Today we’d like to introduce you to Brittney White.
Brittney, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
The idea to create Glamore Hair’s luxury membership was birthed from two things: My pregnancy and my grandmother.
My maternal grandmother is a two time breast cancer survivor. After her second bout with chemo her hair and scalp never fully recovered, which has made wearing wigs an essential part of her day. However, the wigs that give her the look she desires and the ability to feel feminine are generally pricey. The price of the wigs would sometimes place a financial strain on my grandmother which initially propelled me to investigate the supply chain of high quality wigs.
Fast forward to my first pregnancy where I was put on bedrest for 15 weeks which ultimately ended in a NICU stay. With the expenses of my high-risk pregnancy coupled with the lurking NICU bills, beauty essentials weren’t exactly at the top of the list. I went nearly a year without getting my hair done because it wasn’t convenient or affordable. Once I finally got my hair done, I felt like a completely new woman.
I had been toying with the idea of creating a hair membership since my grandmothers diagnosis and my high risk pregnancy experience gave me the push I needed.
So I went on a quest to find quality extensions at an affordable price for women like my grandmother, me, and others who desire to have convenience and quality without breaking the bank.
My educational background gave me the professional experience needed to launch this business. My degree is in Industrial and Systems Engineering. I have 10+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain Logistics, Strategic Sourcing, and Revenue Management. This coupled with my passion for quality hair weaves and extensions was the perfect combination to create a luxury hair membership that offers quality hair at affordable prices.
I officially launched the membership at the end of November (‘18). It took a bit over a month to secure my first sale but business has been growing steadily ever since. I am grateful for all the support and momentum I have managed to garner.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
I would say the biggest challenge has been juggling my home life, professional career, and entrepreneurial aspirations. I have spent countless late nights after my family has gone to bed and thousands of dollars identifying the best products and suppliers. It has also been a challenge to navigate the mental struggles that have come with stepping outside of my comfort zone.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Glamore Hair story. Tell us more about the business.
Glamore Hair is a membership-based luxury hair weave and extension retailer. Our mission is to enhance beauty and boost the confidence of those who need convenience and affordability without compromising quality. We are a unique hair supplier because we are offering a hair membership that provides exclusive pricing and a service to automatically send extensions to our customers at specified time intervals.
Our membership is $69 annually and grants you access to:
– Deeply discounted premium hair
– Custom designed wigs for no additional fee
– Custom colored bundles at no additional charge
– Next day shipping
– Extended refund/exchange policy
– Flexible payment options that allows you to pay and schedule monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually shipments
– Health Insurance Payment options for medical wigs
Coming Soon
–Access to a community of hair and beauty experts advice, tips, and tricks
-Wig styling and refurbishing services
The membership fee is waived for those who have medically induced hair loss and recent moms of preemies or moms experiencing high-risk pregnancies. Products are available to purchase for non-members but the member perks do not apply.
How do you personally define success? What is are the criteria, the markers you are looking out for, etc.?
I define success as being a resource to someone in need and making a lasting positive impression on those who entrust Glamore with their mane. I think this can be measured by the amount of actively engaged members we have, the stories they share, and the people who trust us enough to refer Glamore Hair to others.
Pricing:
- Membership is $69/annually
- Our Essentiel Collection hair starts at $35
- Our Luxe Collection Hair starts at $45
- Our Ultra Luxe Collection Hair Starts at $60
- Custom wigs start at $100
Contact Info:
- Website: www.shopglamore.com/shop
- Email: brittney.white@glamoreshop.com
Image Credit:
Lorenzo Lowery
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