📍 The Social Owasso – Owasso, OK
Instagram: @thesocialowasso
Meet Ashley Ray, our March Stylist Spotlight—and the moment you sit in her chair at The Social Owasso, you know you’re in the presence of a stylist who’s here to lead.
Before Harper Ellis, Ashley was doing what so many stylists do—relying on raw talent and “winging it” without a real roadmap. But that all changed the day she joined Harper Ellis Education.
“I used to just go with the flow. I had no strategy. Now, I have a plan and purpose—and it’s completely transformed my business.”
From that first call, Ashley knew she was stepping into something bigger. What started as an exciting conversation quickly became the best decision she’d ever made for her career and her leadership.
She’s not just building beautiful hair. She’s building momentum.
Emotional Transformations That Change Lives
Ashley’s passion for extensions comes to life most when she sees her clients light up confidently. She’s seen firsthand the emotional transformation that happens—especially for women who have struggled with thin hair for years.
“Everyone gets emotional with extensions, but it’s the ones who’ve never seen themselves with long, thick hair before—that’s what gets me every time.”
For Ashley, it’s more than hair. It’s healing. It’s power. It’s identity.
Behind the Chair with Ashley
So what’s a typical vibe at Ashley’s station? Think:
✨ Playful foils
🧊 A BrüMate filled with Lotus (iykyk)
🎶 Y2K radio setting the mood
💅 Big energy, bigger results
She stays inspired by traveling for education, attending classes, and staying plugged into the Harper Ellis community. A scroll through Instagram might give her a quick boost, but it’s the real connection and in-person energy that fuels her most.
Her Best Advice? Bet on Yourself.
Looking back, Ashley has a message for her younger stylist self:
“Take more risks. Say YES to more opportunities. And don’t jump into booth rent too fast—staying commission pays off way more than I realized.”
And when we asked which celebrity she’d love to work with?
"Sarah Jessica Parker, hands down." (Iconic choice.)
Her dream extension shade? A bright, luminous copper—light enough to pop, bold enough to turn heads.
Why Harper Ellis?
Ashley didn’t just say yes to Harper Ellis—she jumped in.
“That first education call was energizing. Everything about it lit a fire in me—and I’ve grown so much not just as a stylist, but as a leader.”
But the part that truly sets the Harper Ellis experience apart?
The sisterhood.
“I’ve never experienced a community like this. The way Harper Ellis brings everyone together throughout the year—it’s next level. It’s real.”
Ashley Ray is a stylist who’s unapologetically chasing the top—and bringing others with her. Her story is a reminder that when you trade “winging it” for real strategy, everything changes.
Ready to elevate your career like Ashley?
👉 Apply to Join Harper Ellis Education Today