Today we’d like to introduce you to Una Alexander.
Hi Una, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I started my brand U Alexander 7-8 years ago. I juggled to figure out my career path. One day I wanted to be a clothing boutique designer, that was a fail. So I went back to working a regular 9-5. Next was wanting to become a shoe designer/boutique owner…. Short lived but did pretty well for itself. After that I decided to work at Sephora as a cashier but somehow found interest in the make up world (I was always told my makeup looked amazing) I was quickly transitioned into working in makeup soon after, and it felt like I finally found my calling.
I soon started to accept clients outside of work, once my clientele started to increase I left Sephora and moved into my own salon suite. It was hard but overtime business became better and I was not entering into becoming a bridal makeup artist. I decided to go get my cosmetology license so that I can learn bridal hair, but somehow natural hair (silk press) overcame makeup and now I only provide hair services. So technically I’ve only been a hairstylist for 4 years.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m a hair salon owner that specializes in natural hair, hair extensions, color and cuts. I am mostly proud of being a woman of color that cares about the health of my clients hair no matter what.
Money will never cloud my expertise on what I think is best for my clients. Being consistent no matter what. And always caring about the quality behind my work not the quality. I’ve only been doing this for four years and be the grace of my God I’ve gotten this far.
Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
You can’t please everyone. Even though you give your 100% greatness to everyone… you can’t please everyone.
Having tough skin is important but also handling any situation that comes your way with grace at all times.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.ualexanderbeautybar.com
- Instagram: @Unaalexander_
Image Credits
@domnificent
