In this episode of Mourning Tea, I’m getting into the uncomfortable truth: certifications aren’t doing what you think they’re doing.

Yes, I said it. Clients aren’t booking you because of a piece of paper. They don’t care how many methods you’re “certified” in - they care about results. I’m talking about why certifications have become more about ego and less about effectiveness, why some “certified” stylists are still struggling, and why I’ll always choose strong work over a flashy certificate.

Whether you’re self-taught, certified 20 times over, or somewhere in between - this one’s for you.