If I can make and sell my first wigs while pregnant and juggling life, you can too 💎
OMG my work from 2018 look crazy 😂🫣 and y’all were still booking me faithfully! I love and appreciate y’all so much then and now 🫶🏽
Ngl, I actually started at the end of October 2015, and even though this wig photo is from 2018, it’s still an improvement 😂🫣
Back then I was working a full-time job, sometimes overtime, going to school in the afternoons, and eventually graduated with my online computer science degree. As soon as I graduated, I found one last school refund I didn’t know about, and I used that to buy hair and wig tools 🫣💎
Somehow, I also found time to make these wigs BY HAND 😂🫣 while pregnant, with a toddler at home. Bitch, I was superwoman lowkey 😂🫣 because I made it all work
I posted my first wig in several hair groups and sold 2 within the first 24 hours. I didn’t pay daycare with that money. I bought more hair because I knew if I sold 2 that fast, I could sell 2 more just as fast
After that, I made four more wigs, sold all of them in a week, and paid my daycare fees because priorities always come first 💎
Yes, I wanted to give up sometimes and that’s why I took a couple breaks here and there. My last break was the longest. I thought I was completely done, but something always pulled me back 😂🫣 I think I’m addicted to hair and wigs now, y’all
Now my sons are preteen and teenager, pretty self-sufficient, and I get to work as much as I want while still building my wig business and having fun
The glow-up is real, y’all 🫶🏽
Starting a small business while pregnant and managing daily responsibilities might sound overwhelming, but it is absolutely possible with determination and time management. My experience making wigs by hand began in 2015 amid a busy schedule that included a full-time job, school, and family duties. The key was prioritizing what mattered most and using small windows of time productively. One thing I learned quickly is the power of community. Posting wigs in hair groups was a game-changer; it helped me gain early sales momentum and connect with potential customers. Selling two wigs within the first 24 hours gave me confidence that my efforts were paying off and motivated me to keep producing despite the challenges. Financial discipline also played a role. I reinvested the initial earnings back into purchasing higher-quality hair and tools, which contributed to improving my product and growing my business. This mindset helped cover essential expenses like daycare while keeping the business sustainable. Taking occasional breaks was necessary to avoid burnout, especially when balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. The breaks refreshed my creativity and resolve to continue. Over time, as my children grew more independent, I was able to dedicate more time to perfecting my craft and scaling operations. For anyone looking to start a wig business while managing personal life demands, my advice is to stay consistent, connect with communities related to your niche, and don't be afraid to start small and learn along the way. Passion for what you do, combined with a clear plan for balancing priorities, can turn your wig-making into a fulfilling and profitable venture.