We had the good fortune of connecting with Nakia Starr and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Nakia, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I was always into healthy long natural hair. After a lot of my hair breaking off and falling out from perms and dryness. I started doing research on natural remedies with oils and other natural products to rapidly grow and restore hair. That’s how the brand The Little Oil Lady started.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I’m an aromatherapy specialist and I incorporate that into my hair oils. I also have a BA in Business Management so I have alot of knowledge of how to own and operate a business. I also have years of customer service experience. This combination of knowledge is what makes me different from my competitors. I can create a hair oil from scratch to tailor your personal needs.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I’m into nature. I get a lot of inspiration from nature for my hair products. So naturally I’m going to hang out by the beach or in the woods or a park hiking. I enjoy restaurants with beach views and hanging out in botanical gardens. I also love major cities with big museums. I get inspiration from other artists.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would definitely love to shootout The Most High God for giving me my idea years ago in a vision. In the process of creating my hair care company I kept being guided along the way with the help of a few friends that kept me encouraged.

Website: www.thelittleoillady.com

Instagram: @thelittleoillady

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