Hair by Harley Finds a Home in Emmaus
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Harley Detrick shares his journey from aspiring artist to successful hairdresser in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.
Get More at LVwithLOVE.com! Hair by Harley in Emmaus, Pennsylvania feels like the kind of place that comes from years of figuring out exactly what you want your work and your space to be. For Harley Detrick, that path started with wanting a creative career that still felt practical. He talks about growing up in a blue collar family, wanting to be an artist, and eventually realizing hair gave him a way to do something creative with his hands while also building a career. What pushed it from idea to decision was a conversation with his older brother, who pointed him toward beauty school. Harley took the chance, and it turned into the best gamble he ever made. He started working while he was still in beauty school, assisting in a salon in Easton, washing hair, sweeping, and learning the business from the ground up. He began taking clients early, moved around a bit, and eventually found a long home base in Bethlehem, where he spent about 15 years building both his skills and his clientele. That long stretch matters because Harley talks openly about what the early years in this business are really like. You do not make a lot of money right away. You have to build your clientele, build…
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