Meet Damn Paris | Hairstylist Entrepreneur

We had the good fortune of connecting with Damn Paris and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Damn, how do you think about risk?
Taking a risk is how I started my career ! I was doing hair at my mom house downstairs . My ponytail work had improved so much I had clients everyday , at this time I was charging $50 ponytails with hair included so I figured it was time for my own salon space cause I didn’t wanna keep bringing clients into the house . I searched and I finally found a space the rent was 200 weekly !  So I had to think hard on this my what if came to my mind “ what if I don’t get any clients. I’m only a upcoming stylist so I went to talk to my mom and asked her opinion and she told me she don’t think I have enough clientele to pay $200 weekly. That made me cry all night cause I finally found something I loved and wanted to achieve greatness so that night I prayed and next morning , I woke up with a new mindset. Went and got my first suite !!! I knew I was taking a risk getting the suite but with god by my side I was going to be okay plus I always been a hustler as my uncle would say so my rent was going to be paid ! My first week moving in my suite I made rent in 2 days ! I feel like you have to take a risk if you’re passionate about doing something you LOVE don’t let anyone stop you ! I know when I take risk the outcome can go big or it can fail , but I been here before patience is key & it’s only going to get better !

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
As a little girl I always stayed in the mirror playing in my hair. I use to watch my Aunt Gwen do my hair in many different styles, but my favorite style was when my mom who didn’t do my hair often would put my hair in 2 ponytails she made sure my hair was always done. That’s when I started practicing braiding my dolls hair at a young age, and that’s when I realize I loved getting my hair done. But if it wasn’t right or tight I would cry and mess up my hair 😂 yes I became a DRAMA QUEEN. When I began middle school I started doing my own hair. I began experimenting using box hair dye to braids. I fell in love with doing my own hair but I never took hair serious until 2019. Looking back I know that was the best decision that I ever made for myself. It was very challenging at first just learning how to work with different hair types, textures and deciding what products to use. Since everybody’s hair texture is different and deciding what to used on one client can make the next client hair wavy and curly. So when I begin styling my clients’ hair that’s when I am able to tell what products would work best on that client. I love doing hair so much that I decided why not get paid doing what I love. So I started off charging $50 for ponytails with the hair included. I used 30 inch hair, and all my clients loved it. Starting low is always the best way to start building your clientele. Then I added a strip lash deal just to keep the girls booking with me. I was on a roll but it was never easy so why stop now. That’s why I never gave up so I began working harder at building my dream. Today in 2022, I am a hairstylist and an Entrepreneur. I have over 100 clients, and counting that still book with me. My latest new found love is PARISOŃ which is my clothing line, and doing popups around Atlanta with entrepreneurs like myself. I’ve been showcased on two billboards and had the pleasure of being selected to participate in a radio interview. Yes I’m so thankful and blessed to be where I am in my life today, but I’m more excited to see what’s in store for me. If it has not been for God I would not be where I am today. So I know that God is guiding my footsteps through this journey and that’s why I know that I am blessed and highly favored.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My family & loved ones they pushed me and keep me motivated on my worst days! Anything I do they’re behind me every step of the way guiding me through making sure I’m focused! I have the best support team ever 

Website: https://parison.bigcartel.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damnparis/?hl=en

Youtube: https://youtu.be/ykZ7dszZiJg

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