Today we’d like to introduce you to Shauna Henderson
Shauna, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Royal Hair Extensions started after I bought some horrible hair that didn’t last a month and costed me an unseeingly amount. I spoke to my husband and expressed how I wished that I could provide people with affordable extensions but still a great quality. But it was a thought that passed but it continued to bother me that companies where getting over on people who wanted the looks of celebrities but really couldn’t afford it. But the thought passed as fast as I paid for some more hair to make it to my appointment on time. But when on vacation I meet my former collage who stated that this was a realistic thought if I was serious. All I can remember thinking that night was that it had to be a sign because here was a stranger telling me my vision was possible if I wanted it.
I started off with like $4,000 worth of hair and I had my stylist at the time Tanae @hairaffair selling my bundles with her services. Did that for like 18 months or so from 2015 until maybe the spring of 2017. Than I mismanaged my money badly helping others and legal issues I was dealing with. So I handle that but then was struggling with not knowing if I should continue my business. Until fall of 2017 after finally saving up $8,000 & having a real moment with myself like ain’t nobody going to give you or yours nothing but you. Especially after going through that tough season with just my seeds. I got the models together(family & friends), a makeup artist, my hairstyles @OhDarla & a photographer & I did a photo shoot for visuals and to put on the website I had been working on the entire time I was dealing with my legal issues. I decided that I was going to do it the right way. No more half stepping. I designed labels, thank you cards, stock cards, & business card, some t-shirts and hats & launched my website & committed to do this the proper way. And it’s been up & down for a while. Especially when COVID-19 hit, it almost took me out for a minute due to the fact that my inventory & supplier is overseas. So I decided to add under the business umbrella salon suites. And have been focused on making the suites and revamping the hair line so it can be bigger & reach more people,
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It’s never been easy. I just had someone tell me that I should close my suites because I’m only making a small profit. And my response to that is that God didn’t give me this big dream for me not to work my ass off for it to become a reality. Right now it’s slow but I’ll get the funding, the audience, the customers & etc will come in time and will be overflowing soon. I know it!
Lack of support
Self doubt at times because of the negativity people say
No income
Starting with little to no inventory
No clients
Not being very sociable
No help
As you know, we’re big fans of Royal Hair Extensions Co / RHE Suites . For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Royal Hair Extensions Co is a luxury hairline where we provide only the top of the line authentic virgin hair. Probably have the best 613 hands down in the city.
RHE Suites are affordable salon suites for young entrepreneurs to get started in their field. We welcome everyone from Hairstylist to Aestheticians.
I’m most proud brand wise that I haven’t had to have any bundles or suites that’s are not affordable for everyone. And when I say affordable I have bundles starting at $85 & my suites aren’t $1,200 &up for the month.
Networking and finding a mentor can have such a positive impact on one’s life and career. Any advice?
Far as networking I like to attend events that can put we in the rooms of fellow liked minds or where my customers may be. As far as a mentor I recently joined a mentorship program but never had one so check back in with me to see how it goes. Praying great things come from it.
Pricing:
- Bundles starting at $85.00
- Salon suites starting at $400-$500 a month
Contact Info:
- Instagram: royalhairextensionsco
