01↗
Technical
Development
Cutting theory, demonstrations, treatment research, skills practice, and education worth examining more closely.
There is more
to the beauty industry than the chair.
Explore education, practical business resources, technical development, and fresh industry perspectives designed for beauty professionals building what comes next.
THE COLLECTIVE INDEXVOL. 001 / 2026
1102.
A space to learn more.
Question more. Build better.
Question more. Build better.
01 EDUCATION02 INDUSTRY RESEARCH03 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT04 COLLABORATION
INDEPENDENT BY DESIGN ↗
Previously a Hair By Dawn Austin client?Read Dawn’s update on 1102 Collective and future opportunities.
Former Clients FOR COSMETOLOGY STUDENTSFOR WORKING PROFESSIONALSFOR INDUSTRY BUILDERS
01 / THE IDEAWHY WE EXIST
Information should open doors.
Not stay behind them.
1102 Collective brings education, research, and practical knowledge into one independent platform for people at every stage of a beauty career.
From learning a new technical skill to making smarter business decisions, discovering opportunities, or moving beyond traditional salon work, the goal is simple: useful information that leads somewhere.
Meet the founder ↗02 / WHAT WE EXPLOREFOUR AREAS. ONE PLATFORM.
Built for the whole industry.
Technical
02↗
Business &
Operations
Clearer thinking about pricing, marketing, salon models, websites, financial decisions, and how a beauty business actually runs.
03↗
Industry
Insights
Original perspectives on career paths, education, tools, working conditions, and emerging trends that shape professional life.
04↗
Opportunity &
Connection
Discovering educators, professional experiences, credible opportunities, and future collaborative learning across the industry.
03 / DIGITAL RESOURCESPROPOSED FIRST OFFER
Practical knowledge.
Ready to use.
Downloadable resources that help beauty professionals make decisions, organize their work, and take the next step with better information.
1102. COLLECTIVE
FIELD GUIDE / 001
BEFORE
YOU RENT
A SALON
SUITE.
Costs · Contracts · Operations · Readiness
BEAUTY BUSINESS RESOURCES 2026
DIGITAL GUIDECOMING SOON · NOT ON SALE
Before You Rent a Salon Suite
A practical guide to understanding expenses, evaluating agreements, and deciding whether independent studio ownership makes financial sense.
INSIDE THE RESOURCE
- Monthly cost and break-even planning
- Lease questions you should ask
- Business systems and client acquisition readiness
- A go / wait / reconsider decision worksheet
Coming soonpaid access after checkout launches
Explore the Guide ↗This paid bundle is not downloadable from the public website. Checkout and secure buyer delivery are coming soon.
FREE RESOURCE / PROPOSEDIndependent Stylist
Independent Stylist
Readiness Checklist
A quick self-assessment before moving into independent work.
COMING LATER / CONCEPTLocal SEO for
Local SEO for
Beauty Professionals
Organize the basics of being found online without relying on ads.
COMING LATER / CONCEPTProfessional Career
Professional Career
Pathways Guide
Map options inside and beyond direct client services.
04 / EDUCATIONMORE THAN ONE WAY TO LEARN
Learning that fits
real professional life.
From independent study to future in-person learning, 1102 Collective is developing accessible formats for thoughtful, applicable education.
01SELF-PACED
PLANNED FORMAT
Digital learning
Guides, tools, workshops, and recorded lessons designed to be revisited and used.
02LIVE + VIRTUAL
IN DEVELOPMENT
Virtual classes
Focused sessions on business systems, technical knowledge, career development, and industry topics.
03ARLINGTON, TX
X+
INTEREST STAGE · NO DATES
In-person workshops
Future local learning experiences and demonstrations, subject to venue approval and confirmed schedules.
05 / THE EDITORIALIDEAS WORTH EXPLORING
Ideas from inside
the industry.
Research, professional commentary, and practical explanations grounded in the realities of beauty work.
01BUSINESS / OPERATIONSIs a salon suite actually the right next step?↗
02CAREERS / DEVELOPMENTBuilding a career in beauty beyond appointments↗
03EDUCATION / TECHNICALHow to evaluate an advanced hair education class↗
Read the introductory editorial articles.
06 / FOUNDER'S NOTEDAWN AUSTIN
Experience changes
the questions
you ask.
DA / 1102
Founded by licensed cosmetology professional Dawn Austin, 1102 Collective builds on firsthand experience in beauty services, independent business, marketing, and continuing technical education.
The platform reflects a belief that career growth requires more than mastering techniques. It also calls for better business knowledge, thoughtful research, meaningful connections, and room to explore new possibilities.
DAWN AUSTIN ↗A NOTE FOR FORMER CLIENTS
Read Dawn's message Hair By Dawn Austin has closed as a traditional salon. If you were a client, I have a personal update about what comes next.