Interviewee:
Sara Jane Kurpeski (she/her)
In your own words, tell us about your business, organization, or initiative.
Moon Baby Hair Salon is located in the heart of Downtown Salem, Ma. We offer creative, custom & craft hair services, ranging from classic to current in nature, as well as cruelty-free & vegan-friendly products. We take pride in offering our clients & our team a safe space to express themselves through hair, all while providing guidance & support.
Tell us a bit about you and why you do what you do. Share your passions for your business, organization, or initiative.
My name is Sara Jane Kurpeski, and I am a craft hairstylist and owner of Moon Baby Hair Salon. It was extremely important to me to open up a safe space for clients to express themselves through hair, while offering that same support to other people in the industry. Opening Moon Baby was always a dream of mine. I knew that to get where I wanted to be in our industry, I was going to have to create a space of my own, so that I could offer what I was seeking in my own career to other hairstylists in the form of continued support, leadership, sustainability and growth.
We also source vegan-friendly and cruelty-free products and color lines, as well as clean and sustainable brands. We are part of the Green Circles Salon Program, where we can now recycle 96% of salon waste.
Sustainability, support and creativity are things that make Moon Baby a unique and welcoming space for all.
What is the last thing you read, watched, or listened to that had an impact on you?
I love doing extensive research on our industry and how quickly it can change. A lot of it is extremely interesting and helpful when it comes to keeping a business and its team thriving.
What’s the one thing people would be surprised to learn about you or your business?
I’m a huge horror and sci-fi fanatic. One of my favorite classic monsters is the wolf man and werewolves, and a “Moon Baby” is essentially a furry, ethereal being, who comes alive under a full moon.
What is Creative Collective?
Creative Collective is a group of economic development strategists, small business supporters, activation specialists, and believers in the importance of the creative workforce. We foster growth, sustainability, and scalability for small businesses, creative thinkers, organizations, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Learn more and join Creative Collective at www.creativecollectivema.com/join
