In the ever-evolving world of beauty, staying updated with the latest trends and techniques is crucial. This week on the Hairstylist Empowerment Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Stacy Prescott, a natural curl expert and founder of BYS Education. Stacy joined us to discuss her journey, her passion for natural curls, and her upcoming participation in the 2024 Beauty Trade Show of the Great Smoky Mountains.Stacy's expertise in natural curls is unparalleled. As she shared with us, her journey into the world of curls was driven by her desire to understand the unique needs of curly-haired clients. "Every type of hair is different," Stacy explained, "and understanding these differences is key to providing top-notch services."One of the highlights of our conversation was the 2024 Beauty Trade Show of the Great Smoky Mountains. This event, sponsored by Hair life, promises to be a hub of innovation and education for beauty professionals. Stacy expressed her excitement about the event, mentioning that Tennessee has always been on her bucket list due to her family's genealogy ties to the state. The trade show provides her with the perfect opportunity to combine her passion for natural curls with her love for travel and history.Stacy will be presenting two classes at the trade show. The first is a free foundational class on the knowledge needed to start a curl journey. This class will cover the differences between waves, curls, and coils versus straight hair, and delve into the scientific advancements that can elevate salon services. The second class is a paid look-and-learn cutting class, which will teach a cutting technique suitable for waves and curls, providing immediate value to attendees.Beyond her classes, Stacy emphasized the importance of networking and building relationships at such events. "A hair show is not just a hair show," Brad said. "It's an opportunity to create relationships, to network, to connect with people from around the globe."For those interested in following Stacy's work, she is active on Instagram and Facebook, where she shares her latest insights and techniques. Her dedication to education and her belief in its power to elevate the industry were evident throughout our conversation. "Education is all about elevation," Stacy shared. "When you come with an open mind, ready to receive new knowledge, you're definitely going to be able to elevate your business."As we wrapped up our episode, Stacy left us with a nugget of wisdom.Brad: "If you're not growing, you're dying." This powerful reminder underscores the importance of continuous learning and development in the beauty industry.Don't miss out on this enlightening episode with Stacy Prescott. Tune in now to get inspired and elevate your salon services to the next level! Quotes from Stacy Prescott"Education is all about elevation.""When you come with an open mind, ready to receive new knowledge, you're definitely going to be able to elevate your business." Quotes from Brad"It's never a cost, it's always an investment.""If you're not growing, you're dying.""A hair show is not just a hair show. It's really an opportunity to create relationships, to network, to connect with people."Hairlife Hair Lifehttps://hairlife.shopBeautifully You Salon https://instagram.com/beautifullyyousalonllcIuvenihttps://www.iuveni.comBeauty Industry Cruiseshttps://www.beautyindustrycruises.comHairstylist Empowerment Podcast Be A Guesthttps://www.hairstylistempowermentpodcast.com Hair LifeBeautyIndustryCruises.com-Powerful Education in Beautiful DestinationsBeauty Industry CruisesIUVENI hair