1. What is your full name?
Loise Boyd. That's Louise without a 'u'. Not Lois. Not Louis. Eugh. It used to drive me mad but I'm over it.
2. What age are you?
30 years old. I wish I could say I'm thrilled by that but I'd be lying. However, it's true that growing old is a privilege, some people never get the chance, and for that very reason I'm very grateful that I've had a great thirty years so far, and I hope there's many more to come.
3. What is your job?
I am a self-employed hairdresser and make-up artist, with some nails thrown in as well. I've been doing this for 3+ years, 3 years in a salon, and prior to that I worked from home whilst I had other jobs. I didn't have grey hairs until I owned my own business, but that said, I absolutely LOVE it and I often find myself thinking 'People are paying me to do what I love.' Finding a career that I loved was so important to me and happiness will always be prioritised over my income.
I have two big sisters who are a lot older than me, both like mummies to me and I love them both very much. I was, eh...'unexpected' as my mum likes to say. She hates when I joke about being a mistake, but I like to remind her that I was the best mistake she ever made. I'm sure there's many a day she would object to that though!
5. Single or taken?
Single.
6. What's your ultimate turn-on?
Humour. The ability to make me laugh. Not just a giggle, but a tears-running-down-my-face belly laugh. Ones which make you want to bottle up the moment and keep it forever. It's so so important to me.
7. Do you believe in soul mates?
Yes. I didn't always. But I do now. And I think that's maybe because I hadn't met mine. I do believe, however, that it's not always about meeting a partner who you're going to marry and spend the rest of your life with. My soul mate is my best friend, Alison. A soul mate is 'a person ideally suited to another' and that's exactly what we are. We aren't the same, well we are, in lots of ways, but we're also so very different in lots of other ways. Regardless, we come together as one. We just fit. We have fun, we support each other in absolutely everything, we stand up for each other, and we are patient with one another. We are always described as 'friendship goals' because our love is so obvious and genuine. That will never ever change. She is my person.
8. Do you have any male role models?
Such a good question! Yes, I have two.
Firstly, my dad. My hero. There's no denying that I'm a daddy's girl, I think all three of us are. I don't even know how to describe him, I have tears in my eyes just thinking about it. I think I've picked up so much from him over the years. He is ridiculously talented - he is creative and can put his hand to anything, and I have to thank him for passing this on to me. He's the reason I can draw and paint, and in turn is probably why I do the job I do. He gave me the vision I require to create works of art on a daily basis - upstyles, colours, make-up looks. And as for his personality, his selflessness is something I will never live up to. He worked tirelessly for years and years to ensure that he provided for all four of his girls, and still there is nothing too much trouble for him. He is still 'Dad's Taxi' at any time of day and he still gets rid of moths for me in my room when I wake him out of his sleep. He always refused to read 'destructions' when building anything and I believe my hard-working and stubborn nature comes from him. I have a strict work ethic and it's because I watched him work at home day-in-day-out throughout his years of self-employment. I could write for days about him, but I'll finish with our hunour. It's the same with us both - dry, sarcastic, and requires nothing more than a good one liner. We both come across as quite serious but I can assure you that it's so far from the truth at home, we love a good laugh.
Secondly, my 'male best friend'. I say that like that because Alison and him fight over the crown. She's been my best friend for longer though... No, but seriously. There's so many qualities I look up to in him. He's been through a lot and yet he still shows up every single day. He is a fighter. He is determined, focused, motivated and stubborn (in a good way). There's very very few people in my life who share my love for the gym, and because we both train we can keep each other in check, we share tips and tricks, and we're there for each other when we need it most - sometimes it's to lift us up when we are feeling demotivated, and sometimes it can be a harsh reality check if we're getting too obsessive or worrying too much about our weight. Both mentally and physically, he is STRONG. He would disagree with that completely, but I love that. I love that he doesn't know his own strength, and he doesn't know how much I admire that every day.
