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Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist

Entrepreneur
@thecarlarinaldi
Freelance Mentor | Coaching stylists through the realities of freelance life Colour Specialist • Melbourne Appointments & Mentorship ⤵
  • SaaS/B2B
  • Following 1.8K
  • Followers 11.3K
  • Engagement 1.2%
  • Avg comments 21

About Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist

Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist (@thecarlarinaldi) is an Entrepreneur creator on Instagram, also filed under SaaS/B2B. The account has 11,309 followers and 111 published posts. Recent posts average 120 likes and 21 comments, an engagement rate of 1.2%.

With 11.3K followers, Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist follows 1,843 accounts, so the audience is roughly 6.1 times the size of the list followed. Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist uses an Instagram professional account. Flinque files Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist under Entrepreneur, with SaaS/B2B as a secondary category.

The Instagram bio for Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist runs to 15 words across 3 lines. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist dates from September 2025.

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111 Posts

Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist, 6 are carousels and 4 are videos. That mix leans toward carousels. 111 published posts give Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist a moderate archive on Instagram. Against the audience, that is roughly 102 followers for each post published. Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist also keeps 1 story highlight on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 107 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include business, money, need, because and sure. The captions tag #freelancehairdresser, #maternityleave, #devilwearsprada2 and #freelancehairstylist.

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Let me introduce Rooty (Vol 1) the price rise tool, too support freelance artists & hairdressers.

Rooty gives you the choice to select how you run your hrs, Casual, set weeks or your own studio.

This tool gives you an overview of what you are currently charging and what your business is left with after expenses.

It is a quick snapshot of your current profit and what happens if you do not rise, then shows you how a price rise could look and the potential profit that comes with it.

Rooty Vol 2 is coming soon with a deeper dive into profit & loss, your expenses & full business finances.

Want more support? In money and pricing 1-1 sessions with me we audit your current pricing & expenses & create a plan for your business that suits your expenditure & your business goals.

Get your numbers in order before tax time and make the transition a smooth one.

Drop Money or ROOTY in the comments & he will be with you in no time. Or get in touch for Full Audit 💋
You’ve heard me bang on about money & budgeting a lot & for good reason, it is an absolute must.

The more you know, the more you make. So why would going on mat leave be any different? Especially as a solo operator.

Here are my actions I suggest before you finish up:

✅ Clear all outstanding bills & business outgoings before you leave
✅ Go through all expenses & pause any subscriptions you are not using
✅ Do a stock take & order what you need for your return
✅ Get your reconciliation, expenses & receipts ready to send to your accountant before EOFY

Feeling organised before you leave will avoid so much stress further down the line. Because the more prepared you are before baby arrives
For most of us, our business is our baby & we wouldn’t trust just anyone to mind it.

You have nurtured these relationships, worked hard for every client and grown your business to where it is today. So when it comes to mat leave ( especially as a solo operator), it can feel really hard to let go of that control.

I have learnt that you also have to let go of timelines, & as there is no HR department, no handover meeting and no one to cover you when you leave, Mat leave as a freelancer is something you have to figure out entirely on your own.
These are the steps I am taking to make sure my clients are looked after while I am away, their hair journey continues seamlessly and they feel supported while I’m off the tools.

Because at the end of the day, these are not just clients. They are the heart of everything you have built.

Part 1 Clients

#freelancehairdresser
#maternityleave
That’s all 👠

#devilwearsprada2
Freelance and pregnant? This one’s for you.

It does mean getting across what’s available to you though because as a freelancer, you have to be your own HR department. Nobody’s going to hand you a maternity leave package.
So here’s what exists in Australia for self employment.

#freelancehairstylist
I can guarantee that every area of life has had a price increase recently, from the supermarket to health insurance, so why are we as an industry not growing with inflation?
Money can be a difficult conversation, especially when you are the founder or the face of your business. I get it, but this has to be said. We have to increase appropriately to make sure we stay afloat and of course grow.
Which I know our loyal clients understand and will continue to support.
Do you feel in financial control of your day to day?
Do you know what your revenue is?
Have you made a profit?
Do you understand what you need to be charging per service for your business?

Ready for Money Audit? That’s where I help you, we assess expenses and current service pricing to adjust appropriately for you and your business so that you can hit your business goals, and how to communicate with your clientele when these changes need to be made

Comment MONEY & I’ll DM you
anyone else’s hair shedding? 🫣
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In our sessions I meet you where you’re at.

Here’s what that looks like.
We all have different learning styles which means one-to-one mentoring can really nurture your specific business goals.

Think of my mentoring like a tailored meal plan created just for you. There are must-do tasks when you step into self-employment such as money, systems and business setup. But there’s also so much you may not even realise you need yet, and that’s where I come in.

Maybe you want to dive into finances, competitive pricing or budgeting.
Or it’s booking systems and mindset awareness. Whatever stage you’re at, I guide you through the practical and the personal without judgment.

Not quite sure if you’re ready?

Lock in a complimentary discovery chat to see.
I thought a reintroduction was in order

Im Carla a hair artist for over two decades now, I’ve been fortunate to work with incredible humans from London to Australia.

My secret sauce is transformative corrective colour work and truly understanding the person sitting in my chair, offering a full hair analysis paired with an honest consultation!

Today, I work for myself as a solo artist in an intimate space where every appointment is one on one, tailored and intentional for my clients.

But just like life, things need to grow and change. And as any true entrepreneur knows, one niche is never enough. Being surrounded by freelancers and entrepreneurs, I kept hearing the same doubts on repeat, doubts that couldn’t be unheard, Won’t I be lonely? Not sure how to start? Will I lose touch with education? How do I even charge properly?

I recognised those questions because I had asked them once too. And I knew I could help. Now, I proudly guide freelancers through any stage of their journey, helping them step out of doubt, into clarity, and into community.

So yes, I will remain behind the chair creating beautiful colour & covering those pesky greys for my clients. But I am equally proud to stand beside other freelancers, showing them that they don’t have to do this alone. Because the future of our industry is stronger when we grow together. 💋

Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist's engagement

Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.2%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 83 followers. Comments stay close to likes on Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist's posts, at 120 likes and 21 comments on average, about 5.7 likes per comment.

Engagement rate

1.2%

Avg likes
120
Avg comments
21
Interactions : followers
1 : 83

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Who is Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist?

Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist (@thecarlarinaldi) is an Entrepreneur creator on Instagram, also filed under SaaS/B2B. Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist uses an Instagram professional account. The Instagram bio for Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist runs to 15 words across 3 lines.

How many followers does Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist have?

Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist has 11,309 followers on Instagram (11.3K). Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist follows 1,843 accounts, so the audience is roughly 6.1 times the size of the list followed. 111 published posts give Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist a moderate archive on Instagram.

What is Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist's engagement rate?

Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.2%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 83 followers. Comments stay close to likes on Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist's posts, at 120 likes and 21 comments on average, about 5.7 likes per comment.

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Flinque files Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist under Entrepreneur, with SaaS/B2B as a secondary category. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist, 6 are carousels and 4 are videos. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist repeatedly use the words business, money, need, because and sure. Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist's captions carry hashtags such as #freelancehairdresser, #maternityleave and #devilwearsprada2. Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist writes those captions mainly in English. Carla | Freelance Mentor + Hair Artist keeps 1 story highlight, which open with a free Flinque account.

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