Meet DeAndra Giselle

Today we’d like to introduce you to DeAndra Giselle.

Thanks for sharing your story with us DeAndra. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I have been a hairstylist for 11 years and an educator for five years. I started doing hair after I went to college for Public Relations and Advertising. I graduated worked in that field for two years and realized it wasn’t for me. I always loved doing hair, I mean I was late for my own senior prom because I was doing hair and makeup! I finally went to cosmetology school and found my purpose. I absolutely love doing what I do. I am an extension specialist and a business coach for hairstylists.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
It definitely wasn’t a smooth road. I went to cosmetology in Federal Way, WA and then moved to LA. I had to build a clientele here and I really didn’t know anyone. I also owned a salon that I closed down because it wasn’t as profitable as I wanted it to be, and also I found that I wanted to explore other avenues in this industry. I have had several mistakes, which I like to call lessons learned. So my struggles were finding where I fit in the LA hair industry, building a clientele, and finding my support system.

We’d love to hear more about your work and what you are currently focused on. What else should we know?
I am an extension specialist and I am also a business coach for hairstylist. My clients know me for my professionalism and my skills in making extensions look natural while keeping their hair healthy. A few years ago, I was in a YouTube video “White Girls Wear Weave For the First Time” and it went viral! Over 1 million views in a month. After that, I become the go to person for extensions.

My glampreneurs, as I like to call them (hairstylists friends) know me as the go to person for business building skills and strategies. I have always helped my peers build their business because of my background but I recently made it another part of my business. I launched a free online course and rolls around once a quarter, and I am working on my academy (medium and flagship course) currently.

What sets me apart from most is I am creative but still very business savvy.

What role has luck (good luck or bad luck) played in your life and business?
I don’t believe in the role of luck. To me, that sounds like things just happen out of the blue or randomly. Everything happens out of consequence whether good or bad. So I believe in hardwork, persistence, dedication, sacrifice, and prayer. I know that mindset also plays a huge role. To ensure I have a positive mindset I read motivation books, surround myself with positive people, and try to have downtime with family and friends.

Contact Info:

• Address: 300 E. Colorado Blvd. STE 241, Room 211 Pasadena, CA 91101
• Website: www.deandragiselle.com
• Phone: 818-527-5320
• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/deandragiselle
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/

Image Credit:
Landi Maduro

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