003-2005: Worked as a commission stylist
2005: Decided to become an independent stylist, achieving an income of over $100k per year
2008: Relocated across the country from Portland, OR, to Atlanta, GA
2009: Moved from Atlanta to Charleston, SC
2014: Opened the first 3-chair salon, GIBSON HAIR + MAKEUP
2015: Expanded with the opening of the second 9-chair salon
2019: Converted the 3-chair salon into a 'Hands-on Hair and Makeup Workshop' and founded Gibson Girl Makeup, a full makeup line used for client workshops
2020: Faced the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, temporarily closing both salon locations for 2 months and ultimately deciding not to reopen the workshop due to strict COVID restrictions
2021-2022: Experienced two of the most profitable years in the salon industry
2023: Wrote and self published the book 'BEAUTY INDUSTRY BADASS'
2024: I am here to create a resource center for all things related to stylists and salon owners, serving as an inspiration to both and demonstrating what is possible when you believe in yourself.