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02 / THE FOUNDER
A career in beauty.
A different lens.
Dawn Austin founded 1102 Collective to build the kind of accessible, practical industry resource that working professionals can return to as their careers change.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS · UNITED STATESDAWN AUSTINFOUNDER
The work behind the perspective.
After graduating from Long Island Beauty School in 2011 and receiving her initial cosmetology license in 2012, Dawn developed experience in hairstyling, independent business ownership, client relationships, operations, marketing, and continued professional education.
She has pursued education connected to salon business development, haircutting, texture, and advanced hair services. Those experiences provide a starting point for exploring how techniques, business decisions, and professional opportunities connect.
1102 Collective represents a move toward sharing that knowledge through educational resources, research, and collaboration without building another business around maintaining a routine clientele.
Professional training references do not imply endorsement, employment, or affiliation with any education brand.
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Research
Compare approaches, study industry practices, test ideas responsibly, and investigate career and business questions.
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Translate what is learned into clear resources, education, editorial content, and future opportunities.