How Beyond the Ponytail got started...
After having my work featured on some of the hair industry’s most influential platforms, I realized the impact it had on my mindset. This experience left me with a series of emotions that changed how I looked at my profession and what my goals were. I felt motivated and inspired and I wanted to share that feeling with others.
My work and dedication to my craft were being recognized and celebrated. This fueled my passion to improve my skills and techniques and to continue to create work that I was proud of. It was evident that anything was possible when specific goals were set, committing to these goals and believing in yourself.
I envisioned creating a digital platform of like-minded individuals with the same passion for this niche within the hair industry. Beyond the Ponytail would become a place to give recognition to their work and encourage others to be inspired to achieve their goals. This would give me the opportunity to share that feeling that I had felt when my work was featured to others every day.Â
I knew the impact Beyond the Ponytail would have on artists in creating this community to celebrate, recognize, and network with one another. It has become a global digital platform providing the best education, inspiration and opportunities to connect and grow. This became my purpose.
A place to Dream, Create and Inspire.
I’m in awe everyday on how amazing this community has become. The level of talent and support is unmatched and I will be forever grateful. You all mean so much to me and I value each and every one of you.
Xoxo,
Angela
Angela Cattaneo
As founder and CEO of Beyond the Ponytail, Angela Cattaneo has over 20 years of experience in the hair industry. Passion driven and highly motivated, Angela’s experience in the industry includes educating for brands such as Redken, Great Lengths USA and EVOLVh, to name a few; as well as running her own in-salon education with Beyond the Ponytail traveling around the country. Angela also discovered her passion for teaching consumers how to braid their daughters’ hair in private custom events and quickly recognized her love of braids.Â
During her career, she has had the pleasure of sharing her passion with a fantastic clientele, collaborating on editorial photoshoots and appearing at major industry beauty shows. Angela is also intensely passionate about the bridal industry and is known for her own work with brides as well as supporting bridal hair stylists around the world with mentorship and education. Angela’s work has been featured on some of the most influential industry platforms and has had the pleasure of working with some of the most sought after artists in the industry.Â
“One of my greatest joys is sharing knowledge with other creatives as an educator and witnessing the process of turning doubt into believing in oneself while learning new skills that push their boundaries.” Â
Angela’s love for all things styling is evident and fuels her dedication to Beyond the Ponytail’s global community. She understands what it feels like to work hard, have passion and be recognized for her talent. From this experience, she continues to remain focused and motivated on empowering others to dream big and make their visions a reality.