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

Hi Tamira, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
When I started my business, my first thought was my daughter. She’s inspired me to be better and to never give up. I started my hair product line because of her hair texture. She has 4c hair and it seems to always look dry and dull. I tried every product on the market to try to add moisture to her hair. Once I decided to start selling my own products,I’ve notice a drastic change. Her hair now retains moisture, and has even started to grow. I wanted to share my product with customers that are having trouble with the health of their hair. I been in the hair business for 5 years and all of my clients seen great results with our products

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
What I’m most proud about is how far I came in this business. I was a bus driver for 3 years making a great income. One day while in the driver seat I noticed I wasn’t happy by not pursuing my passion. I been doing hair since high school and I needed to follow my dreams. I quit my job with literally no clientele. Everyday I would ask for models, doing hair for free just to get my work out there. It was a struggle until one day it worked out in my favor. I’m now booked every week and have my own product line. Products can be purchased at www.tshairdreams.com

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I’m a sea food lover lol. The best place to eat is Shrimp Lovers in Redondo Beach. The restaurant has a great view of the ocean and the food is really good. On my spare time I love to take self care days. Braiding hair can take a toll on my body, so I often treat myself to a full body massage, or go on a trip to relax. My favorite place to get away is Palm Springs.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Dream

Website: Www.tshairdreams.com

Instagram: Hair_by_trice

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