Meet Sookey Farkas | Hair Stylist/Hair Care Specialist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Sookey Farkas and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sookey, maybe we can start at the very start – the idea – how did you come up with the idea for your business?
I didn’t go into the working world thinking I would be an entrepreneur and own my own business. I started on the opposite end of the spectrum, in science, specifically biology. I had dreams of doing biological research and spent the first half of my twenties trying to find my niche in the academic world. After many years in several jobs from retail pharmacy, microbiology, and chemistry, I remembered a college professor told me to find something you love and that you’re good at, and success will follow. I’ve always loved doing hair! So I decided to enroll in beauty school. Halfway through school, I landed an internship at Mario Tricoci and finished their cutting and styling internship in 2009. In a twist of fate, that same year Tricoci left Columbus and I found myself on my own. I quickly found the new and up-and-coming SalonLofts and with the last $600 I had, I put it all into this new endeavor. Due to many learnings, fumbles, gracious clients, and their feedback, I started building a clientele. Through that I knew it was essential to set myself apart, and offer something unique to my clients, by means of specialization. So I thought why not bring my two loves together, science and hair? And from there the concept of Scientist gone Stylist was born.
Over the past 15+ years, I’ve immersed myself in learning all there is to know about hair health. How to transform damaged hair into healthy, thriving, sustainable hair. It’s my passion to educate my clients on this process so that they can nourish their hair in easy, low-maintenance ways. Having a consultation and assessment, using world-class techniques and products with a focus on explaining the process and products has provided immense value to my clients.
I’ve found that teaching and showing clients how to take control of their hair, play to its strengths, and work with the texture, cut, and personalized approach is the key to great hair care…
-Sookey-

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
My Buisness is located in Columbus, Ohio, at Salonlofts, Grandview. I have been at this same location since 2009 and absolutely love the space and area. I specialize in haircare and maintenance. I also love cutting and styling and specialize in dry cutting and hair therapy treatments.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Places to visit; Short North. Franklinton Friday, Franklin Park Conservatory, Food; Aki Hana, 3rd and Hollywood, Katarina’s, Thurmans.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
To by best friend Maureen Clark, for helping me take the next step.

Website: www.salonlofts.com/sookey_farkas

Instagram: sookeyatsalonlofts

Image Credits
Photos by Maureen Clark and Sookey Farkas