This lady right here is a mastermind of the natural hair care world. When I first
came to her in August 2016, my hair was a HOT MESS !!! But with the proper treatment, care, and more importantly patience, my hair just flourished and is still blossoming. Please check her at Real Natural Salon or see her personally at 12111 W Markham St #420, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501)353-2911
Alisha Davis - It started about eight years ago. A hairdresser friend of mine was coming out with a product called Hair Thermalizer. This product was a hydration treatment that helps you transition without breakage or having to do a Big Chop. The natural hair trend was just now hitting Arkansas. So I transitioned my whole relaxer clientele to natural by using this product. So I came up with Real Natural Solutions Salon, which I shorten it to Real Natural Salon, and my hair care line is called Real Natural Solutions. Once I did my studying and practicing and perfecting my skill in the natural hair industry, I found out that women really need advice on what to do with their hair.
AD - I’m motivated by successful entrepreneurs like ARISQUIRES.com, Kevin Harrington, Dale Carnegie that have created ideas, businesses and products that are profitable and life changing.
AD - My grandmother, who is ninety years old, was a hairdresser her entire life and she was a widow who raised four kids while being a hairdresser. She learned how to do hair on the deceased because my grandfather was a mortician. My grandfather passed when my father was a baby so I never had a relationship with him.
SBM: What was the biggest struggle with developing your brand? What was the best part?
The best part is being an entrepreneur and changing
people’s lives with my natural hair advice and services.
AD - God is the number one reason I am in the
location I’m in right now. I was looking at another location and the commercial
agent just simply asked me what I was trying to do. I stated I am opening a
hair salon and then he said, “I have the perfect place. It used to be a salon
and plumbing is already done. It just needs some love and a few renovations.”
The first six months, I had more walk-ins than I ever had in my entire career.
AD - My best advertisement is word of mouth. I currently
use Facebook and other social media for digital advertisements.
SBM: To what do you attribute your success?
AD - My success is driven by faith and my power
within. I am a risk taker and an opportunist, meaning that I will try something
if my intuition tells me it’s safe and a good idea. I believe that nothing
happens by mistake. Things happen for a reason. Sometimes we miss opportunities
trying to figure out why or what for. I keep an open mind and I try to be a
good listener and nonjudgmental.
SBM: What do you look for in an employee?
AD - The first thing I look for is the
personality and how well they receive corrective criticism. Then, I look for
communication skill set. How fast do you learn and how well are your customer
service skills.
SBM: If you had any advice for someone starting their own business, what would it be?
SBM: If you had any advice for someone starting their own business, what would it be?
AD - My advice would be to invest in yourself.
Seek help from others who have been where you are trying to go. Keep an open
mind and write down your goals and desires.
Prepare, Proclaim and Prosper!!!!
SBM: Describe your brand in THREE words:
Prepare, Proclaim and Prosper!!!!
SBM: Describe your brand in THREE words:
AD - Real Natural Solutions = Love, Love, Love ♥
