Dallas Stylist Relishes in Community Support

She stands 4’9” and is incredibly full of sass. Her children adore her. When she speaks, people listen. Whenever she shares her story via social media, she is sure to be very transparent. She envisioned running a business in her South Dallas community.

Innovative stylist Stevanie Harris is realizing her dreams at this very moment.

She wrote it all down. She prayed about it. She solicited the assistance of family and close friends that she could trust. Last week, the 26 year-old stylist opened her own salon – The Beauty Plug. Making the new business venture even sweeter, Harris opened her salon in her beloved South Dallas community. And much to her delight - her community is embracing her new shop.

A steady flow of support has humbled Harris and she wants her supporters to know. She feels compelled to share her good energy and great vibes with other members of her community.

Harris has been a makeup artist for three years and a licensed esthetician for one year. Her social media followers have watched her evolve beyond disappointment and frustration, but her most consistent fans are her children. Believe it or not, the small-framed woman has an incredibly piercing intuition and a very hands-on motherly approach. Her four children gravitate to her, yet there is no denying that they recognize the authority figure.

“I was inspired to have my own salon because I wanted to bring a different feel to the industry,” explains Harris. “It seems like everyone is so competitive and all about themselves.”

The young entrepreneur set out on a mission to show the importance of building connections in the beauty industry. During her grand opening, she made sure that other vendors were present. In fact, every day since she has shared contact information and business endeavors of other stylists in the area.

“I just want to change the culture of this industry,” says Harris.

The advantageous and ever-so-bold businesswoman hopes her children can learn to be self-sufficient.

“I want my children to know that they don’t have to go to college or get a typical job to be successful. If you have a talent or something you love doing - you can create a business out of it and capitalize.”