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Hairdresser Trades Scissors for Clippers, Finds Pawsome Career
6 Jul
Summary
- Former hairdresser, Allie Underhill, transitioned to dog grooming.
- She converted her garage into a dog grooming salon.
- Underhill volunteers grooming for a local dog rescue charity.
A 24-year-old from Stoke-on-Trent has successfully transitioned from hairdressing to professional dog grooming. Allie Underhill discovered her passion for working with animals after struggling to find adequate grooming services for her own pets.
She has since converted her garage into a dedicated salon, styling up to four canine clients each day. Underhill notes the remarkable similarities between grooming human hair and dog fur, citing techniques like blending and using clippers.
While she misses the gossip sessions with her former human clients, Underhill still enjoys brief chats when pets are dropped off. Her new role involves daily drenchings and covering in hair, which she finds enjoyable due to her love for dogs.
Despite a competitive local market, Underhill finds ample opportunities due to the high number of pet owners. She also dedicates time to grooming dogs for a local rescue charity, aiming to improve their chances of adoption.
