My name is Hailey Waits and I am currently a senior at Burke County high school. My love for hair sparked when I was younger as my sister entered cosmetology school. I loved watching her do hair and was mesmerized by the transformations she did. She would use me to practice so many of the things that she would learn at school and I loved getting to be apart of it. I had a natural talent from the start and my friends would always ask for me to do their hair and makeup. Early on, it was clear I had found my passion. My journey with Hope started in January of this year when she offered for me to shadow her. I am currently her assistant and hope to apprentice under her one day, so I can get my license. My favorite part of my job is seeing the confidence we are able to give people with something as simple as doing their hair. I love learning and growing everyday with Hope. Besides hair, I love to spend time with friends outside of work. One of my favorite quotes to live by is “we cannot become what we want by remaining what we are.”