Beyoncé felt inspired by the people she met in her mom’s salon.
The 42-year-old star actually worked in Tina Knowles’ hair salon during her younger years, and Beyoncé admits that it’s been a huge inspiration to her throughout her adult life.
“My mom had a roster of amazing clients at her salon, and while the environment was therapeutic for them, it was also for me,” the award-winning singer — who is married to rap star Jay-Z — told Essence magazine.
“She found a therapist for me, during a period when I was extremely introverted and hardly spoke. It was in her salon that I realized my dreams of being a performer — inspired by one of her clients who happened to be an opera singer. I was captivated by her stories of a recent trip to Germany. In awe, I distinctly remember telling my mom that I wanted to be just like her client,” she added.
Beyoncé believes that those experiences have helped to shape her character and her sense of style.
“So much of the fabric of who I am came from her salon. It is something that just connects to all of my senses, and it’s a beautiful place to grow up,” shared the “Crazy in Love” hitmaker who was born in Houston.
“That’s my foundation — and I think as an artist, so much of my bold experimentation with hair comes from being inspired by art and sculptures; getting creative with braids; figuring out new techniques; and exploring ways to maintain hair growth with protective styles and wigs, while still feeling fabulous. It all stems from my experiences growing up in my mother’s salon,” she said.
