A Conversation with Roxie Jane Hunt
50 Years of Combined Wisdom Behind the Chair
This conversation was nourishment for my soul.
This year, I celebrate 25 years of doing hair. And as it turns out, so does Roxie Jane Hunt! Which means that when we sat down together for this episode of the Balanced Hairstylist Podcast, we were two women with a combined 50 years of wisdom, heart, and hard-earned lessons, getting to reflect on what this work has truly meant to us.
Roxie is a Seattle-based hairstylist, facilitator, mentor, and the creator of Alchemy of Change, a course that genuinely transformed how I see myself and how I work behind the chair. She brings a slower, more intentional approach to this industry, one rooted in self-worth, integrity, and sustainability. I consider her a true mentor, and this conversation was everything I’d hoped and more, so much amazing goodness and wisdom.
We covered so much in this episode, including:
Why our work is sacred — and what it means to honor that in practical, everyday ways
The power of silence — how offering silent appointments has transformed both the client experience and the quality of the haircut itself
Working rushed vs. working sustainably — what constant urgency actually does to our bodies and our nervous systems
Holding space without losing yourself — how to be present for clients without carrying what isn’t yours to carry
Boundaries around trauma-sharing — why Roxie asks clients to request permission before sharing something heavy, and how that one shift changes everything
The difference between authentic sharing and emotional dumping — and how to know which one you’re doing
Scheduling for your nervous system — building your day around how you want to feel, not just how much you can produce
Self-care in hard times — what taking care of yourself actually looks like when the world feels heavy
Creativity and sustainability — why one day a month of non-hair creativity is a game changer
The ancient roots of what we do — grooming as a deeply human, deeply healing practice that will never be replaced
And Roxie closes with something I keep coming back to: you have full permission to value your presence and attention above all else — and to build a career that looks like nothing you’ve ever seen before, because it’s yours.
This one is for every hairstylist who loves what they do and is trying to keep loving it. I hope it nourishes you.
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Find Roxie at roxiejanehunt.com — including her self-paced Alchemy of Change course and one-on-one mentoring.
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PS. I’m not a licensed therapist — just a fellow hairstylist sharing tools and encouragement for a more balanced life behind the chair. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional.
I’m Jane an hairstylist too😇😇😍