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

Hi Nikita, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
my vision behind starting my own business was to provide a peaceful atmosphere so everyone feels welcome. As well as an affordable space where myself & other creators can come and service our clients. I loved how I felt going to the Beauty Salon as a little girl & I wanted to recreate that for other families.

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.
I specialize in repairing & nurturing natural hair. I offer various products & services to help clients reach their hair goal. It can be done with patience & consistency.

Crowned by Nikita has grown since 2017 into a Professional Beauty Salon with products & essentials for all Crowns.

Getting to where I’m at today wasn’t easy but rewarding to overcomes all the challenges along the way. I worked in so many salons before I found the right vibe for my clients. Things almost never worked out but it was the lessons learned that made me realize what I was really called to do.

Three things to always remember:
1. Always put your health first, you are a priority.
2. Remove yourself from environments where you’re not respected.
3. Never say no to any opportunities beneficial to your future & in alignment to where you want to be.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would take them to the heart of Bishop Art District. After pampering them at CBN Beauty Salon. We would visit Show Beauty Bar for more pampering, Eno’s for Pizza, Norma’s for brunch or dinner, 3030 Grill, Tejas or Gloria’s for drinks. Then we would visit local Libraries and other local attractions in the area.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

There are so many individuals that I can thank within my tribe that has supported me.

My husband & children who adjusts to my entrepreneurial lifestyle. No matter what journey I embark on, they’re right there.

My mother who has always supported my dreams of what I wanted to achieved in life, which lead me to becoming a Cosmetologist.

Website: Www.crownedbynikita.com

Instagram: Crownedbynikita_thestylist

Twitter: Crowned by Nikita Beauty Salon

Facebook: Crowned by Nikita Beauty Salon

Yelp: Crowned by Nikita Beauty Salon

Other: TikTok: Crownedbynikita

Image Credits
Photographer: Nick Pic LLC

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