Today we’d like to introduce you to Gary Lewis Jr.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
My first business venture was with my previous company “Fade” -an appointment booking app that helps men book with local barbers in their area.
After that venture ended, I maintained my relationships with the people I had met along the way in the beauty industry.
Beverly Coleman (CEO of NeoCurly) and I went to high school together and just kept in touch throughout our college years. On Instagram Bev was into hair and beauty she built a 160K following. We discussed business partnership ideas quite often. Those conversations are what led to us starting NeoCurly together.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
If there was a smooth road for me ever in life I would be very skeptical. I actually welcome obstacles in my life; not purposefully but just in general I believe getting through obstacles is key to growing as a person. I won’t go into detail but there was just a lot of delays with shipment and things not coming in on time. However, Bev and I just took that time to work on the business and the things that we could control.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
Inspiring self – love by boosting the image of natural hair to embody diversity, health, and acceptance. Developing and delivering superior quality hair care products, accessories, and services in a welcoming and loving environment. Educating and sharing quality advice on natural hair to help guide the natural hair community on their individual journeys.
VISION
Our long-term vision
To reshape the global perception of natural black hair, empower people of color to walk in their truest expressions of themselves. To contribute to the fight against texturism and colorism and promote acceptance within the community.
VALUES
Passion-Driven
The NeoCurly brand was born out of a passion for natural beauty. We are all about, providing our customers with the very best products, learning and sharing our knowledge and inspiring that passion in others.
Inclusivity
We want to create an inclusive culture that encourages our melaninated community to embrace their and other’s natural hair of all textures and curl types Empower Others We are advocates for ’owning your beauty’ and we seek to empower others to embrace that stance.
Customer Focused
We center our products and services around our customer’s needs and requirements. All customer’s hair types are valued in the process of creating products and services.
Superior Quality
We only source for the highest quality ingredients that will give our customers the optimal level of hair nourishment. Continuously striving to improve our current product line while creating new formulas to meet the needs of our growing natural hair community.
What were you like growing up?
Growing up was great, as a kid I’m thankful to say that I had both parents in my life that loved me unconditionally. With the help of my parents and my sisters, I was taught about morals and ethics very early. Things like respect, leadership and accountability all are things I learned and still apply till this day.
Pricing:
- Curls Poppin’ Moisturized Leave-in Cream – Regular price $15.49
- Curl It Twist It Styling Gel- Regular price $15.89
- Build-up? Who’s That?! Cleansing & Moisturizing Co-Wash – Regular price $14.50
- Bangin’ Curls Lightweight Hair Milk- Regular price $15.65
- Like A Blossoming Sunflower Nourishing Oil- Regular price $11.99
- All-Inclusive Neocurly Crown Care Bundle-$76.52
Contact Info:
- Website: www.neocurly.com
- Email: info@neocurly.com
- Instagram: neocurlyproducts
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/601249663732995/?source_id=317681322288908
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/neocurlyproduct?lang=en
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