Ecliffe Reynold St Rose

Photo: Nicole Orr

By Nicole Orr

“It was never a dream, but I always enjoyed watching my cousin trim clients,” said Ecliffe Reynold St Rose of Ideal MetroSexual Image, located in Divine Image Centre, Deigo Martin.

“It has been sixteen years and I am still loving it.”

St Rose started his venture while in school, after his cousin encouraged him. He practiced on family, friends and neighbours.

He said, “They were my guinea-pigs. With all the cuts and zugs, they still kept coming.”

Through trial and error St Rose has developed the art of cutting and his client base has grown substantially over the past years. He is a cut above the rest, for his passion has taken him to many places and each time all his clients have followed him.

“I see it as a way to be creative. With my clients’ head as my canvas, I go into my artistic mode, creating satisfying images.”

The job

Male hair technician; It is all about making you fantastic.

Management challenges

Dealing with personalities.

Favourite part of the job

The result: everybody who gets up from my chair satisfied.

What makes a lasting impression?

The first hair cut. In this line of business, if a first-time client comes and I make a mistake it’s heard of all over. So my lasting impression is making leaving a last impression.

Waste of time

Uncertainty, procrastination.

Successful manager

I am not present, but you are still satisfied.

How do people show pride?

The attention given to what they are doing.

Team building practices

Constructive criticisms and working together.

Conflict-resolution tip

Reasoning and mutual understanding. How do you encourage employee development? Encourage staff to always be eager to learn, for knowledge is power.

Employee retention tip

After finding out why they want to leave; for people leave for various reasons, I would see

how best I can assist

depending on my capacity.

Career building advice

Love what you do. Do not think of it as a job. Be persistent.

What do you look for in a job candidate?

Image is everything.

Favourite book

Count of Monte Cristo.

Personal philosophy

Image is the key to success, it is not all about education.

Advice

Image is what carries you places.