Today we’d like to introduce you to Clarissa Norton.
Hi Clarissa, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I’m a domestic violence survivor and was a single mom for 17 years but now married to the man of my dreams. I am a walking testament to what’s possible when a woman decides she’s unstoppable.
My mission is simple but fierce: giving women the tools to empower themselves and the confidence to conquer the world. Whether you’re a mom, a survivor, or a woman who serves other women, I believe with everything in me that you hold immeasurable power—and I’m here to help you unleash it.
In 2021, at the age of 44, I decided to chase the dream I’d tucked away as a little girl. I started an apprenticeship to earn my Hair Designer license, diving in with everything I had. I didn’t just check boxes—I showed up for every advanced training, especially in salon marketing, determined to rise above the norm.
They told me it would take 3–5 years to build a livable clientele. I said, watch me do it in less.
Two weeks after getting licensed, I opened my own salon on November 1, 2022. My goal? Be fully booked in 10 months. The result? I crushed that goal in under six months—and in May 2023, I was named #4 hairstylist/salon in Utah’s Top 30.
The momentum didn’t stop:
1 year later, May 2024 – Ranked #3 in Davis County.
And May 2025 – Rose to #2, despite growing competition.
For perspective: the average hairstylist in the U.S. earns $35K a year. I knew I needed—and was capable of—more. So I built a thriving business and a lifestyle that supports not just financial freedom, but personal freedom too.
Today, I get to take my daughter to all her private figure skating lessons as she chases her Olympic dreams. I also get to help care for my granddaughter a few days a week. I do all of this while running a successful salon and out-earning the national average—all without commissions from other stylists. My income is 100% from my own chair.
Now, I’m on a mission to help other women do exactly what I did. Whether you’re an extension specialist ready to make 6 figures with just 3 clients a week, or you want to build a $1M chair with my Booked & Blessed course—I’ve got you.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
domestic violence survivor and was a single mom for 17 years
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
In 2021, at the age of 44, I decided to chase the dream I’d tucked away as a little girl. I started an apprenticeship to earn my Hair Designer license, diving in with everything I had. I didn’t just check boxes—I showed up for every advanced training, especially in salon marketing, determined to rise above the norm.
They told me it would take 3–5 years to build a livable clientele. I said, watch me do it in less.
Two weeks after getting licensed, I opened my own salon on November 1, 2022. My goal? Be fully booked in 10 months. The result? I crushed that goal in under six months—and in May 2023, I was named #4 hairstylist/salon in Utah’s Top 30.
The momentum didn’t stop:
1 year later, May 2024 – Ranked #3 in Davis County.
And May 2025 – Rose to #2, despite growing competition.
What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
I am a walking testament to what’s possible when a woman decides she’s unstoppable.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.Beauty-Empowered.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beauty_empowered
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeautyEmpoweredWomen
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeautyEmpowered
