In this episode of License & Unsupervised, we talk about what it really feels like to get older in an industry that constantly celebrates youth.

We start with something simple — dress codes — and how Beckee had to enforce one in beauty school, even though we don’t personally believe in strict dress rules in the salon.

From there, the conversation turns into something deeper: what it means to be professional, how people present themselves on social media, and the difference between being a real person and becoming a “character” online.

We also talk about:

• Being some of the older hairstylists in the room
• Realizing your place on a younger team
• Feeling self-conscious about aging
• Why icons like Vidal Sassoon aren’t as recognized anymore
• Mentors like Robert Cromeans and what they represent
• How communication has changed between generations
• The difference between growing up in the 90s and today
• Sleepovers, piercings, and teenage independence then vs now
• Physical wear and tear from years behind the chair
• Hiding pain and pushing through
• The way women support each other (and sometimes roast each other too)

This episode is honest, reflective, and a little funny — about identity, aging, and staying relevant while still being fully yourself.

Licensed? Yes. Young? Debatable. Still showing up? Always.