Beauty Skills of a Male Hair Stylist

It however still remains a mystery how men would become better at dressing a woman’s hair—a business that was traditionally female, than women themselves.

WHEN you think hairdressing, you naturally think women and nothing more. But that isn’t the case anymore as more and more young men continue to give female hairstylists a real run for their money.

The Story of a young man popularly known as Dadon is one that is of high inspiration, to encourage youths into acquiring skills that would make their lives more meaningful.

Interestingly, this young man does not require a luxurious shop to steal the hearts of female customers. With a make-shift salon of simple kind, he is able to compete with those with luxurious shops. Just to stay relevant and earn a living..

His services are fixing of Weavon, braiding of hair, others include short hair style, he also does fixing of nails, and fixing of Eye Lashers, and Wig.

An Interview with the young Man

Skill4Glory: What is your business all about?

Dadon: My Business is all about making people look beautiful, most especially ladies. I do this by working on their hair.

Skill4Glory: Is your location suitable/convenient for your customers?

Dadon: Yes, it is and they are not complaining. I am still looking for a better location that is bigger than my present shop, I hope to grow bigger one day and I know that God will do it.

Skill4Glory: What assistance would you want from Government or Non-Governmental Organization (NGN).

Dadon: My response to that question is that government should assist us considering the fact that we are talented and skilled. The result of my work is a proof that I am not lazy. We have quite a number of youths like me that are talented and skilled. Government and Non-Governmental Organizations should come to our aid.

Skill4Glory: How do the ladies feel allowing a man to make their hair?

Dadon: My female customers feel comfortable having me as their hair stylist. This is because some of them like to show off that their hair was made by a Man. Considering the fact that I take my time to give them the best, without rushing.

Skill4Glory: How did you develop interest in the business?

Dadon: I developed personal interest as a hair stylist through my mother. She was a hair stylist herself and I do follow her to her shop as a kid. My Dad never liked the idea of me becoming hair stylist, he often discouraged me, but latter gave up when he discovered that my passion for it was getting stronger. My Mother gave me her full support, and that gave me the encouragement to push further as a hair stylist.

Skill4Glory: What is your academic background?

Dadon: My academic career is in progress, after SSCE looking forward to further my education as I continue my business. I am also an artist, I have passion for drawing.

Skill4Glory: As a Nigerian youth how do you classify yourself? Lazy or hard working.

Dadon: I classify myself as hardworking Nigerian youth that is why I am showcasing my talent. Nigerian youths are hardworking and not lazy. We will continue to hustle for a better life with the talent that God has given us. By the Grace of Almighty God in Jesus name we will make it, either here in Nigeria or anywhere abroad with our God given talent.

Skill4Glory: Were you forced into this business, or you developed personal interest in it?

Dadon: I developed Interest in the business through my mother when I was in secondary school. When I was in JS1 I started helping my mother out in the salon. She has apprentices learning from her at the salon, and I used that opportunity to learn as she teaches them. I was never at anytime forced into the business.

If you need any of these services, he is available in Ibadan around Dikat area, along ring road.

Anytime you find yourself in Ibadan and you want to look beautiful, get in touch with him through any of the following numbers; 07055598446, 09078605113.

Give him a try and you will be glad you did.

Let us encourage the Nigerian youths, they are not lazy.