Fashion Gxd Magazine presents "Velour Tress by Okko " Entrepreneur Cover revel
Written by: Samantha Cee
This month we sat down with the rising brand for our entrepreneur cover, VelourTress. VelourTress is a Luxury Hair Extension-Product brand based out of Memphis TN. Started and Managed by Trevion Guy (okko.hair on Instagram). Combining his eye for styling perfection with his love for luxury and quality this brand is Grounded on honoring the customer as effectively and efficiently as possible. Take a look at the exclusive cover story with the rising brand.
IG- @ velourtress // Fb- ItsVelour
FGM: Its an honor to sit down with you all . Tell us a little about your brand and how you've come to this vastly successful peek in your career .
Answer: Thanks so much for the opportunity, VelourTress is a Luxury Extension Brand carrying things like frontals, bundles, units, hair care products and more. I've been in the hair industry for about 7 years now so using my knowledge from the prior years, combining it with my current styling skills and the product is exactly what was needed to jump start the brand. Constant promotion, and advertising. I believe we have seen such success and will continue to grow due to the commitment to the vision and having the faith to hold down a brand that will stand.
FGM: Who are the clients/what are the projects that you most enjoy working on?
Answer: We don't specifically cater to any one demographic, Velour is a brand that any color, age, nationality, or gender can explore. Everyone wants to experience what they believe to be true beauty. Some of my favorite projects are working with creatives/models in branding shoots, or working with artists and helping find and mold their image.
FGM: How do you feel you make a difference in the world?
Answer: I believe in staying true to your purpose and passion. Do what its takes to see the highest and also the best vision/version of yourself and everything attached to you come into fruition. Knowing that what's for you is actually already yours, it's just about finding out which steps to take to lead to your victory. Trusting that you will reap what you sow.
FGM: Tell us about a time when you showed determination to continue as an entrepreneur
Answer: There've been times where a client /customer may not have had the best experience with the services/products sold, yet instead of placing blame or sounding out their voice, we listen , and work to improve any concerns. Not giving up in uncertainty, and open to the thought that there is always room for improvement.
FGM: Give me the three best qualities of your brand
Answer: Consistent, Grounded, Efficient
FGM: Give me an example of when you worked irregular hours?
Answer: When am I not working irregular hours , from 9am to 12midnight in the salon working. Midnight to 3 am checking/placing orders. Working Sundays/Holidays to finish orders.
FGM: Being a entrepreneur is a 24/7 job, how did you get ready for that?
Answer: For me it came naturally, year by year I'm just conditioned to the growth.
FGM: How did you acquire the ability to work under pressure to beat meet deadlines as a entrepreneur ?
Answer: This also came naturally. Once a client tells you they have to be at a place by a certain time in the middle of a service it definitely adds a certain fire to the process. I don't like to feel rushed, but naturally I work in a very time friendly way for the benefit of myself and others.
FGM: What is your favorite inspirational point, place, to develop new brand developments?
Answer: Behind the chair in the salon, in my car, at home. I envision ideas non-stop. I'm always thinking of more.
FGM: Which current public figure, are you inspired by or appreciate the most?
Answer: Cliff Vmir/ B. Simone they are breaking down walls for themselves at any cost.
How do you handle stress ?
Answer: It depends on the occasion and the urgency. Usually well.
FGM: What are the three qualities you feel an entrepreneur must have ?
Answer: Patience is number 1. Its a building trait but this is something that is always a main factor in entrepreneurship. Gratitude and Passion.
FGM: Where do you see your business in 10 years ?How do you plan to get there ?
Answer: VelourTress will be one of the leading Hair extension ,product, and supply brands globally in 10 years. We are going to continue with faith and God's grace, and applying all the efforts we know how.
FGM: It was a pleasure speaking with you thank you for joining us
Answer: My Pleasure, Be Blessed.
