I’m Tamra , solo hairstylist and owner of Side Street Studio in Stratford ON.  
My personal hair journey has been long and tough. I struggled with colour services, had apprenticeship positions that left me to sink or swim, had panic attacks regularly, and bosses that would rather see you struggle than thrive. I couldn’t believe how awful and negative the industry was so I decided to leave it completely. I often wondered  if I had made a terrible mistake trying to pursue a career in hair. 
 I decided to get back into the hair industry just after my daughter was born. I worked with incredible women who taught me and built me back up. The majority of my appointments were barbering, which I loved but knew I needed to level up my skill set. It’s funny how the world will gently let you know you are on the right path; within the same week of knowing I had to make changes I saw that Jessika was hiring, the owner of the only organic salon in town, as well as the Canadian mentor for Organic Colour Systems (which was a supreme bonus!) When I joined her team it was a small, tight knit team which really helped give me a better understanding with more one-on-one help when needed. I was so lucky to learn about OCS at that time because we were still in the midst of the pandemic. 
I’ve been using Organic Colour Systems for 6 years now, and I feel I have finally found my space in the hair industry. It’s the first colour line that naturally made sense to me.  The knowledge and confidence that I have gained while using OCS has been a game changer both in the shop and in my personal life. The online community and presence for stylists to share their work and ask questions is a wonderful and safe place. I trust this product wholeheartedly so I can confidently prescribe what products a client needs. I have seen some incredible hair transformations simply by using the appropriate shampoo.  The mixed tones are so beautifully designed, and innovative for a one step filling process. That, to me, is a serious game changer. I genuinely feel like a true artist with a pallet ready to discover new and exciting formulas!