Need a little inspiration? Take a cue from Hollywood, and remind yourself why your job as a hairstylist is awesome.

Hairspray

Whether it’s the 1988 version or the updated 2007 version, Hairspray made us fall in love with Tracy Turnblad’s big hair and groovy dance moves. Hairspray will inspire, motivate, and have you on a big hair kick that’ll you take all the way to the salon.

The Big Tease

Follow Scotland’s top hair dresser, Crawford Mackenzie, as he gets an invite to the World Freestyle Hairstyling Championships in Los Angeles. Unfortunately for him, he’s invited to be an audience member, not a competitor. Mackenzie, however, is determined to show off his work, and eventually creates the best hair of his career. This movie have you laughing all the way to the salon.

Edward Scissorhands

Poor, sweet, confused Edward. While looking for meaning to his life, he ends up using his scissored hands for not only ice sculpting and tree pruning, but for hair cutting as well. If you’re not inspired by the hair cuts he gives, perhaps you’ll be inspired by Edward’s own Einstein-like hairdo.

Shampoo

Follow the sexual escapades of George Roundy, a Beverly Hills hairdresser, whose charisma and charm has made him successful both in his career and in the bedroom. His ultimate goal, however, is to break free from playing second fiddle to the salon’s uninspired owner. Will George’s sexual exploits catch up with him, or will all his catting around get him to where he wants to be?

You Don’t Mess With the Zohan

An Israeli Special Forces Soldier fakes his death so he can re-emerge in New York City to fulfill his dream of becoming a hair stylist. Follow Zohan’s journey to leave his old life behind in this slapstick comedy that’ll keep you entertained long enough to appreciate your

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

So, Sweeney Todd exacts his revenge through the use of a straight razor and a bakery. Normal, yes? While musical horror films may not be everyone’s speed, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will remind you not to cross your barber/hair dresser (or at least remind you to remind your clients not to cross you!).

Beauty Shop

Beauty Shop takes us through the trials of opening your own salon and dealing with a multitude of personalities. Through tragedy and triumph, this movie will inspire you to chase your dreams and stick to your goals no matter what.

Steel Magnolias

“If you can’t find anything good to say about anybody, come sit by me.” The classic salon movie, about six Southern women who spend their days gossiping at Truvy’s Beauty Parlor. Hilarious and heartwarming, join the girls as they work through life’s ups and downs.