Karen Nyambura Kiragu ni self-taught freelance hair stylist na ana-run biz inaitwa Nairobi braider.
Is Being a Hairstylist a Good Biz?
Leo ana-share na community initial investment yah hii biz, challenges, profit na kwanini ana-encourage ma-youth ku-start hii biashara.
Meet Karen Nyambua Kiragu, a self-taught freelance hairstylist and the proprietor of Nairobi Braider. Her journey into this business was sparked by her own experience. Intrigued by a trendy hairstyle known as "Followed," Karen eagerly sought to replicate it. However, despite her efforts to convey her vision to her regular salonist, she found herself dissatisfied with the results. This disappointment fuelled her determination to acquire the necessary skills and expertise, leading her on a journey to master this craft.
What makes being a hairstylist so great?
The satisfaction look kutoka kwa her client ndio major reason Karen ubambika sana na her biz, to the extend, in her own words, yeye ku-thank God kwa kum-bless na hii talent.
What kind of skills are needed to be a hairstylist?
Karen anatuchanua kuwa the only skill needed kwa hii biz ni ku-make sure umeivana na ku-perfect art ya braiding, after all kwa hii biz, word of mouth/referral kutokana na kazi yako fiti, ndio ukuletea the next client.
How much capital is needed to venture into the hairstylist biz?
Capital yenye iko needed ku-start hii biz, as per Karen, ni kitu 7,000. Hii dough unatumia kununulia kit ya braiding.
How much money can you make from a hairstylist biz?
Amount ana-make per day ina depend na style client anataka. In most cases iki-range from 1,500 - 5,000. And out of this, 80% ukuwa profit. The rest ni ya kufanya return on investment ya ile time ametake ku-learn na ku-grow her skill kukuwa the best, since halipi rent ama electricity.
What are the challenges of running a hairstylist biz?
Ile significant challenges ana-face ni loss kutokana na clients kuhata appointment. Karen ana explain further kuwa some hairstyles ubidi ku-prepare before appointment taking a lot of her time na ku-readvertise ndio u-get another client mwenye anadai the same style inakuwa ngori.
Kwa aspiring Mesher wenye wana consider ku-venture kwa hairstyling biz, Karen’s story ina serve kama both inspiration na guidance. Ukiwa na determination, modest initial investment, pamoja na focus ya kuwa the best, success kwa hii industry ni attainable. Ku-watch the full interview click here.