My Story
DISCOVERING MY SKILLS
In 2008 I started a Business that I had no intention of starting.
I began Locking my own hair and started my little sisters Locks as well,
and maintaining my fathers from time to time.
I am beginning to notice that I have discovered a skill that I'm enjoying.
PUTTING MY SKILLS TO WORK
I just had a beautiful baby boy and was in need of money. I started advertising my new found skill on Facebook
for $35 to re-twist, then began doing hair on the side while also working a full-time job.
Once I was blessed with a client I posted a picture of my fist hairdo on Facebook and then hoped and prayed for another.
SKILLS FULL TIME
From there my hobby/side money turned into a little business. I decided to print out my own business cards and began to pass them out.
As more people started coming I raised the price to $40-$45. I was going to work less and less and was working from home more and more.
Working from home and my full time job and taking care of my son was getting tough. Eventually I was terminated from my job and that
was the best thing that ever happened to me because I would have never quit on my own.
DEVELOPING MY SKILLS
In 2009 I began doing hair out of my home full time. I learned to do different textures, styles, and being creative with my own ideas.
2010 a barber/host sent me a Facebook message asking me if I wanted to be in a hair show for their new shop that will be opening in there area.
I was excited!!!! The show was a success and the owner of the shop offered me a chair. I wasn't sure If I was ready for paying booth rent and
communicating with professional stylist's. Yes I was nervous but went for it.
SKILLED
in 2011 I am standing behind my chair, representing "Strictly Locz" in a real salon. I have upped my prices since I am now more experience but made sure
the prices were still reasonable and have also upgraded my business cards. I do my advertising on Facebook, Instagram, Craigslist, Twitter, Tagged and
I show up on Google. I was recently offered to place my advertisement on Groupon. Business is booming.