BTC and #ONESHOT Hair Awards Founder Mary Rector | Photo Credit: Peter Wintersteller & Tony TrutyArtist—Mary Rector
By BTC Team·January 16, 2026
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There’s no better way to find success than to learn from the people who already have it. BTC’s founder and Creative Director, Mary Rector, didn’t follow a blueprint—she built one. For over 25 years, Mary has been inspiring the minds and hearts of hairdressers around the world. From taking major risks to standing firm in her values, Mary’s perspective on leadership is rooted in experience, not hype.
Here are seven lessons she’s shared with the BTC community—on resilience, culture, creativity and what it really takes to succeed.
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