Meet Rebecca Bolt | Hairstylist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Rebecca Bolt and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Rebecca, can you tell us more about your background and the role it’s played in shaping who you are today?
I am a native of Simpsonville, South Carolina and I am so excited to be back working in the community I was raised in. I graduated high school here, I go to church here, this is where my friends are, and where all of my immediate family live. It’s definitely special being able to be involved daily in this community. The large majority of my clients are people who have poured into me throughout my life and it’s pretty amazing to be able to pour back into them every day. Community involvement is important to me and being able to interact with other stylists at my salon who have a similar experience has been fun!

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I would consider myself to be an artist, but not the kind of artist you would normally think of. Art typically makes people feel a certain type of way. Doing hair is an art form and I love the way I get to make my clients feel through being creative on their canvas, their hair! One of my favorite things about being behind the chair is how I get to influence the way my clients feel about themselves. Your hair is your crown you never take off and if I can help you feel more confident about yourself, that’s what I’m going to do. Getting to where I am today was definitely not easy, it’s quite the opposite actually. So many people go in to doing hair with the mindset you’re going to make quick money and it’s going to be easy. That’s far from the truth. It’s physically, mentally, and emotionally tough at times. There’s the stress on my body physically, mentally, there are a million things you have to remember, and emotionally because I care about my clients like my own family and sometimes that means carrying their burdens. I would say the biggest challenge so far in my career has been the pandemic. I know that’s such a textbook answer, but the bulk of that occurred during my education, which made a huge impact. This career has taught me so much about my own capabilities and sometimes we are capable of much more than we give ourselves credit for. I would say the biggest takeaway so far is hard work pays off. I definitely didn’t see myself to be where I am right now with only 3 years in this industry under my belt.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Oh goodness, where do I even start? If it’s Simpsonville/Fountain Inn, there are tons of things to do and small businesses to support. Obviously, having my own business, I love to shop small! I grew up in Simpsonville, but my family moved to Fountain Inn when I was in middle school. So as far as Fountain Inn goes, you definitely have to check out Inn the Attic for the best vintage home decor, Cakes to Dye For has the best cupcakes ever, Voodoo Brewing Co has the best food and drinks, Swanky Steer for the cutest clothes, and Inn Season if you’re needing floral arrangements. If you’re visiting Simpsonville, The Ice Cream Station is a must, The Slice for the best pizza, Wow Salons, of course, if you want to get your hair done, Cocobon for specialty chocolates, and The Warehouse at Vaughn’s for all kinds of yummy food

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would dedicate my shoutout to my parents! I wouldn’t be anywhere close to where I am today without their love and support.

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