Why I Believe in Staying Curious

Why I Believe in Staying Curious

I recently drove up to Culver City to revisit the Level 2 curriculum at the DevaCurl Academy. It had been seven years since I received my Level 2 certification at the DevaCurl Academy in New York City, and returning to the curriculum after all these years was a wonderful reminder of why I believe so strongly in continuing education.

There is something both humbling and exhilarating about being a student again and staying curious.

No matter how many years you have been working in your field—or how successful you have become—there is always more to learn. Techniques evolve. Products change. Our understanding deepens. And, perhaps most importantly, we continue to evolve ourselves.

Revisiting something I learned seven years ago with the experience I have gained since then gave me an entirely different perspective. I found myself looking at familiar concepts through a new lens, questioning things, making new connections, and discovering little details I may not have appreciated the first time around.

That is the beauty of education and always staying curious. You don't necessarily return to learn something completely new. Sometimes you return to something familiar and realize you are the one who has changed.

One of my favorite parts of continuing education is also the opportunity to meet other stylists who share a passion for the same area of expertise. There is something special about being in a room with people who are equally curious, exchanging ideas, sharing experiences, and learning from one another.

For me, education isn't about collecting certifications or proving that I know everything. Quite the opposite. It is about remaining curious, staying open, and continuing to challenge myself to become better at what I do.

I believe that whether you are a hairstylist, a chef, a teacher, a designer, a business owner—or an expert in any field—education is a gift you should continue giving yourself.

Success shouldn't be the end of your education. It should give you even more reason to keep learning.

After nearly three decades behind the chair, I still love being a student and believe in staying curious.

And I hope I always do.