Daily Inspiration: Meet Leksi Deets

Today we’d like to introduce you to Leksi Deets. 

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I have always been a creative person. Growing up I was a competitive dancer, I enjoyed crafts, and watched makeup and hair tutorials for hours. I guess you could say I became obsessed with the beauty industry at a young age. When it came down to what I wanted to do in life I knew a couple things for sure: I wanted to do something creative and I wanted to work with people. 

I loved getting my hair done by my childhood stylist. Changing up my hair was one of my favorite things… going from brunette to blonde to the occasional red. I also enjoyed our conversations, it truly was “hairapy” as we talked about school, boys, and life. At the end of every appointment, I walked away feeling and looking good and I found myself wanting to be in her shoes. She was a big reason I decided to pursue cosmetology and when I was accepted into Aveda, it was one of the happiest days in my life. While attending Aveda Institute, I was determined to set myself up for success by giving it my all. I graduated with 100% attendance, aced all of my phases, and was even 1 of 10 stylists chosen to work in London Fashion Weeks 2020 Hair Team under Jon Reyman. 

When it came time for me to graduate, I knew if I wanted to be the best I had to learn from the best. I began my search for an apprenticeship and mentor. It was meant to be when I was introduced to Brittany Robinson by one of my close friends who was a client of Brits. I began apprenticing for Brittany in March of 2020. She taught me all things blonde, lived-in looks, and extensions. She gave me all the tips and tricks she had to offer so I could become a successful stylist, but still allowed me the artistic freedom to add my own touch. When I became a fully licensed cosmetologist, Brittany rented a chair for me at our current salon and I became an official stylist at Brit Hair & Co. Together we have grown the business and we are always looking for new ways to continue to grow. Professional development is very important to us as well. We spend at least one day each month focused on furthering our education in the hair industry. Recently, we attended the biggest hair show in the world, Behind the Chair. We also regularly focus on improving our social media game, to stay relevant, with reels and photoshoots. It’s only up from here and I can’t wait to see where the hair world takes me. 

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I am a firm believer that timing is everything. During my junior year of high school, I applied for the free cosmetology program that my school district offered. Students were selected via a lottery system and I was not chosen for the program. I felt discouraged and thought it was a sign to head in a different direction. After high school, I decided to go to college in Tennessee to pursue a career as a special education teacher. During my time there, the appeal to attend cosmetology school grew stronger and I soon found myself back in Colorado applying for school at Aveda Institute of Denver. When I was accepted, I felt as though everything were falling into place. However, during my first week at Aveda, I learned that a recent MRI revealed I had avascular necrosis of the hip and needed surgery. I once again felt discouraged and thought this was possibly another sign that I should not pursue a career as a hairstylist. I took a leave of absence to undergo surgery. Once I was fully healed, I decided to re-enroll at Aveda. 

When I began my apprenticeship with Brittany in March of 2020, I was interrupted by COVID-19 and its closures. Although the pandemic seemed like a big bump in the road for launching my career, I decided to be patient and let God take over. I am grateful for the hardships and obstacles I have faced because they have strengthened me as a person and given me a greater appreciation for the things I have. 

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am a Licensed Colorado Cosmetologist and work at a booth rent salon in Castle Rock, Colorado for Brittany Robinson. Our business is called Brit Hair & Co. I specialize in Blondes, Balayage, and lived-in hair. I know that learning never ends. It is very important in the hair business to invest in your continued education because hair is a forever-changing industry. A look that is in style today may not be in style a couple months from now. This is why I’ve made education a priority and attend hair shows, such as Behind the Chair, to learn from the best in the industry. In addition to my technique as a hairstylist, I feel what really sets me apart is the connections I make with my clientele. I am so grateful for every person who sits in my chair and trusts me with their hair. I genuinely love talking to people and hearing their stories, hearing about their kids, being a shoulder to cry on, and making them feel beautiful. 

Do you have any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
My favorite childhood memories have to be my times spent on the lake with my family. More specifically, my favorite single childhood memory was in 2008 when we purchased our first wakeboarding boat and decided to break it in on a trip to Lake Havasu, Arizona. This trip was one giant comedy of errors that my family laughs about to this day. When we arrived in Arizona, we could not wait to take the boat out into the water. Within the first 20 minutes of our time on the boat, my life jacket flew off the back without anyone noticing so I had to buy a new one. Soon after, our boat ran out of gas in the middle of the lake. I “supervised” and worked on my tan while my dad, mom, and brother paddled us to shore until we could get someone to bring us more gas. As if nothing else could go wrong, my dad drove under a car wash tent at a gas station and our boat tower caught the tent and ripped it. He also nearly sunk our truck when accidentally putting the car in neutral on the boat ramp. Despite all of the many things that went wrong on this trip, it remains one of my favorite childhood memories. It was ultimately a big family adventure learning how to navigate the boating world. I learned how to wakeboard that week and grew to love our times on the boat for years to come. 

Contact Info:

• Email: Leksid4@gmail.com
• Website: https://www.brithairco.com/
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/hairbyleks?utm_medium=copy_link

Image Credits
Sierra Silver