Brooke Wise was focused from a young age. She knew what she wanted and she does it.
“I loved everything to do with beauty and fashion,” said Wise. “I’ve always wanted to be in the beauty industry, be it fashion design or hair or whatever. Since the beginning of my career, I’ve never wanted to do anything else. “
Wise is the hairstylist at Style 124.
“My focus is on making people look and feel more beautiful,” she noted.
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Brooke (Malone) Wise grew up in Marion and graduated from Marion Harding High School and the Tri-Rivers Career Center.
“I started as an intern in a salon by making an appointment,” she recalls. “From then on, I worked in a walk-in salon to build my clientele. Although I’ve enjoyed the places I’ve worked, I enjoy being my own boss at Style 124. I can create my own atmosphere without the headache of having my own salon. “
She has worked side by side with stylist Boston Winslow for years.
“Brooke is the perfect example of a seasoned, versatile stylist,” said Winslow. “She has every tool in hand to be the best of the best. She’s on time, great execution, and so incredibly nice. I am lucky enough to stand next to her every day and watch her grow and succeed in her business. ”
“I absolutely love that people look and feel good in my chair,” Wise replied. “Hair is a big part of how you look and it’s always been an absolute joy to make someone feel good about who they look.”
Luke Henry agreed so much that he bought the business. He founded Style 124 with Alex Sheridan (as well as The Brickyard on Main) as part of Main Street Reimagined.
“Brooke is both fun and professional,” said Henry, “the perfect combination to be one of the founding stylists on Style 124. She believed the project and us from the start and she is such a passionate supporter of everything. ”The other style girls, downtown and local businesses in the community! The world needs more people like Brooke. ”
“I feel like my purpose in life was helping someone,” said Wise. “It may not be like helping someone physically, but helping someone feel good and look good was just as enjoyable.”
“I enjoy all of my customers,” she added. “I’ve been in the industry for 16 years now. I’ve been there for new beginnings and terrible endings. I’ve been there for births, weddings, and graduation ceremonies. But I was also there because of illness, sadness and death. My customers have become like family over the years. I have become friends with all of them and I value them more than they will know. I really enjoy what I do. “
Style 124 is located at 124 South Main Street in Marion. Log in for more information style124salon.com.
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