What do you specialize in, what are you most known for? I specialize in all hair textures of barbering, I have almost 20 yrs of experience in hair cutting. I have experience with using clippers, shears and razor. I have the ability to cut men, women and children. I’m also known for beard Maintenence and my special all natural beard butter and oil that I make and sell inside my shop. I offer manicures, pedicures, and facials for men. Everyone has a story about why they started, what’s your’s? It all start from me taking the cosmetology program in high school. When I graduated from high school I graduated with a cosmetology license. I worked as stylist for many years while mostly cutting men and women. I soon realized that I didn’t care too much for the women styling part of the profession but I loved only cutting especially men. Through the years I focused on mainly expanding my hair cutting techniques. And then eventually decided to obtain my barbers license so I could be able to use a straight razor in my services. I started barber school in 2013. One of my clients would always tell me how good I would do as a barber and what good gift I had. He saw something special in me as a barber and blessed me by sponsoring me and paying my tuition for Barber school at Acres Home barber College. Since I already had a cosmetology license I had to complete 300 extra hours required by the state of Texas for barber school. I completed my hours and took the state test. I past with flying colors on December 14, 2015. This was one of the greatest accomplishments that I am most proud of. Being in business can be hard and difficult sometimes, what keeps you motivated? What keeps me motivated are my friends and family that believe in my craft. I love what I do but sometimes it can get hard. When I want to give up I always have them there to motivate and push me, telling me to keep going. My family and friends believe in me so much. When I say friends I am speaking of my clients as well, because I develop a relationship with all my clients. They push me push to keep going. What has been the hardest thing about being in business? Trying not to get too comfortable. Staying consistent with promoting my brand. What are the failures that you most cherish? The failures that I
cherish are when business is slow and the advertising isn’t doing what you want, but then right when you’re about to give up God sends a rush of business What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a teacher because I though they made a lot of money. But I found out that wasn’t necessarily true! What do you do in your free time? In my free time I’m aspiring natural hair/ curvy model. I participate in fashion shows, photoshoots, and videos. I love doing this as well. How would you describe yourself in one word? I describe myself as PASSIONATE! I absolutely love what I do! Even though I make money doing this job, I don’t look at it as a job. What sets you apart from others who are doing the same thing? What sets me apart from most barbers is that I’m a female barber. I hear people say,“you don’t see a lot of women barbers that do what you’re doing and that are good at it.” When my clients come inside my shop, I want them to have an EXPERIENCE! My goal is to make them feel comfortable so they can have a nice satisfying experience. What is a philosophy or quote that you live by? I actually have two that I live by. “ If you can’t find peace with in yourself then you will never be able to find it anywhere else.” -Marvin Gaye “ Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” -unknown If you could offer one piece of advice to someone wanting to follow your path, what would it be? Never give up! It will be hard sometimes but the struggle will be well worth it! What can we look forward to from you in the upcoming year? What you’ll have to look forward to is the beginning stages of the process of expanding my business. My vision is to have a major male spa. I’m looking to expand with in next year and will be lining everything up to develop the biggest men salon/spa in Houston. Groomed Men’s Salon is located at: 523 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Houston, Tx 77060 For more information please visit www.groomedmensalon.com or call (346) 831-2737 Make sure you follow Groomed Mem’s Salon on Social Media FB: Groomed Men’s Salon IG: groomed_men_salon W W W. T H E A V I D M A G A Z I N E . C O M
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