WOMEN TO WATCH

Katie Beth Evans

Owner
Salon J’adore & TheLuxuryLady.com

As a young girl, I dreamed of doing hair and owning a salon that housed retail-type stores within it. This dream became my reality in the form of Salon J’adore and The Luxury Lady. Salon J’adore is one of the most luxurious salons in Arkansas and TheLuxuryLady.com is an e-commerce business, selling authentic designer handbags within the salon.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

How I knew this was my passion

My 13th birthday party was at a cosmetology school. That party was my confirmation that I was meant to do hair. I immediately started dreaming big!

Biggest challenges in my career

Selecting a staff of well trained and experienced stylists and employees who have the professional and expert knowledge that Salon J’adore and The Luxury Lady customers have come to expect.

Nonprofit I wish more people knew about

The Project Zero. This Arkansas nonprofit works to place children in foster care in their forever homes.

What keeps me coming back to my job every day

The people. My staff and our clientele keep me pushing to make Salon J’adore and The Luxury Lady the best possible business and work environment it can be.

Best career moment so far

Opening my first hair salon and store in my mid-20s. I remember seeing my Salon J’adore sign being hung by the large crane and feeling overwhelmed with gratitude.

A skill I never expected to need in this field

Chemistry. Formulating hair color and placing foil patterns involves more science than I would have ever thought.

What I learned from my first job

Customer service is key! The idea of a well-performed service and good advice given to the customer is the epitome of a well-run business.

The one thing I wish people knew about my field

How deeply hair stylists care for our clients. We know their families, their struggles, their personal likes and dislikes and this develops a deep connection to the client.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

Little Rock

I can't start my day until

I pour a half Coke/half Diet Coke.

Hobbies

Bargain shopping

Binge watch

“Full House”

Last good read

“Find Your People” by Jennie Allen

Favorite meal in town

Chuy’s

Best recent local discovery

Allsop

Latest splurge

Pink Chanel bag

Most-used app

Instagram

Dream vacation

Ireland

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