Check Out Stacy Rahall’s Story

Today, we’d like to introduce you to Stacy Rahall.

Stacy, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
My journey with cutting hair started when I was three years old and cut my pigtails off. I then started coloring my hair with Sharpies and hair mascara when I was a teenager, along with braiding and putting beads in my hair. I went to cosmetology school in West Virginia in 2006 and had an amazing opportunity to remodel a house into a beautiful salon in my hometown, Fayetteville, WV.

After ten successful years, I decided to close the shop, sell everything I owned, buy a small bus, and live the hippie van life as I traveled to Colorado. I spent about four months on the road, staying off the grid, mountain biking, and hiking as much as possible. I found my way to Boulder, CO, and that’s when my barber journey began.

I have worked beside some amazing barbers and have learned great skills. I have meshed my salon background with barbering and am able to tailor haircuts to suit everyone’s needs. After about five years of working in a couple of different barbershops in town, I branched off and opened Stacy’s Designs, where I share a super cute single-chair studio with a friend.

Alright, let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what challenges have you had to overcome?
My main obstacle was not having the type of support I would have liked along my journey to Colorado. I allowed people to talk me out of moving to Colorado for three years until I had a friend introduce me to magic mushrooms, which completely changed my life for the better!

I discovered my inner power and self-worth and allowed the plants to guide me here. It wasn’t easy coming from a small town, it was a big culture shock and took me quite a few years to adjust and find my groove. I love living in Colorado and calling it my home. I love the diversity of Denver city life to the mountain life in Boulder.

Once arriving in Colorado, my biggest struggle was finding a work environment that I fit in and building a strong clientele. Coming from a small town, it’s much easier to find clients because there’s not a lot of competition, whereas here, there’s a salon and barbershop on every corner. I had to really build my skills and network to keep new clients coming in. This is an area where people come and go often, so I’m always needing new clients coming in.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a licensed cosmetologist with barber training. I specialize in haircuts for the whole family, and I’d say about 80% of my clients are men. I like to call myself a men’s hairstylist. I only cut, no chemicals, and I do a lot of beard trims. I’m known for being on time, consistent, scissor and razor haircuts.

I’m proud to have built a loyal clientele and started my business in Boulder. I think having a salon background makes me a really strong barber/men’s hairstylist because I understand the two different styles of cutting and blend them both in most of my haircuts. The biggest thing that sets me apart is I really listen to my clients and what they want and help them achieve the style at home.

Can you talk to us about happiness and what makes you happy?
My dog, live music and dancing. Having my dog’s energy around is amazing for my mental health, and I love taking him for walks and working with me.

Live music and dancing is so much fun because it brings so many people together to celebrate and have a good time. There’s nothing better than watching the sunset at Red Rocks while dancing the night away with my friends.

Contact Info:

• Website: Stacysdesigns.com

Image Credits
Jan Pelton Photography (JanPeltonPhotography.com and 303-909-1079)