Kris Rostecki is the owner and primary stylist of Inspirado Designs. She was born a small town BC girl, but raised in Ontario until 18. She then moved and spent 11 years in northern Alberta before coming back and spending the last 8 years, in BC.
Kris started her business a little later in life, after experiencing a few other careers that, though educational and growth inducing, didn’t bring her joy. She started out life thinking she wanted to be a veterinarian. So she worked in animal hospitals for 4 years.
Next up was the restaurant industry, while in Alberta and going to post-secondary. She moved up the ladder in that profession, until the glamour wore off and she decided to get a stable data entry position to save money to go back to school again. That job saw her quickly promoted into a material coordinator, which she then worked until, yes, you guessed it, she was bored once again.
Then it was off to get some safety training and into the oil field where she wore a hard hat, steel toe boots and grew a serious backbone. A few years there, and the politics and crazy schedule started to wear on Kris. She was at a loss. She knew she wanted to help people, but the quality of life was on a serious decline. If you look at Kris' work history, you can see that is the common thread. She also realized that I wanted to own my own business and needed a creative outlet. She narrowed down the options and hair styling was one of her top options. It was something I'd always had a natural affinity for.
Initially Kris was mobile, and then home based. About 6 years ago, Kris opened her first studio with 2 other entrepreneurs and held that space for a year. She then branched out on her own and was fortunate to find a cute little spot in the 500 block of beautiful Bernard Avenue, where she been there for 5 years now. It is a certified Green Circle Salon, and aim to be as organically and eco-conscientious as possible. This means choosing products that are healthier for my clients and myself, from companies who are taking a look at the ethics and environmental responsibility behind what they do.
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