If the saying holds that beauty is artistry and beauticians are artists, then Sandra Mobley is the Pablo Picasso of the profession. The master beautician and proprietor of Faye’s Hair Salon has managed to transform plain into near perfection consistently over the past 20 years. Her specialties — precision hair cuts and flawless color — are executed in a welcoming and inspired environment. Facing the Public patrons range from Detroit’s top politicians to the arts crowd to Motor City music aficionados who regularly turn to Mobley and her staff for chic styling that puts them at the head of the metropolitan class. –roz edward
Why did you decide to become an entrepreneur?
I didn’t intend to become an entrepreneur when I became a hair stylist, but I started to feel as though I wanted to control my own atmosphere. … I had some great experiences. I just wanted to control my own atmosphere.
How difficult was it to establish your salon?
Getting started — that’s the easy part. Paperwork is part of the basics. Sometimes, if you prepare too much, you become overwhelmed. If I had thought too long and hard about it, I might not have done it. So, I jumped in and did the thing.
What does it take to be a powerful woman?
Knowing it. Being powerful means knowing your power, understanding your power and how to best use it. It’s how you define it, as well as how you relate to others emotionally [and] spiritually. The real measure of power is how you affect others and how they respond to you.
What are the most important attributes of a successful woman?
Knowing yourself and knowing your limits and how far you want to take them. It is critical that you know what your energies are and how willing you are to expend those energies. Finally, women have to stay grounded within themselves and stay grounded spiritually.
How can women increase their income and their net worth?
Look around and identify the things that you love to do and build on that. … And be careful about debt. Get out of debt.
What motivates you?
I love people. They motivate me. I love my clients. I am blessed in the fact that I have wonderful clients, and I work with wonderful people. They keep me motivated and moving forward. And, I enjoy life. The majority of the time, it’s good times for me.
