Today we’d like to introduce you to Lashante Days.
Lashante, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
As a child, I would always want my hair done but my mom couldn’t afford to get it done so this inspired me to start doing my own hair. As I got older I got my first job working as a shampoo assistant with Tammy Stone at Escape Beauty Salon. She showed me the proper way to prepare clientele for service, from Shampooing hair to deep conditioning hair. I learned all the Foundational hair care practices from Ms. Tammy.
It was during this phase in life that my mom then ignited my drive to be a trailblazer in this field when she told me that, “my gift was in my hands.” In fact, my mom was the first person to see my gift, so much so, that she put together a booklet detailing the vision for my future Hair Salon.
My mother also noticed my talent for drawing and decorating. I have always liked to make things look beautiful so creativity has always been in my hands. So in high school, I started to do the hair of different people that were close to me- from my grandma to cousins and people at my school.
After high school, I didn’t have a high school Diploma or a G.E.D and I really didn’t have the money to go to Hair School. Somehow God worked it out that I made it into Savannah School of Cosmetology and through the Process of staying focused and persistent, I graduated in 2008!
I had the opportunity of my first booth rental at Red Robin Salon, were the owner Robin Shepherd allowed me to have my own station in her salon. This Opportunity was Exciting for me at the time, but I was still determined and always striving to open my own Hair Salon Business. The struggle came full force when I took the Cosmetology Exam three times before Finally Passing it. My husband (Frank Days) encouraged me the more and through the teachings of Apostle Law (The Embassy Church) I became and Entrepreneur and opened my own Hair Salon.
So on January 1st, 2016 my Dream came true and I had the Grand Opening of my very First salon (Salon Elite).
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I would advise anybody that the road to success and purpose is never easy. I ran into many different complications from my own negative thoughts, sewage fees, plumbing fees, ventilation requirements and inspections of the place and this weight was almost unbearable! I could of given up at any moment but I kept going because I knew God wanted me to do this – I was too close to stop. Believed in the vision for my life, everything came together for me to keep going.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Salon Elite – what should we know?
Salon Elite LLC was a God-given vision which was built around the perspective of Royalty! The definition of “Elite”- a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society! Salon Elite creates the environment for woman of all cultural backgrounds to embrace there very unique authenticity! We encourage all women to be expressive of there beauty and walk in there superiority in the world!
I am the proud owner of Salon Elite, which is a Professional Hair Salon in Savannah, GA that is set apart as a Premier Salon because I offer every client customized service to meet their hare care needs on all levels. Its more important than just doing hair- its Ministry to support the community in believing they can do anything they set their minds to do. I pride myself on creating an Atmosphere of Order, Respect, and Quality service.
I love that my salon is my family. I think of my salon a community center that I am helping to create day to day. for instance, my salon has people that there to relax and talk about their day my client comes to Salon Elite to get encouraged! I even pick up my older clients and drop them off -this a form of me helping the greater community.
God has given me my salon as a platform to encouraged people and sometimes get encouraged myself right when I need it. At Salon Elite, we share what’s going on in our lives and find encouragement to go on.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
Frank Days – my amazing husband, my family, and my Church Community (The Embassy Church)! The Embassy (Apostle Kenneth Law and Lawanda Law) has been my inspiration to believe in myself and my dream to open Salon Elite and Beyond. In fact, my biggest cheerleader is my Husband, Frank Days. He has the gift of being able to see me being able to accomplish something when I don’t believe I can.
The memory of my grandfather, Natheniel C. Glover, keeps me inspired to inspire others daily. My grandfather was an entrepreneur. I saw the impact of his life and how he used his gifts to make life better for his family. He built an inheritance with his life. He owned a moving company, a night club, a grocery store and purchased three homes. I was inspired by him growing up. So much so that I am now building a legacy with my husband-like my grandfather did with his wife Izetta Glover (grandmother).
Pricing:
- Sewin installment (closure) $180
- Relaxer $75 and up
- Color Highlight $75 and up
- Weave Bob (glue) $75
- Short Cute weave ( $85)
- Shampoo/style $50
Contact Info:
- Address: Salon Elite located 110 East 40th Street Savannah, GA 31401
- Website: https://salon-elite-llc.yolasite.com/
- Phone: 912-507-7448
- Email: Lashante316@gmail.com
- Instagram: @LashanteDays
- Facebook: Lashante Days
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