Meet Shyne

We were lucky to catch up with Shyne recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Shyne , thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?
I truly got my work ethic from my mother. She is a single mother with 6 kids but always made sure we was taken care of with the best of her ability. She always made a way! She wasn’t mother of the year but how could she be with 6kids with barely any support but herself. Even with the help of family babysitting of course that’s still not enough to give a perfect life. Nothing’s perfect,anyway I didn’t have what other kids had. I didn’t get a new pair of shoes every few months . Maybe 1-2 times a year. Wore hand me downs & good Will clothing. At 10 years old I started selling pencils & candy bags at school to make extra money for snacks & after school McDonald’s. I didn’t want to ask my mom yet I knew she wouldn’t say no but it would have been her money towards bills. As time pass at age 14 I got a job selling news paper to help my mom with her bills but then I ended in the streets hustling to make even more money. At the same time I did hair & made wigs. I did multiple things to get by as a teenager..my mother didn’t agree with some of my choices but she always taught me that whatever I wanted in life I have to physically go get it. No talking about it, no complaining because only I can make that change in my life for my life. On top of her taking care of us she helped anyone in her path! Taking people in that was homeless & feeding who was hungry. Giving her last! She had the kindness heart & so genuine.. I knew I wanted to be like that to people or anyone that I care about! Yes to many my childhood was rough but to me that made me who I am today!

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I’m Shyne the CEO of “Get Nailed On The Go” A Mobile Beauty Company. Nails & lashes. We travel the dmv but also catch flights to our out of state clients servicing them in the comfort of their home ,job, wedding , video/photo shoot ,group ,spa day or event. Trendy & advanced nail art with real nail care while educating our dolls how to care for them at home. That is vital even though we weren’t taught any nail care growing up going to traditional salons I wanted to change that. I believe we’re the best mobile nail company in the dmv (Baltimore Maryland)& that’s what makes us special! Unique & elite ! We come fully equipped with everything needed including our table & own stool to sit. We bring a salon luxury Experience to you which most celebrities receive but we wanted to give this experience to all ! Working 9-5, business owners ,influencers because to us they’re our celebrities! But If Nicki Minaj contact us we’re definitely servicing her but you get it. We’re a black,lgbt,woman owned business & we embrace authenticity,transparency, quality & love! Our dolls are family & that is how they’re treated! They get to be their selves,treated like a human being with care,dress however they want Holidays & bdays & our anniversaries are celebrated along with gifts Specialized per individual. We have an event coming up soon. The mayor office of Baltimore md sponsoring our company to teach a selection of teens the basics of nail application. We’re collaborating with our home town school “North county high school teacher raffle .the teacher chosen will win a free nail session from us. We love to give back & collaborate with other non-profits ect to speak & inspire young teens to go for what they want in life ! We also will be working with the prisons & jail system to be speaker to the female inmates & we can’t wait. We also launching our 2nd business called “Noir” a lounge wear & essentials for beauty pros & influencers & business owners! Follow “we_are_noir on all platforms to keep with the date. But we want you to know through god all is possible!

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
I believe that having discipline,hustle & patience but also faith is if what impacted my journey. These 4 things are the reason I made It this far. When I first started not many believed in me & my vision until I showed how much I believed in myself & my dream! It was very hard! It is a lonely road ! Many tears & mistakes. For anyone just starting out or have an idea go for what you believe in right now! It isn’t a right time. You will end up months to years later saying the same thing! Just take that risk because that’s what this is about! But Do your research. Invest in your education,knowledge & you! Nail courses or any course to grow mentally. Your appearance! Your brand! Your customer service! Have a system! A website! Ask for reviews. Promote on all platforms! LLC,file taxes,business bank account,duns Number,target customer,know your niche,record everything & your journey. Support other beauty bosses because we need more of that. It’s not a competition! You & that company can be next door to each other & still make money because you have your own target customers. Everyone target customer is different..When I first started I wasn’t as skilled as I was now but what gained me clients was great customer service & that I had a system. Everything was structured. How you treat people matters. Embrace feedback & constructive criticism. Take accountability. All of this will open doors to lord opportunities. So please give yourself grace. Take your time but start that business now so you can do what you love & eventually share this gift by educating others in the world!

Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?
We’re always interested in collaborating with other brands. Beauty brands ,influencers, non-profits ,schools & churches. Send us an email or dm via Instagram or facebook to connect. With your name & what you have in mind for this venture. We’re launching a new brand called “Noir” soon .a lounge wear& essentials for business owners,influencers & beauty pros .we will be looking to collaborate so reach out if interested. Via email ,instagram or facebook via dm. We can’t wait to hear from you.
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Photographer & edit: @visonthroughvisual x @iamqwon on instagram. MUA @_v_xvi_ on instagram Press on nails & acrylic toe set,lashes & lip gloss: Myself @getnailedonthego on instagram

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