9. When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Oh goodness, anything and everything. Nurse, teacher, lawyer, I even wanted to go to the army at one stage. It took me a LONG time to figure this out, and I had to go through a lot to get there. But no matter what else I wanted to be I always wanted to be a hairdresser. The issue was that I went to a grammar school, I was smart, and they wouldn't have approved of me leaving after my GCSEs to go pursure hairdressing. So I did what was expected of me at the time - stayed in school and then went to uni, but after a while I figured out what I really wanted and what was best for me.
10. Did you go to university and what did you study?
Yes I did. Believe it or not, I studied mathematics. I love maths! But I shouldn't have went to uni. And I actually think I'll make this into a full blog post, I feel like it's important.
11. What is something from your childhood that has shaped you into the person you are today?
Definitely the love I received from my family. I had an amazing childhood and having my parents and two older sisters around me definitely taught me how to love. I always say that if you are my friend (or my family) I will love you wholeheartedly. I really hope my friends agree with that. I'd do anything for them.
12. What is your biggest fear?
Death. I am beyond TERRIFIED. And to be honest, I don't want to expand on that because when I think about it too much I get ridiculously upset. But on the plus side, I think it makes me appreciate the present more, and I'm more driven and determined to achieve everything I want in the time that I have.
13. What are you most insecure about?
My teeth. I really hate them so so much. I had braces on as a teenager and I stupidly didn't wear my retainer at all after, so needless to say they moved. I decided that for my 30th birthday I was going to treat myself and do something about it in the hope that it would give me more confidence. I got braces for the second time last year and got them off at the start of summer. I was immediately so happy with how they looked but I don't really feel like that anymore. You'll notice I never smile with my teeth in photographs and I am constantly worrying that people are looking at them when I'm talking. I actually think it hinders me quite a lot because I think I would use Insta stories and social media more if I didn't have those worries. I also shy away from the camera a LOT and this is part of the reason why. I've received criticism over the years for 'pouting' in photographs but the truth is, I don't, I just don't smile with my teeth. And when I have lipstick on, which is most of the time, my lips appear quite big and seem to give the illusion of a pout. I was always too insecure about the situation to ever explain this, but now I don't care, and I'll openly tell people how I feel about it. Ironically, I felt more confident about my teeth when my braces were on and I really miss them for that reason.
14. What is a perfect day for you?
I could say sipping cocktails by the pool in Cyprus and then going out at night. But I know what makes my heart and soul genuinely HAPPY. It's no make-up, it's going for a walk outside - at the coast, in a forest, wherever, somewhere I can take my camera and get pretty pictures. It's having a nice dinner, it's having tea, and it's watching the sunset. It's the little things that set my soul on fire.
15. Where's your favourite place you've travelled to?
New York City. I don't know what it is about Manhattan, but it completely stole my heart. Living and working in NYC would be a dream come true, even for a short time. I love city life - the early starts, the fast pace, the buzz, the enthusiasm. I've been three times now and it kills me leaving every time. That said, this happens everywhere I go. I make friends and I always have such a blast that I never want to leave. Having friends all over the world is amazing but never seeing them is extremely difficult.
17. What are you afraid that people see or don't see when they look at you?
Firstly, I have 'resting bitch face' and that stems from what I said previously about my teeth. I'm afraid that this makes me look unapproachable but I can assure you that this isn't the case. I adore meeting and chatting to new people!
Secondly, I imagine that people think I'm a really serious person. I am, when I'm supposed to be. I take work seriously - it's my livelihood, my business, my name. And the same goes for anything else that really matters. BUT, my best friends get to see me behind all of that. They see me coming out of the bathroom and baring my ass, they see me sitting in the car wearing a snapback and rapping to my favourite 90s RnB songs. I'm actually a really fun-loving person, but I feel like I reserve that for the people closest to me.
18. How do you stay positive and motivated daily regarding life, gym, etc.?
Oh goodness. Another good question.
I don't always feel like the most positive person in the world but I really try to be. I've been through really low points in my life which I'll write other posts on, and as a result of that I try to always look for the good in every situation so I don't end up feeling that way again.
