“WE ARE HAIR AFFAIR” INTERVIEW: STUDIO DU MONDE
I must say of my recent telephone interview with the owner of Studio du Monde, Tisa Marie, that I was pleasantly surprised to find on the other end, a woman very clear about who she is and where she’s going. I enjoyed every minute of our interview and am very pleased to present a woman, who is fairly new to the Charlotte area but one who will most definitely make her mark here.
TKHC: Tell me a little bit about yourself.
Tisa Marie: I’m from Cincinnati, OH. I’ve been doing hair since 2000, however, I not only style hair but I do facials, waxing, eyebrows, nails and skincare. I do everything. I’m a married, mother of 5, and I’ve been here in Charlotte for a year and a half.
TKHC: How did you get into the hairstyling business?
Tisa Marie: I was shop baby. I had uncles and aunts that did hair. My aunt actually owned a shop. Then I started doing hair for friends, family, and people from the neighborhood and it blossomed from there.
TKHC: What made you want to be a shop owner vs. just being a stylist?
Tisa Marie: I’ve always been an entrepreneur. I also liked doing what I want do versus doing what someone is telling me to do.
TKHC: How would you describe your style?
Tisa Marie: I lean more to the artistic side of the business. I’m not conservative and many people say that they can tell that I’m not from around here because of that.
TKHC: What are your biggest challenges in this Industry?
Tisa Marie: The biggest challenge I would say is getting my name out there, because I’m not from here and I’m trying to bring new styles to the table.
TKHC: What are your goals for 2014 and beyond in the Beauty Industry?
Tisa Marie: My goal is to own more than 1 location. Also, toown a big building that would allow for my husband to have his studio, another shop for me, and a Cosmetology school all at the same location. I also want to give back more, because my mom is a breast cancer survivor. I want to work more with Payton’s Place, which is a place for little girls who have been bullied to build self-esteem. I would love to pamper them and make them feel special by doing their hair and nails.
TKHC: What will this hair show do for your brand?
Tisa Marie: This show will get my name out there more. More people will get a chance to see my skills. To also show that hair, makeup, facials, and nails have to flow together, everything isn’t asymmetrical. It’s just a really awesome opportunity for me.
In conclusion, I am very eager to meet Ms. Tisa Marie in person and most definitely can’t wait to see what she’s going to bring to the ‘We Are Hair Affair’ Hair Show. I am confident that Charlotte will welcome her with open arms and that she is a tremendous asset to the show.
Dee Shaw
Fashion and Beauty Blogger,
ThisKittenHasClaws.com
