Life and Work with Vela Davis

Today we’d like to introduce you to Vela Davis.

Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois Vela “V.” Davis has been doing hair for over ten plus years. As a Professional Hair Artist based in Arizona, she specializes in natural hair care and promotes natural, healthy hair practices. She is best known for her unique hair artistry and styles which inhabit the space between “urban” and “sophisticated.” Utilizing locs, cornrows, weaves, various braid &extension techniques she creates amazing styles and her vision is being recognized by many. Vela’s work has been featured in various publications including Essence and Sophisticated Black Hair magazines and she has been a contestant in various hair and fashion shows including Fashion for a Cause, Phoenician Fire, Square N Compass, and the Inferno Hair Show. She holds many accolades for her creativity and she is committed to being a student in the natural hair care industry. She is always constantly doing research and taking classes to stay abreast with hair care and natural styles.

Currently, she has been featured in the Phoenix Art Museum, through the film of Souls by Shanice Malakai.

Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It has not been a smooth road but with prayer, faith, and determination. Some of my struggles along the way we’re believing my skills are worth paying for, being organized, and staying focused on my overall goal. The advice I would give other women would be…

1. Be grateful and thankful.

2. Treat time as a gift.

3. Set a goal/create action steps.
(always remember small steps enormous outcome)

4. Celebrate the small victories (don’t wait for others to celebrate you).

5. Take a walk to clear your mind.

6. Pace yourself (The Pyramids We’re not built overnight).

7. Take time to enjoy life, this includes family friends and things you love to do.

Please tell us about what you do.
I am a utopia of creativity. I am known for innovative hairstyles, creative shows, captivating headpieces/headdresses, and styling. As a brand, I am most proud of the way V Davis Culture leaves you feeling wonderful, empowered, inspired and motivated. What sets V Davis apart from others is the way I treat people.
(with love and respect). I can create the most captivating looks that can and will transform the way you look and feel.

Were there people and/or experiences you had in your childhood that you feel laid the foundation for your success?
Yes, at a young age, my parents took me to different theaters, museums, my grade school preformed allot of plays and I was on dance teams that evolved allot of hard work and diligence.

Contact Info:

• Website: Vdavisculture.com
• Phone: 602-301-1728
• Instagram: Instagram.com/vdavisculture
• Facebook: Facebook.com/vdavisculture

Image Credit:
Shanice Malakai, Dream Digital Photography (Calvin Smith), Malcolm Alexander, Nicolas, https://instagram.com/bradreedphotography?igshid=le4xgxmg1099, Tammy  Hodges Photography.

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