Urban Freedom Magazine Fall2016 "The New Black Wall St" Vol1 | Page 29
Brand Creator, Tamiika Watson now 30
years old had dreams of becoming a
cosmetologist and salon owner. At the age
of 14, she worked as an assistant at a salon
in Silver Spring, Maryland. She worked on a
part-time basis during the school year and
full-time basis during the summer. Her
passion to fulll her dream grew stronger. In
2001, she enrolled in the Cosmetology
Vocational Program during her sophomore
year of high school.
By 2003, Tamiika earned her cosmetology
license and high school diploma, while
maintaining a superior GPA at the age of
17. In 2006, at the age of 20, Tamiika's
dreams came true when she became the
owner of A Nu U Salon. Due to building
changes, the salon closed its doors in 2007.
She did not let that deter her from what she
envisioned as a child. While balancing
motherhood to her young children and
maintaining work, she continued to provide
quality services to her clients.
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