I decided I wasn’t ready to take on that challenge, so they were shoved to the back of my mind. Back in 2003, there was very little information on the internet and most of it was questionable at best. I have no idea what person or picture I saw, but almost out of nowhere, I had to find out everything I could about them. When I was a teenager, I suddenly became rabidly obsessed with dreadlocks. Doing dreadlocks has allowed me so many opportunities that I hadn’t even imagined, and I am extremely grateful to be able to do something I love and connect with others on their own journeys.Īlright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally? I was instantly hooked and made it my main focus.
After working as a clipper cut specialist for a few years, I discovered my true passion: dreadlocks. I found I had a natural knack for clipper cuts and short haircuts, which led to me getting my barber license in 2018. Eventually, I decided to go for it and got my hairstylist license in 2011. I had always had an interest in hair, but I had never considered a career in it because college was such an expectation. It has always been important to me that a job doesn’t tell me how to look and what color my hair can be, so this led to me to look for a creative, lucrative career where I wouldn’t have to compromise my self-expression and body modification journey. After working in food service for a while, I started looking for something else.
When I graduated, I was very lost and directionless, and my first 2 attempts at college were a miserable failure. In high school, I went through a rebellious teen phase involving dark clothes and heavy makeup, and this led to my interest in body modification. I think I was 12 before I learned not everyone went to college. I come from a very educated family, and college was always touted as the natural next step. I went through phases of creative writing and drawing as well. My mom taught me how to crochet, knit, and sew as a kid and I’ve been singing and playing music since I can remember. I have always been drawn to the more creative aspects of life, whether it is music, writing, crafting, or visual art.
Hi Kaeley, why did you decide to pursue a creative path? We had the good fortune of connecting with Kaeley Chapel and we’ve shared our conversation below.
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