Meet Magan Blasig

Tell us about yourself! Where do you live, who are your people, and what was a career you had before House of Colour?

Hi, I’m Magan and I live in Pflugerville, TX, just north of Austin. I’m a mom to two young girls, ages 10 and 12. We love exploring Austin’s art, comedy, and BOOK scene. You can frequently catch me at a local bookstore; reading is just as much a hobby for me as collecting them. 

Prior to House of Colour, I was an Interior Designer at Gensler, a world-renowned architecture firm, in their San Diego office. After that was my first foray into small business ownership; I was a professional photographer specializing in wedding and family photography for over a decade. (Oh, how I wish I’d known about color analysis and color theory all those years I sat in front of a computer screen editing and color correcting photos!) 

How did you first hear about House of Colour?

One of my best friends introduced me to House of Colour at the end of 2020; things felt very bleak at the time, and she suggested this as a fun activity we could do together. I don’t know if she realized the impact that appointment would have on my life: I spray tanned all the time, dyed my hair red, and had a shopping addiction I was deeply ashamed of. 

I remember crying after my appointment, not because I was unhappy with the results, but rather, it was the beginning of me realizing how much I was trying to externally mold myself into something I was not. I began to think deeply about the impact this would have on my daughters as an example to them, they were 4 and 6 at the time, and it really hit me that I wanted them to see how incredibly beautiful they were, and I didn’t want them to feel like they were chasing something else as I had been.

When did you know you wanted to purchase the franchise?

I first started thinking about opening a franchise here about 5 months after my initial color analysis appointment. The initial cost terrified me, and I backed off from the idea for a while, but it always sat in the back of my mind. 

I thought about things like, “If that became my job …I ’d want people to know…” or “I’d love to make people feel…” About a year and a half went by, and I realized that the reward would be worth the risk; even if the initial investment scared me a little, it just meant I’d work even harder to recoup it and make it fruitful. 

What has surprised you about franchise ownership at House of Colour?

I’m a person who loves stories; I cannot devour enough of them. Every single person who walks into my studio has a story to tell; some reason they’re hoping for a little bit of sunshine that day. For some people, it’s because they saw color analysis on TikTok and found it fun, but for others, it’s much deeper. 

I’m always humbled by the trust my clients place in me to meet them where they are and by the vulnerability they share in my studio. While every client is different in terms of season and clothing personality, so are the reasons they decide to embark on a style journey. 

It makes every day feel special and different, and I’ve always felt like I wasn’t making a lot of impact, making other people’s lives better … but now, I get to walk alongside so many people who are simultaneously changing me for the better, too.

Name one thing you did that contributed to your success when you first launched your House of Colour business?

I have very much thought about my clients being a community, and I’ve always tried to find ways to be valuable and helpful, a resource. When my business was very new, and my schedule was less booked, I would go into stores to look for colors, scope out styles and details, share them online, and try to educate myself on each store's offerings. 

Clients always ask where colors can be found, and I wanted to give them concrete ideas I’d seen; ultimately, these trips to stores led me to make great business connections and to meet my future associate, Dutch DeGay, at a store where he was working as a personal stylist. 

How has working with clients been meaningful to you?

A client I will never forget looked at me before we began her color analysis, and she said, “Life has been very grey and cloudy lately. I need a little color right now.” She teared up, shared something she was personally working through, and we cried together. I had known her for all of ten minutes. 

This work, finding people’s best colors or helping people feel more confident in their clothing, can seem a little superficial or shallow, but it’s about so much more than that. Being able to hold space for clients and give them that little spark of joy or pep in their step, there truly is nothing like it. 

What are your future goals with House of Colour?

I want to build my dream studio and grow my team. I hope House of Colour Pflugerville grows its impact and spreads more joy. I also want to share more about the work Dutch and I do with style and help our work continue to diversify. 

Anything else you want to add?

There is so much I have to be grateful for when it comes to House of Colour. I truly love this job and am so excited for the future of our company. It amazes me how we’ve grown over the 4+ years I’ve been a stylist, and I can’t wait to see the positive changes continue.