Hi Akiya,
Regarding starting a "for real business" I always suggest The Women's Initiative organization. They are FABULOUS. They help you to flesh out and draft your business plan, teach you how to run and manage your business and at the end of t...
Hi Sheila,
Thank you for responding. I do know about the fight between the state board and hair braiders. As far as I know I can braid without a license however, if I do want a "salon/studio/workspace" I will need to acquire the cosmetology licen...
Hi Akiya!
You didn't mention whether or not you have a cosmetology license. It is required in the state of California to do hair. You must pass the state board exam. As regards hair braiding, there may be a loop-hole or two since this particular ...
Thank you Thank you Thank you for this group! I am natural (natural hair stylist) hair wearing non-vaccinating mom of a soon to be 2 years old girl. My brothers and I grew up not vaccinated and I want my children to be the same. She's not in dayca...
Hi, I am new to this website and group and I saw there was a section regarding starting a business. I am in Oakland, CA and I braiding hair (all natural hair styles really) from home. I do have a good amount of clientele so far and I would like to...
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You've done a wonderful job with your site, Akiya! The great comments about your business on Yelp are an invaluable plus as well. I often use Yelp to make selections on things. Much success to you!
I'm a step mom and a grad student. Grad school is hard but rewarding. My two little girls are step daughters to me so we are in the becoming familiar with each other phase.