"The Stylist Behind The Chair"

Hmmm, where do I start? I was born a poor white girl... just kidding. I won't go back THAT far. Although I should tell you a little bit about my childhood, because that is where it all began. I was practically born in a hair salon or "beauty shop" as we called it back then. My mom owned her own hair business in Greenville, TX. She started doing hair when she was 14. Two of my aunts owned their own salon, and I have an uncle who was a barber. I tell people that I have hair in my blood! I spent many, many afternoons in the salon. I really loved it there. I got a lot of attention and occasionally I would find some willing participant who would let me do their nails or something.

When I was 11 I did my first haircut on my friend Sue. She went from a shoulder length bob to a "Dorothy Hammel" wedge. It was right before the school year began and everyone at school commented how much they loved her new cut and that is where it all began! I started cutting friend's hair, styling their hair, giving them perms, doing their makeup, you name it. I loved it. I messed up from time to time, but they didn't seem to mind, they kept coming back for more. After all, it was free.

I wanted to go to Beauty College right after High School, but mom and dad wouldn't let me. I guess mom didn't want me to follow in her footsteps. So while I was in college I cut hair on the side and made a lot of extra money. After I quit college, I enrolled in Beauty College in Greenville. I spent most of my time out on the floor. They always pulled me out of class to work. I would even be the one to go around and check everyone's haircuts. I got a little nervous near graduation and was afraid I would fail my boards, because I was always on the floor and not in class, so I quit. I met a guy and got married too. He didn't want me to do hair, he was the jealous type, needless to say that did not work out. After our marriage failed a year later I decided to go back and graduate from Beauty College, but this time I went to a different school. I went to The Academy in Tyler, TX. It was a good school. They had a board class every week to practice. They valued my class time and didn't pull me out of class, even when I wished they would. It was good. I had a 100% average and needless to say I passed my boards. That was over 15 years ago.

I worked at a salon in Greenville my first year and a half, then I moved to Tyler and lived and worked there for 12 years. I moved to 4 different salons in that time frame, and each move was a step up. I have 6 years experience with imaging, I have worked Glamour Shots on Sundays doing hair and make-up, and with Dillard's doing make-up for special promotions. I have worked behind the scenes with plays, bridal shows and pageants. I worked for six years with the Tyler Rose Festival doing Up Do's for the ladies of the court. I have even worked with a couple of country bands, Tim McGraw and the Sons of the Pioneers. They both have played in Tyler, and I was called to meet their hair needs. No, I did not cut Tim's hair, but I bleached and cut his drummer's hair and I cut his road manager's hair, and I did get back stage passes and free tickets to his concert. I met Tim McGraw, he's really sweet and he really puts on a great concert! I also have cut the hair of all but one member of the Sons of the Pioneers. They are really sweet, and funny young men.

I moved to the Dallas area in May of 2003. I moved there because I got married and that is where my husband lived, in Allen. I met my husband in 2001 on a the internet, eharmony.com. Yes, we are one of those success stories that you hear about. The move was pretty good. It was a huge adjustment. I moved, changed jobs and got married all at once. It was very stressful to say the least! I lived there and worked there for about 2 years when my husband was laid off and decided he wanted out of the "big city". So now we have moved BACK to Tyler. It will be a year in January since my return. Business is doing GREAT! It has not taken me anytime to build here. I stay very busy.

I am talented and I have 15 years experience. Clients can sense these things when they are in your hands. And my hands are very competent. I am also very creative and artistic. I have won awards for my artwork in the past. I even created this website myself with no prior experience. I invest in continuing education and enjoy learning new techniques. I have always worked with wigs and hairpieces and have experience in several types of extensions such as weaving and bonding although now I only do the strand by strand fusion method. I am a Licensed Hair Extension Specialist. Licensed through Hairdreams. I have my masters in color and have recently (in September '06) been certified as a Schwarzkopf Technical Advisor (educator) which means I teach classes on color for CE credits and on how to use the Schwarzkopf line.

The simple fact is, this job just comes natural to me. It is as much a part of me as my own skin. I love my job. I love the people. I love the salon. I love what I do and I do what I love. How many people can say that?

- Stacey Temple, PHD "Professional Hair Designer"

I want to share some photos with you.

With my mom being a hairdresser, I sported all the latest trends. Here are a few.

     
    Barbara Streisand "Afro"       Dorothy Hammel "Wedge"          Bo Derrick "Corn Rolls"                   Farrah Fawcett "Wings"

Here is a picture of me cutting Tim McGraw's road manager's hair.

And here are a couple with my husband Todd.

      
            Easter 2002                                                          Wedding Day May 3,2003

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