We had the good fortune of connecting with Jet Presley and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jet, other than deciding to work for yourself, what was the single most important decision you made that contributed to your success?
The biggest decision And the most important was to make the move from the island of Puerto Rico to LA at 19 years old. No family , no friends. Just me knowing I had nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I’m a licensed hairstylist & Actor Both career started back in Puerto Rico as a child. Started as model, actor & dancer at the ages of 6. Started doing tv & commercials and by the age of 14 was part of a scripted tv show for Telemundo. It was when I started touring as a dancer that hair came along. You see as dancers on tour you don’t get “glam team “ so I started doing The female dancers hair extensions and styles before every performance. Both careers came hand in hand with the other. Basically is part of the training as a dancer & entertainer, you must know how to do it all .

I have always loved hair and entertainment. I also wanted a career that will allow me to be as free as i could and was fun and creative. A career that with lots of work and intention would allow me to travel the world and make as much money as I want. I needed to feel that my career and how far I went was in a big part in my hands. So I made a plan.

In 2019 I enrolled myself In beauty school and graduated through the pandemic. Again determination was always my strength. I knew that if I wanted to do celebrity hair I will have not only be really good with hair but I have to be professional, punctual , have a good personality and command confidence. I have always gone after what I wanted so I also knew that if i wanted to be amongst the best I had to work under the bestest in the industry. So I reached out through Dms to stylist I knew were where I wanted to be and when given the opportunity like I said I showed up and showed out, leading me to do exactly what I wanted.

I have been the key hairstylist for videos such “ sad girls love money “ Amaarae ft Kali Uchis, John Legend, Post Malone. Upcoming HBO show with Issa Rae.
Styled academy award winning director Roger Ross Williams.and this is just the beginning.

As an actor I recently signed to LemonLime agency and have two upcoming national & internationals commercials about to come out with Popeyes and Lexus .

What set me apart from others is my personality, my Energy and my passion.

What I’m most excited about is to see where and what places my heart & my career will take me in the future..

Determination, passion and desire is how I got to where I’m at. A dream to make myself and family proud. I chose to show up and show out every time as if it was the last chance I would ever have. I had Curiosity, humbleness and zero ego and a willingness to learn. I had to be brave enough to be nothing but myself but be coachable & most importantly I have a vision of where and how I want my future to be.

It was definitely not easy…. When I left Puerto Rico I was still very young. Not only I had to learn how to Survive, I also had to teach myself how to be an adult, pay bills get a job and what will my future will look like fast all this while knowing I have no emotional, financial backing it was truly all just me, my dreams and hopes.

Biggest lessson I have learned is to
-understand that nobody can save me.
-I had to stand alone and strong mentally & emotionally.
-If you stay ready you don’t got to get ready. -Stay grateful .
-Show up for yourself and the universe will show up for you.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
This is for everyone that believed in me from the beginning. To those who took a chance on me & for those who will continue & will join me in the future ! Sincerely Gracias. -Jet Presley.

Instagram: @JetPresley & @jetpresleyhair

Other: Bookjetpresley@gmail.com

Image Credits
@laurentakespics @jarrickwenslow @mrmikerosenthal

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