Today we’d like to introduce you to Ashley Ma’Ree.
Hi Ashley, we’re so excited to have you on the platform. Before we ask about your work life, you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
Yes of course, so during the season of COVID-19, I moved back to Kansas City. At that point due to the circumstances i become an entrepreneur. I started my journey in this field first with becoming a certified lash tech as that progressed I decided I would get back into hair/locs for extra money. Then hair quickly become my passion, As I started to gain more clientele & perfect my craft, I learned more about locs & dropped my services to only locs. As business picked up I made my own salon & transferred my grandmother basement into a salon. As I continued to grow my name, my brand & my clients, I knew to get more exposure I needed to branch out & work in a salon with other stylist. So When I found a perfect salon, I made that leap; it was everything I needed and wanted. I grew so much,But nothing lasts forever & when God tells you it’s time to move, you have to obey. So after the salon, I found my very own first suite & I moved into it, turning my business into a brand. With this move I have gained many clients, & now I am a full-time entrepreneur. I have CHEIFS players as clients & I was a semi-finalist for best loctician in the Kansas City People Choice awards. I accomplished so many things in such a short time while being a single mother that sometimes I can’t believe myself. People often ask how I do it. There is always one simple answer: God, I promise I’m not me without him, and nothing moves without God!
Please talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned. Looking back, has it been easy or smooth in retrospect?
For the most part, the road has been ok. It could be smoother, but not all rocky. God aligns things at the perfect time. Yes, entrepreneurship can have ups & downs, struggles, & hardships, but it’s all about how you look at them. I keep a positive mindset with any struggle or challenge thrown my way, & instead of letting it get to me, I remind myself that it’s ok & I can do it. But struggles, yes. The hardest may be staying encouraged, & not getting caught up in social media. But to run your own race, staying true to you and your style and knowing you are doing just fine. Self-seek can be challenging, but I always remember it’s me against me, no one else, and with God, we got this!
As you know, we’re big fans of Loc Studio. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Here at Loc Studio, we are not just a business but a brand. We specialize in loc health to help promote a healthy hair loc environment. Through ongoing education, we pride ourselves on staying current on the latest loc styles, techniques & new ways to provide healthy love & shine to everyone’s crown. What sets us apart is our customer service. We strive to treat all of our customers with respect & understanding. We strive to provide a relaxing environment with a luxurious feel, somewhere they can come and feel comfortable, get a good laugh if needed, or find a safe place to vent. We want our customers to trust us & to walk out feeling good. I’m most proud of the growth of my brand in so little time, and we are still getting started. I want the readers to know about my business and that we are a brand that will care for you as best we can. We truly appreciate and cherish each one of our clients. I’m thankful for them and that they trust me with their hair, are understanding, and continue to rock with us, refer new clients to us, and speak highly of us. I truly love what I do; they make my day every time, so thank you.
We’d love to hear about your fond memories from growing up.
My favorite childhood memories are simply being able to be outside playing around up on from sun up until the street lights came on, just playing and being a kid without a care in the world—just being free to be me.
Contact Info:
- Website: Locstudio.square.site
- Instagram: Loc.studio
- Facebook: Loc studio
Image Credits
Ashley Maree, Rashee Rice, Nova Sammy, Brynn & Veronica
