Exploring Life & Business with Keyosha Carbon of The Wig Vill

Today we’d like to introduce you to Keyosha Carbon.

Hi Keyosha, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Growing up I tolerated the process of hair, it was something you had to do to be presentable. Then in high school it felt like something that had to look a certain way to fit in. I had no idea how to curl or straighten or how to switch styles. It wasn’t until college, that I really took autonomy of my hair. Once I learned I could make a u-part wig and skip a salon, that i could transform my style quickly and on my own—it became my creative outlet. I spent hours in my dorm room in between classes playing in colors , styles and cuts. So many of my peers started requesting I make one for them—so i did. I loved it, but i never thought it could be more than just a hobby. I hadn’t realized it then, but that was my beginning.

Once I graduated college in 2015, and pursued my career in social work, doing hair seemed to still follow me. My clients in college were still requesting services. So I did it here and there as a ‘side-hustle’ to make extra cash. In 2019 I started learning how to make wigs with lace, and experimented with installing lace wigs. I quickly learned how much I hated the experience of glue and saw a need for more local stylists who specialized in glueless wig installs. I experimented and practiced and took as many classes as I could find. I created my own technique, and started to take myself more seriously. The Wig Vill quickly became a source of relief and joy for so many women that I serviced, and it motivated me to keep working to carve a space in the world where more women could experience the comfort of glueless wigs. By the end of 2021, I decided to treat it as an actual business and filed for my LLC. In 2022, I moved out my living room and into my own salon suite all while still holding on to my full time job. In 2023 I took the plunge and decided to pursue my passion full time. I was so anxious to depend solely on myself. God has shown me over and over again how special this space he helped me create is. Now, my goal is to expand the vision of The Wig Vill and become more creative in how and who we serve.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
At every big transition in my business I was met with obstacles. In June of 2020, I had just moved into a 2 bedroom apartment with a friend who agreed to let me use the living room as my work space. I couldn’t afford a salon chair so I purchased a bar stool and with no furniture yet— immediately took clients. My business had started to gain more traction and I was so excited to start to create my space and continue to build clientele. Before the end of June I started developing symptoms that I eventually learned was the onset of Multiple sclerosis. A autoimmune disease that will forever alter my life. My eyes became crossed, my face was spasming, I couldn’t see well, or even stand. It was a really scary time that halted everything. A month in to my symptoms my eyes were still crossed, my vision was still off, and I still had a 9 to 5 to show up for but I wasn’t going to let it stop me from loosing my creative spark or momentum. As soon as I started regaining some of my strength, I went right back to practicing hair.

When I finally decided to take the plunge from being a living room-stylist to renting a salon suite , I was petrified. I was all about making small, calculated, safe steps. Taking on a large monthly expense I would be solely responsible for … did not feel safe. It felt like a big risk. Once I signed the lease, I had one month to get set up and start taking clients. In the midst of the chaos my father suddenly had to undergo open-heart surgery. All of this was happening at once. Having to navigate the pressure of juggling my responsibilities in my full time role, renovating my new suite, and supporting my dad…..I felt in over my head!! The health of my dad was my biggest fear and it killed me that I couldn’t drop everything to sit by his side everyday. I honestly felt like it was a sign I was taking on too much, and I shouldn’t have moved yet. But by the grace of god we persevered. Navigating all of that showed me how strong I was. How important it was for me to keep going and not let my fears dictate my steps.

As you know, we’re big fans of The Wig Vill. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
The Wig Vill was created to be a home for everyday women who want the ease, comfort, and confidence of a natural-looking wig — without compromising the health of their hair. I specialize exclusively in glueless wig installs, meaning no glue, sprays, or harsh adhesives are used to secure a unit.

Over the last decade, wigs have completely transformed the beauty industry by offering versatility and convenience. However, the traditional glue-down method has left many women dealing with temporary or permanent hair loss, especially around the hairline. I saw a clear gap in the industry and felt called to create a safer, more sustainable way to wear wigs — one that protects our edges while still delivering a seamless, polished look.

What truly defines The Wig Vill is the commitment to education and independence. I don’t just install wigs; I teach women how to confidently wear them on an everyday basis — on and off — so maintenance feels simple, not intimidating. My goal is for clients to leave not only loving their results in the chair, but feeling empowered to manage their wigs easily at home.

Brand-wise, I’m most proud of the community we’ve built. Many of my clients were first-time wig wearers when they found The Wig Vill, and have become loyal clients who trust both the process and the philosophy behind it. Hearing from them how my services have positively impacted their confidence and daily lives continues to motivate me.

Whether it’s creating a custom glueless everyday unit, a glueless bridal look, or teaching other stylists my technique, I’m always thinking about how The Wig Vill can continue to leave a meaningful mark — not just in beauty, but in how women experience it.

We’d love to hear about how you think about risk taking?
2024 me wouldn’t call myself a risk taker, but I’m learning in this chapter of entrepreneurship how important it is to become a leader who is. It’s a necessary part of growth. I’ve learned as much as I want things to always be perfect, calculated, and precise, my most impactful lessons and wins will come from risk , not how perfect every step was. When I look at it that way, risk becomes the choice between staying stagnant and limiting potential, or stepping into something new, doing it scared, learning, and growing.

Looking back, some of my biggest risks were moving from the comfort of my living room into a salon suite and leaving the security of a corporate job to become a full-time entrepreneur. There was a sense of safety in having a 9to5 and working from home, and I was genuinely afraid to lose it. But, having been in my salon suite for almost 4 years, and having been a full-time entrepreneur for two years …. If I didn’t do it scared I would have missed out on the opportunity to grow, see that it would work out, and set higher goals.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Thewigvill.com
• Instagram: thewigvill
• Other: https://linktr.ee/TheWigVill?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=27d251b1-a40b-4b00-a190-7af941de58f1