In terms of life, every day I focus on what makes me happy. I love my job so that part is easy, and it's a good job I do because I spend large parts of my day working. Outside of that I ensure my time is spent doing things that I love, things that will make myself or my life better - maybe listening to motivating podcasts or reading positivity books or quotes, or teaching myself something new. I don't waste time watching trash TV or generally doing nothing, it doesn't nourish my mind of encourage me to grow. I try to only follow accounts on social media that will uplift and inspire me, and I have a few favourites that I look to if I am in need of some motivation. I am constantly setting myself goals for the day/the week/the month and I'm a list type of girl, so being able to work hard and tick those off drives me to constantly succeed - there is a such a sense of achievement being able to do so.
In terms of the gym - I am human. So I don't want anyone to think for one second that I don't have moments of 'I don't want to go to the gym today'. But I love the gym, for me it's a hobby, it's somewhere I socialise, and again, it's somewhere that improves my quality of life, both mentally and physically. I know that when I go to the gym I will feel better afterwards so this is what makes it easier to go when I don't feel like it. That, and discipline, you have to get into the habit of going no matter what. Especially if you have goals you want to achieve. Write them down and don't stop until you can tick them off - just imagine how good that will feel! And again, I follow people on social media who motivate me to go to the gym so sometimes all it takes is a glance at an exercise they have been trying and I'll think about how I want to try it - ten minutes later I'm in the gym and ready to go.
Wow. I've written a lot here and I could still write more, so I'll get a post up all about this too.
19. Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Honestly, I have no idea. I get overwhelmed with looking too far into the future and with BIG goals, so I always break everything down into smaller, more manageable chunks. I have goals I want to achieve by the end of this year, and next year, but I haven't really looked beyond that. However, here's what I hope for. I hope that my business is still booming, I hope that I've seen a lot more of the world and ticked a lot of places off my bucket list, I'd like to own a house and I'll maybe even have a boyfriend...HA! No matter what though, I want to be happy and to make those around me happy too.
20. What's next for Friday's Giirl?
Consistency. I said in my last post that I wanted to put more into this than I have since I started, and there's still been a significant amount of time between posts. Work comes first and I've given it so much time and focus recently that everything else has come second. But it's all about priorities and I want to give you all more. Now that you know a little bit more about who I am, it gives context to what I want to write about. So here's to sharing my life and experiences, and hopefully bringing some value, motivation and positivity to you all.
See you in the next post.
Death. I am beyond TERRIFIED. And to be honest, I don't want to expand on that because when I think about it too much I get ridiculously upset. But on the plus side, I think it makes me appreciate the present more, and I'm more driven and determined to achieve everything I want in the time that I have.
13. What are you most insecure about?
My teeth. I really hate them so so much. I had braces on as a teenager and I stupidly didn't wear my retainer at all after, so needless to say they moved. I decided that for my 30th birthday I was going to treat myself and do something about it in the hope that it would give me more confidence. I got braces for the second time last year and got them off at the start of summer. I was immediately so happy with how they looked but I don't really feel like that anymore. You'll notice I never smile with my teeth in photographs and I am constantly worrying that people are looking at them when I'm talking. I actually think it hinders me quite a lot because I think I would use Insta stories and social media more if I didn't have those worries. I also shy away from the camera a LOT and this is part of the reason why. I've received criticism over the years for 'pouting' in photographs but the truth is, I don't, I just don't smile with my teeth. And when I have lipstick on, which is most of the time, my lips appear quite big and seem to give the illusion of a pout. I was always too insecure about the situation to ever explain this, but now I don't care, and I'll openly tell people how I feel about it. Ironically, I felt more confident about my teeth when my braces were on and I really miss them for that reason.
14. What is a perfect day for you?
I could say sipping cocktails by the pool in Cyprus and then going out at night. But I know what makes my heart and soul genuinely HAPPY. It's no make-up, it's going for a walk outside - at the coast, in a forest, wherever, somewhere I can take my camera and get pretty pictures. It's having a nice dinner, it's having tea, and it's watching the sunset. It's the little things that set my soul on fire.
