 Stacey also joined her first band during this time, recording several cover songs, and began performing at local nightclubs the following year.After her graduation, Stacey became a hairdresser at "Ali Barbers" and eventually started her own salon, "Absolutely Fabulous Hair Design", in 1997.That same year, she joined Hagley Theatre Company where she remained a regular cast member for over two years and acted in various stage productions including "Charlotte's Web", "Animal Farm" and "The Cherry Orchard".