While the original story taught us about standards, the next chapter invites a different conversation. Not how to get in the room, but how to stay in the room as everything around you changes.

I have found that building a luxury hair business is one thing but sustaining it as trends shift, clients evolve, and the industry advances requires a higher level of awareness and self-coaching.

There’s a reason this film continues to resonate, especially for those of us working in beauty, fashion, and service. Beneath the sharp dialogue and iconic moments is a masterclass in standards, perception, and what it truly takes to operate at a high level. When you watch it through the lens of a hairstylist building a refined, in-demand business, the lessons become impossible to ignore.

Over the weekend, I got the chance to go see The Devil Wears Prada 2. Earlier in the week, I had rewatched the first, even though I have seen it a dozen times and read the book multiple times. Watching from a different perspective this time, with the brand I’m building, inspired me to write and share these thoughts. I’ll do another post on my thoughts on the second movie, so stay tuned. For now, here is my take on the first.

A successful consultation is built on the right questions.

Many stylists begin consultations by asking simple questions about length or volume. While those questions are important, they rarely uncover the deeper motivations behind a client's consideration of hair extensions.

Luxury consultations go further.