Today we’d like to introduce you to Deidra Monet.
Deidra, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
My passion for hair started over 20 years ago at the ripe old age of 14… my mother decided to take a product that a lot of us are personally familiar with, the unforgiving “Relaxer,” and applied it to my then 8-year-old sister’s beautiful waist length hair… needless to say, my mother was not a professional and baby sister’s hair suffered a major fall out. I had to write my mother’s mishap, that’s when I discovered hair braiding; the art of taking synthetic braiding, hair extensions, and weaving it into my sister’s natural hair. Satisfied with what I created, as well as my sister’s confirmation of elation, enabling her the courage to look in the mirror again, without crying… all was right in the world, and I discovered a hidden talent and desire.
In later years, I would decide to take hair more seriously as a professional hair stylist in the great City and State of Houston Texas; I started my education with “Houston Training Schools.” In later years, after being a full-time parent, I would decide to refresh my skills at a second cosmetology school, where I became even more diverse and as well as refreshed in my skills, I was taught by Houston’s finest educators national and international. The institution also located in the great City and State of Houston Texas, “Regency Beauty Institute.”
I would gain more knowledge throughout the years and become proficient, skilled, in the art of hair cutting, as well as the art of hair coloring, like a mad scientist formulating colors. My passion for transforming one’s image has always been a personal quest for my self, as well as my guest, being knowledgeable in most hair extensions has given me the opportunity to accommodate everyone.
I’ve been blessed to work with some of the worlds well-known celebrities, public servants, everyday superheroes and more. In the course of my career, I continue to stay present with the modern hair trends, staying current on what’s trending in the hair and beauty world, with continued education as well as hair events, travel, and social media.
Although this ride has not always been smooth, it has been well worth the journey, my education, and skills have allowed me to take my career to unimaginable places… the beauty industry has given me opportunities that once were a dream. As the journey continues, as I reach new heights, set more goals, I’m still in this race to win, with future success, the journey continues! Bon Voyage!
Great, 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?
Some of the struggles I’ve faced through my journey as a professional hair stylist has been anything from, having to make corrections on color work, which taught me and built me to have a great passion and respect for those who came before me.
I’ve struggled early in my career with not being able to always hit a home run, where my client may not have been as enthusiastic about the service, I would take work home, allow it to eat away at me until I was able to invite the less than enthusiastic client back, with a certain gift of wooing them, and hitting that home run!
One major struggle was putting a high price on my work. I would undervalue my work and shortchange myself, when the work I did took time, artistic ability and honestly, was worth the price and more.
Please tell us about Cheveux Riches.
I’d like to say as a wig designer I specialize in everything hair. To me, if you are able to build a wig from raw material, virgin unprocessed hair extensions, as well as other materials to construct a wig, reproducing a client’s desired look that they may have found in, their favorite fashion magazine or search site (Pinterest), to be able to duplicate the cut, color, style, then you would need to be proficient in every area of hair.
My brand is “Cheveux Riches,” we are a hair extension company that sells all hair extensions, wigs, full wigs, partial wigs, laced wigs, bundled hair, full frontal lace, lace closures, tape extensions, infused hair.
We offer options for customized wigs, such as hair combs, built in hooks for sizing, allowing a more secured fit. Also, servicing those with chronic hair loss, where the units are customized with special slip-proof materials allowing a sure, secured fit.
I am a proud member of the “City Wide Beauticians and Barbers association” of Houston, Texas. I also participate in teaching educational classes for those who are looking to further they’re, grow their profits as a wig designer, making a financial impact in a positive way.
I take great pride in being able to share my knowledge, my passion, my love for the art of hair design, with others who share the same passion and desires or who aren’t quite sure but are later convinced by one of my classes.
Are there any apps, books, podcasts or other resources that you’ve benefited from using?
I value social media, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest. However, my secret guilty pleasure, where I stay up on current trends, are celebrity reality shows.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.cheveuxriches.com
- Phone: 713-239-4622
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_focus_on_her/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cheveux-Riches-Hair-Extensions-and-wigs-189132588287066/
Image Credit:
Earker Coleman
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