Today we’d like to introduce you to Steve Hightower.
Steve grew up in Alabama and, as a child, practiced hairdressing with his Mother in their kitchen. Although he never attended cosmetology school, Steve began his professional career as a stylist in 1985 and apprenticed in one of the best salons in Buckhead. Using his God-given talent and his art degree, Steve first specialized in hair color, skin tones, and texture.
Because real artists are never satisfied with anyone else’s work, Steve utilized his artistic background and created his style—sculpt cutting—which involves the shape of the head and body, the natural direction of hair growth, and the texture of the hair.
Steve continued to climb the ladder of success and built an excellent reputation for sculpt-cutting and color. Discovering treatments and remedies for hair that is fine and thinning, he became a Specialist in treating that type of hair. Today, 75% of his clientele have hair that is fine and thinning, and they are amazed at the improvement Steve can accomplish. Most say, “I never thought there was anything that could be done to make my hair look so beautiful.” A professional application of the right product does create a change in the physical dimension of the hair, but the rest is Steve’s magic. Seeing the joy on client’s faces has made this specialty his love and professional passion.
Has it been a smooth road?
There have been obstacles along the way, including a breakup that resulted in a business move and complete restart, being given a one month notice by landlords of losing space and dealing with the full build out of a new salon space in less than a month.
Also, the advent of Salon Loft spaces has made some senior stylists move out to run their own small business.
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and career?
I have been lucky not to have bad luck in my career. As far as good luck, I don’t feel I had good luck because I had the passion for what I was doing. Passion, consistency, and self-drive impresses people and opens many doors.
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
3 words: honesty, passion, education
Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
What I like best is the variety of people coming here. I enjoy the many ages cultures and experiences of our diverse city. I like hearing where they came from and why they came to Atlanta.
What I like least is traffic. It puts our clients in an awful mood.
Pricing:
- Women’s Haircut & Style $49-75
- Single Process Color $70
- Full Highlights $125
Contact Info:
- Website: http://stevehightower.com
- Phone: 404-264-9006
- Email: stevehightowerhair@gmail.com
- Instagram: 1stevehightower
- Facebook: Steve Hightower Hair Salon & Day Spa
Image Credit:
Lou Freeman
