THE MONTH OF AQUARIUS

Quote:

“Some people go to priests; others to poetry; I to my friends.” - Virginia Woolf

Characteristics:

Personal Creed of “I know”

Masculine Sign

Air Element

Fixed Energy

Thinking Psych Type

Positive Traits:

Friendly Spontaneous

Benevolent

Tolerant

Understanding

Negative Traits:

Cold

Fickle

Contrary

Unpredictable

Intractable

Overview:

Those who hold the sign of Aquarius are known for being social birds. They love to be around others and talk about what’s happening in life. They also love to debate. They have an open mind to certain topics and can agree to disagree. They live a carefree life and are not fans of following the crowd

Personal Love:

The need for a like-minded person will be what the other person will need to have a relationship with an Aquarius That or be someone who doesn’t pass judgment and criticize all day They are open to dating all different types of people, regardless of race and background, as long as they are good to them.

Personal Money:

“I got it, and I’m going to spend it” is the mindset. And also, no, don’t ask for any. You can enjoy life with an Aquarius, but they will not support and pay for everything. They are likely to be business owners because of their creativity. Earning money on their own is how they prefer to live.

Antuonette Patterson

P R E T T Y W O M E N H U S T L E C O V E R S T O R Y

Blessed Hands for Beauty

1 Outside of Entrepreneurship, who is Antuonette Patterson in five words?

A: Honestly, I’m still figuring it out So much of my life has been serving others, whether it be a job, or the typical roles in my life of wife, mother, sister, friend, daughter, etc , that I will be intentional about truly finding myself in the next few years

2 When did you realize you had a passion for hair? How did your incredible gift for wig-making come about?

A: I’ve had a passion for hair since I was a little girl, starting with dolls and experimenting with my and my sister’s hair. There are so many women in my family; it was always easy to find a test subject

3. At this point in your career, you have designed and executed thousands of wigs What goes into a look from start to finish?

A: I love to start by visualizing the finished look. I hand sew the lace down on the cap according to the end result, whether in the middle for a middle part or to the side. Then I create my guidelines and finish the stitching on my Singer sewing machine Once I’ve finished sewing, I start customizing, cleansing, and molding the wig to set the direction of the hair for air drying Once the wig is completely dry, I can style and stage for photos/videos The mannequin heads I have just bring the entire look to life.

4 What inspired the name “Blessed Hands for Beauty”?

A: growing up, when I would do different braid styles and switch up my hair, do my own lashes, and play in makeup so frequently, people would always tell me I had “blessed hands,” so when I decided to pursue my passion as a business I realized it wasn’t just hair that I was good at It was also the concept of making things more beautiful. That’s when I said it out loud to my husband, who confirmed that I had “blessed hands for many things beauty,” so I shortened it and came up with “Blessed Hands for Beauty.”

5 You have over a decade under your belt in the cosmetology industry. Can women still book you for hair services outside of wig creation?

A: So much has changed in this industry I’m not currently offering those services, but who knows what the future holds

6 What can women expect when sitting in Antuonette’s chair?

A: My goal has always been to make women feel more beautiful, so they can expect that I will turn that chair around and show them a new side of themselves they may not have noticed before

7. When you reflect on your years in the industry, who or what would you tribute your success to?

A: I would attribute my success to my amazing husband. He works so hard to provide the space for me to operate in my passion, and I’m grateful for it

8. How do you balance being a wife, mother, and entrepreneur? What does a day in your life look like?

A: There is no balance Being a solo entrepreneur takes so much time away from family. I missed many moments as a wife and a mother while nurturing and scaling my business

9 What is next for Blessed Hands for Beauty? Where do you see your company in the next 3-5 years?

A: In the next 3-5 years, I’d love to work on a tv or movie set styling and applying glueless wigs It would be an amazing experience to step out of my comfort zone and travel, making more women feel beautiful in person through glueless wigs

10. What advice do you have for upcoming entrepreneurs, specifically in the hair industry?

A: My advice to upcoming entrepreneurs in this industry would be to get a business bank account. Start tracking your income and expenses so that you ’ re aware of what’s coming in and going out Dedicate at least 1-2 hours daily to care for YOU! Being a true business owner will take a lot from you, so you HAVE to MAKE the time to pour into yourself so you aren’t running on fumes all the time. Everything is content, so record yourself and take pictures of your process There’s nothing like flipping through your photos and videos and realizing you have documented the steps of your process for future courses or just to review when you get stuck in a stage Lastly, encourage yourself Even when there are days with no sales, always remember your “WHY” because it’ll get you through the good days AND the not-so-good days

11 What words of encouragement do you take with you daily as you strive for more success in your company?

A: A new phrase I came across said, “ success is obedience ” All the money, material things, or praise from others won’t sustain you or your spirit. Obedience in fulfilling your purpose will bring you all the joy you desire I vow to always remind myself of this because I will find the peace to persevere in my obedience, and there’s nothing like success with peace!

12. What is your definition of a Pretty Woman Who Hustles?

A: A pretty woman that hustles, in my opinion, can be a hard-working, focused, and determined woman who spreads positive energy to those she encounters, which awakens the beauty in them and causes them to spread that same beautiful positive energy to another person It’s important to have integrity and a good work ethic, but there’s just something so magical about a woman who can work just as hard spreading love and positivity as they do to bring success in their businesses

Bonus Questions:

- Lace Wigs or Frontals?

* Lace closures are my jam! Frontals can give more versatility, but a closure just makes life a bit easier

- Long Hair or Bob Style?

* I’m a bob girl! Layers, especially, are my absolute favorite! It’s something about volume curls and an angled cut that just brings out the diva in me!

- Color or Natural Black?

* I love to play around with colors I call them my “beautiful mistakes ” It takes the pressure off perfection and opens the creative doors for wonder and magic to shine bright!

The top 6 songs (on repeat) that get me going on a busy day are:

1 Lucky Daye “Over”

2. Libianca “People”

3 Billie Eilish “Happier Than ever ”

4 Olivia Rodrigo “Favorite Crime”

5. Anne Marie “2002”

6 Joji/Benee “Afterthought”

What is your definition of a Pretty Woman Who Hustles?

A pretty woman who hustles is a woman who gets it out of the mud! A queen that knows her worth and adds tax to it unapologetically