15. Where's your favourite place you've travelled to?
New York City. I don't know what it is about Manhattan, but it completely stole my heart. Living and working in NYC would be a dream come true, even for a short time. I love city life - the early starts, the fast pace, the buzz, the enthusiasm. I've been three times now and it kills me leaving every time. That said, this happens everywhere I go. I make friends and I always have such a blast that I never want to leave. Having friends all over the world is amazing but never seeing them is extremely difficult.
16. Describe yourself in three words.
Ambitious. Loving. Stubborn.17. What are you afraid that people see or don't see when they look at you?
Firstly, I have 'resting bitch face' and that stems from what I said previously about my teeth. I'm afraid that this makes me look unapproachable but I can assure you that this isn't the case. I adore meeting and chatting to new people!
Secondly, I imagine that people think I'm a really serious person. I am, when I'm supposed to be. I take work seriously - it's my livelihood, my business, my name. And the same goes for anything else that really matters. BUT, my best friends get to see me behind all of that. They see me coming out of the bathroom and baring my ass, they see me sitting in the car wearing a snapback and rapping to my favourite 90s RnB songs. I'm actually a really fun-loving person, but I feel like I reserve that for the people closest to me.
18. How do you stay positive and motivated daily regarding life, gym, etc.?
Oh goodness. Another good question.
I don't always feel like the most positive person in the world but I really try to be. I've been through really low points in my life which I'll write other posts on, and as a result of that I try to always look for the good in every situation so I don't end up feeling that way again.
In terms of life, every day I focus on what makes me happy. I love my job so that part is easy, and it's a good job I do because I spend large parts of my day working. Outside of that I ensure my time is spent doing things that I love, things that will make myself or my life better - maybe listening to motivating podcasts or reading positivity books or quotes, or teaching myself something new. I don't waste time watching trash TV or generally doing nothing, it doesn't nourish my mind of encourage me to grow. I try to only follow accounts on social media that will uplift and inspire me, and I have a few favourites that I look to if I am in need of some motivation. I am constantly setting myself goals for the day/the week/the month and I'm a list type of girl, so being able to work hard and tick those off drives me to constantly succeed - there is a such a sense of achievement being able to do so.
In terms of the gym - I am human. So I don't want anyone to think for one second that I don't have moments of 'I don't want to go to the gym today'. But I love the gym, for me it's a hobby, it's somewhere I socialise, and again, it's somewhere that improves my quality of life, both mentally and physically. I know that when I go to the gym I will feel better afterwards so this is what makes it easier to go when I don't feel like it. That, and discipline, you have to get into the habit of going no matter what. Especially if you have goals you want to achieve. Write them down and don't stop until you can tick them off - just imagine how good that will feel! And again, I follow people on social media who motivate me to go to the gym so sometimes all it takes is a glance at an exercise they have been trying and I'll think about how I want to try it - ten minutes later I'm in the gym and ready to go.
Wow. I've written a lot here and I could still write more, so I'll get a post up all about this too.
19. Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Honestly, I have no idea. I get overwhelmed with looking too far into the future and with BIG goals, so I always break everything down into smaller, more manageable chunks. I have goals I want to achieve by the end of this year, and next year, but I haven't really looked beyond that. However, here's what I hope for. I hope that my business is still booming, I hope that I've seen a lot more of the world and ticked a lot of places off my bucket list, I'd like to own a house and I'll maybe even have a boyfriend...HA! No matter what though, I want to be happy and to make those around me happy too.
20. What's next for Friday's Giirl?
Consistency. I said in my last post that I wanted to put more into this than I have since I started, and there's still been a significant amount of time between posts. Work comes first and I've given it so much time and focus recently that everything else has come second. But it's all about priorities and I want to give you all more. Now that you know a little bit more about who I am, it gives context to what I want to write about. So here's to sharing my life and experiences, and hopefully bringing some value, motivation and positivity to you all.
See you in the next post.
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