THE ambitious stylist

Turn your passion into a paycheck.

The roadmap for a career in cosmetology seems straightforward: attend school, earn the hours, pass the boards. But the path for success isn’t as clear. To beat the odds and build a career that lasts, you’ll need a toolkit—and a guide with tips that no one talks about.

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What they’re Saying

CO-FOUNDER and CEO of FOX AND JANE GROUP

“This book is the essential tool for unlocking your creativity and achieving success in the incredible world of hairstyling.”

CO-OWNERS of NINE ZERO ONE SALON

“We wish we had knowledge like this when we graduated beauty school! The more you know, the easier and quicker it is to get ahead!”

FOUNDER OF GROW MY SALON BUSINESS

“Martha Lynn shares her insights about how to make the most of your time in cosmetology school, and she does it with wit, warms and wisdom. You will not be disappointed!”

HEY THERE!

I’m a former Hair Stylist turned Salon Owner, Author, Educator, and your biggest Cheerleader.

I started my career in the world of marketing but decided to turn my passion into a paycheck 15 years ago.  Just three years after graduation and after gaining experience at three very different salons, I founded Mirror Mirror, a salon known for helping clients LOVE what they see and for helping stylists LOVE what they do!

My superpower is teaching stylists (and salon owners) how to make more doing less. 

But it all starts with AMBITION!

My first book is designed with students in mind.

I’m going all the way back to the beginning and letting you learn from my mistakes, hear from some of the most influential names in the industry and giving you my personal guidebook to land your dream job!

The Ambitious Stylist is the book I needed when I was in cosmetology school and it launches September 3rd. I can’t wait to share it with you!

What they’re Saying

Edwin neill III

CEO of Neill Corporation and Aveda Arts & Sciences CEO

“The Ambitious Stylist is a fantastic guide to help any student or new stylist realize their dreams, and a resource for those educating the next generation of stylists.”

Roy spence

CHAIRMAN/CO-FOUNDER of GSD&M & FOUNDER OF THE MAKE IT MOVEMENT

“Martha Lynn Kale’s inspiring journey is one of living a life of purpose regardless of the "“guaranteed” paycheck, of starting a business and making a great living and a life doing what you LOVE to do.”

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