Meet Meme Kelly from New Orleans, LA who Cosmetologist and Beauty Brand CEO

About Your Hustle

Business / Project Name

Silk Me Kids

How did you get started, and how did you get to where you are today?

In 2010, I received my Bachelors in Public Health from Dillard University. Due to the lack of experience and opportunity in my field, I decided to pursue my passion for hair. Since I used all my financial aid, I had to pay for cosmetology school out of pocket. I got a better paying job as a casino dealer at Harrah Casino in New Orleans to pay my way through school. I received my beauty license in 2013 and started building my brand from there. I began my beauty career doing a lot of fashion shows and events. I created a glam squad, which consisted of other hairstylists, makeup artists and barbers from in and around my city. We were the go-to glam team for all fashion and hair shows in the Southern region for 2 years straight. From there, I was persistent with building a clientele so I can become a full time entrepreneur. I participated in pop-up shops, networking events, street marketing and social media. It took some time but within 2 years, I was able to leave my main job and now I have been a full time entrepreneur for 4 years. Currently, I have a thriving brand and a buzz as being the #1 Kid’s Hairstylist in New Orleans.

Challenges and Obstacles

Has it been a smooth road? If not, what were some of your struggles along the way?

My first struggle was trying to build clientele. It took a while but I had to remain consistent and patient. My second struggle was selling retail. When I launched my first set of products, I was ignorant of how to launch products or build campaigns. After a year, I had to discontinue the line and strategize.

About Your Product / Service

What do you do? What are you most proud of? What sets you apart?

Silk Me Kids is the Walt Disney of kids salons and spas, established in 2017. We provide a creative, family friendly, safe environment where children can be themselves. Our products provide manageability, soft hair and moisture. Being the first salon and spa in New Orleans, our salon services leave children feeling like confident, beautiful divas. Silk me kids mission is to become the educational leader within our community to provide our children with spotlights and opportunities for forth and to embrace their natural tresses. The purpose of the salon is to provide beauty services for ages 2-16. Our priority is healthy hair care. We have created hair care products to satisfy the needs of babies, kids, and teens. Because we want to uplift and empower our kids and their natural tresses, we provide kids with opportunities to be in major spotlights ie billboards, branding advertisements, and campaigns.

Pricing Information

Our pricing is based on the value and problems that we need to solve involving kid’s hair. Our popular bundle, the Koi Collection is $69.95 and our hair care service for new clients is $100.

Business Contact

https://silkmekids.org/ silkmekids@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/silkmekids/