ROBERT'S RULES A Hairstylist From An Early Age, Robert Douglas Has Figured Out What It Takes To Succeed In A Competitive Industry
WRITTEN BY KEVIN JAMES JEFFERY
I t was early in his childhood, around the age of 5, that Robert Douglas started to show interest in his mother’s career as a hairstylist. Douglas would often go to the salon with her to watch and admire the passion she had for her work. Around this time, Douglas started playing with hair and satisfying his curiosity for the craft. Once Douglas reached the moment in life where career choices should be taken seriously, there was no doubt what that path would be. That drive to succeed made Douglas’ career path less challenging than most people would encounter. All Douglas had to do was listen and learn from those with the experience and knowledge that made them thrive in hairstyling. “It wasn’t very difficult because I had such great mentors in school and participated in a great externship program that was provided by many great salons, and they had contracts with the school that I attended,” Douglas told TrooRa. “I got to experience exactly what I’d be getting into in the real world of the industry and what was expected as far as further extensive training to build a successful, long-lasting career after receiving my Cosmetology license.” Fast forward to today, and Douglas still has the passion and drive to push boundaries and perform his craft at the highest level. As a skilled stylist, Douglas understands hair types and face shapes and how to create looks that complement his clients’ natural
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