What ever happened to "guest experiences", customer service, and automatic shampoos with every service? US! That's what happened. With the social media boom, I think the ego began to take over passion and purpose. Or maybe a combination of all 3 with a lot more ego! Due to "follow/trend popularity", #hairstylists lost that personal touch. Choosing convenience, money and little to no effort service over quality, and "first impressions". Leaving a lot of us to forget why our cl
Honestly, I have no clue! I don’t have a method to my “madness”. All I know is some days I just want to quit but I don’t. Its like some sort of #superpower takes over me and I just do what I’m suppose to, what I’ve trained myself to do, and that‘s to keep going! I owe a lot to my support system. My parents, the fathers of my children, my clients and supporters. Without you guys, I’m not sure how I‘d get it done. The encouraging words and reminders of my hard work means so muc
Believe it or not, your nails tell a story about you. Rather good or bad, it’s a peep inside your life’s window! Nails are a reflection and expression of self. You can get a wiff of a persons character just by looking at the style/design of their nails. If her nail set is short or natural, she may be a bit reserved, or works a job this restricts longer nails. Shaped like a stiletto and long, she may be adventurous in life, likes attention, and spiced with rebellion. And depen
I couldn't think of a better title when it came to this particular blog. With all the madness going on in my life. I had no choice but to call it like it is... #BORDERLINE! I am so on the brink of something spectacular! I have to be. So much has taken place, my journey thus far could make the Lifetime movie network! Now mind you, I just moved back from Atlanta in June. Well May 29, 2018 to be exact. I remember because it was my daughter's 3rd birthday, and we celebrated at my
I owned a small #eyelash bar for 3 years and it’s nothing in comparison to opening a full service #salon in #Cincinnati. 1. Shit pops up that you didn’t expect. (Like plumbing issues and leaks.) 2. Contractors don’t respect my gangsta. (When I’m sweet and nice I get taken advantage of, so I have to be a bitch almost all the time.) 3. Being a “black” or of #African descent woman in #business, hardly anyone takes you serious. (As if white women can only build successful bus
And I’m here for it! Being that I’m a student of #astrology this new collection by #WetnWild couldn‘t have come at a better time! You have your highlighters, pressed powders and beautiful shimmering lippies. And how I stumbled upon this was almost divine. A client messaged me through my chat feature on my website inquiring about #makeup. She had a business lunch to attend and needed someone professional, affordable and can travel to her. After a few back & fourth messages, sh
So the universe worked in my favor and presented the opportunity for me to own my own salon! And I took it. When I decided to go to cosmetology school, I promised myself that I will see it all the way through. I wanted a career that involves creativity, imagination and more freedom to be a mom and do the things I love. Two years after graduating and obtaining my license, I am seeing my vision unfold. I am manifesting everything I wanted within this industry. Slowly, but su
Really? What part of you are you not being authentic with? I consider myself a pretty private person, however I don’t mind sharing my good, my bad and my struggles in between. While most only exhibit “#livingtheybestlives on social media, I prefer to #blog about every part of life. Even the not so attractive. Now who said we had to show late bill notices, divorces or notices to leave the premises? No one. But can we all agree that online profiles have become more and more hum
For the first Friday in August, I want to acknowledge those of us who are faithful #tgif celebrators! Friday is one of the most loved and sought after days. Why? Simple. Today is the day we leave work, turn the radio up to the max and plan to take on the night looking spiffy while getting buzzy! Responsibly of course. The point of the weekend is to spend time with family and friends, creating unforgettable memories, but let Friday be for you. Let loose and be free. You've wo
This post is in respect to all the artist around the globe who stay passionate, hungry and pour major creative energy into their talents. For me, pouring my all into my work is almost as natural as brushing my teeth in the morning. I do it by default. I do it with love & care. I do it because it’s my job as a licensed professional #cosmetologist. But so many people lack respect for the craft of coloring and the time, energy and resources that goes into one color service. Espe
The day I decided to move, the #universe made it possible. Literally putting together all the pieces for me and making a way for me & my children to get back home! Moving back to #Ohio was nowhere in my thoughts. I was happy at my salon home. We had just moved into a different apartment. My mom had 2 job interviews lined up. I mean, I felt like ok, we are headed in the right direction. My time thus far had been a bit of a struggle. So to have this new flush of greater energy,