We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Tameshia Effinger . We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Tameshia below.
Tameshia, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. To kick things off, we’d love to hear about things you or your brand do that diverge from the industry standard
Yes , I am a Hair loss Alopecia Braider . Which means I braid hair where there is none. A lot of braiders are not engaged in doing this technique

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
My name Tameshia everyone knows me as Envy Styles I am a highly skilled licensed Natural Hairstylist and educator with a concentration for Alopecia and hair loss. With 20 years of experience, I have honed my craft and expertise in the latest hair trends, techniques, and product knowledge. With a proven track record of educating and mentoring aspiring hairstylists to reach their full potential.
In addition to my role as an educator, I continue to work hands-on with clients, delivering exceptional hair services specializing in Alopecia Braiding and wigs.
I help people by bringing their confidence back, making women feel beautiful again . It’s so fulfilling and rewarding .

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
Sure one of my biggest journeys was moving from my home state to me new current state and having to rebuild my clientele from scratch. Those first 6 months was scary .

What’s worked well for you in terms of a source for new clients?
When I first moved to my new home town. TikTok is what blew my business up . I posted a video of me attempting a DIY project and it went viral and so did my clientele. I call them my TikTok cousins.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.envystyles.as.co
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/envystyles_?igsh=MTNxb2VoZHRjNDBoag%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Image Credits
Envy Styles

