Sherrie M. Walker, MBA
Sherrie is a hairstylist, salon owner, and creator exploring the relationship between beauty, business, and the lives women are building beyond the chair.
Professional Background
Sherrie M. Walker, MBA
Sherrie M. Walker is a hairstylist, salon owner, and creator exploring the intersection of beauty, business, and intentional living.
With years of experience behind the chair, Sherrie has developed a deep understanding of the emotional, relational, and operational realities of working in the beauty industry. Her work often reflects on the questions many hairstylists carry: how to build sustainable businesses, establish healthy boundaries with clients, and create careers that support both financial stability and personal well-being.
Through her salon practice and her writing, Sherrie is interested in the ways beauty intersects with identity, culture, and the evolving expectations placed on women’s labor.
Salon Leadership
STylist Consulting
Writing & Content
Education
Real Hair Wellness Company
Sherrie is the founder of Real Hair Wellness Co., a salon practice rooted in thoughtful hair care, client education, and a holistic approach to hair wellness. Her work focuses particularly on textured hair and creating salon experiences that prioritize both technical care and emotional ease.
In addition to serving clients, Sherrie manages the operational side of her business—pricing strategy, scheduling systems, client experience design, and long-term business planning.
These experiences have given her practical insight into the realities many service professionals face while building and sustaining independent businesses.
Glossed Over
Beyond the salon, Sherrie writes and creates content that explores beauty, womanhood, and the cultural narratives surrounding appearance and identity.
Her reflections often examine the subtle pressures women experience around beauty standards, aging, and self-presentation, while also honoring the deeply relational nature of beauty work.
This writing and content creation is an extension of the conversations she has daily in the salon—conversations that move fluidly between hair, life, identity, and the ways women care for themselves and one another.
Degrees & Licenses
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Bachelor of Science
Merchandising Management
License in Cosmetology (State of Michigan)
Sherrie’s academic background in business and merchandising complements her hands-on experience as a service professional and entrepreneur.
Resume
Connect
Between Hair Appointments
Sherrie is also the creator of Between Hair Appointments, a platform designed for hairstylists who want space to reflect on the business side of their work.
Between Hair Appointments explores topics such as:
• pricing and financial sustainability
• hairstylist burnout and scheduling boundaries
• client relationships and professional boundaries
• building long-term salon careers
Through strategy sessions and writing, Sherrie helps hairstylists think more intentionally about how their businesses support their lives.
For professional opportunities or collaborations, you can download Sherrie’s resume below.
If you are interested in hairstylist strategy sessions, collaborations, or speaking opportunities, you’re welcome to reach out.
Email: hello@betweenhairappointments.com