Kiyah Wright - From Beauty to Business: The Guaranteed Strategy to Building, Running, and Growing a Successful Beauty Business

Contents

Praise for Kiyah Wright

Kiyah is one of the most talented hair stylists in the industry, and beyond her talent she is an amazing person. There is nothing better than to go to work with someone you want to be around. She is always so much fun! I am so proud of her accomplishments; she is the definition of hard work and determination. The ultimate hustler! I know whatever she puts her mind to she will get it done and it will be a success.

Ciara

Praise for From Beauty to Business

I could not be more proud of Kiyah and the business that she has built. Her story is a beautiful example of how hard work and immense talent can transform your dreams into reality. I know her journey, her determination, and her success will provide inspiration to many aspiring and established hair artists and entrepreneurs alike.

Jennifer Hudson

Kiyah is not only talented, but also a true role model and a great inspiration to other stylists. I love that she is sharing her learnings with others as we can all learn from her positive energy, hustle, and honesty.

Frederic Fekkai, founder and CEO of FEKKAI

The hair industry is full of opportunities, but without proper guidance, business strategies, and a long-term plan, many stylists can find themselves stuck and discouraged. Kiyah Wright, one of our most innovative and powerful leaders, holds nothing back in her guide to building a successful beauty business. Kiyah is authentic and transparent about her journey, using her life experiences as a blueprint for success. This is an industry defined by the relationships you nurture, the art you can create or redefine, and the impact we have on the way people see themselves. This book shows exactly why Kiyah Wright is one of the best.

Dr. Kari Williams, celebrity stylist, trichologist, and creator of the Goddess Locs

Kiyahs book will LITERALLY set you up for next-level success. Its filled with priceless information that will save you tons of time and costly mistakes. If you want to set your business up to win, I suggest grabbing this book and keeping it within arms length at all times.

Larry Sims, celebrity hairstylist

This is the book the beauty business has been waiting for! Few have shared the wealth of priceless information that Kiyah has provided in From Beauty to Business. Its through her hard work, consistency, and trial and error that allowed this alignment with a game-changing purpose! Bravo, Kiyah, Im so proud of you!

AJ Crimson, founder and CEO of AJ CRIMSON Beauty

I met Kiyah when she first landed in LA, and I knew right away that I needed to introduce her to my agent because she was the right combination of talent and ambition. The rest is hair history. She went on to be everything that a celebrity beauty expert dreams about being. She fulfilled all of her wishes to the point where she is now writing this amazing, resource-filled book for all future and aspiring beauty entrepreneurs.

Reanne Silva, founder and CEO of Rea. Deeming Beauty Inc. Home of the Original Beautyblender

Dream big, work hard, and learn the Wright way to succeed in the beauty industry.

Sam Fine, CEO of Fine Beauty Inc.

Every service provider needs to focus on managing their careers as much as they focus on their craft in order to be successful. Kiyah has proven to be an innovator in her work. She has a unique ability to brand, market, and grow her beauty career. From Beauty to Business is full of practical and aspirational advice to elevate your beauty profession.

From Beauty to Business gives you the power to transform your beauty career by providing you the tools to stay inspired, while you grow and bulletproof your business. As a leading beauty agent working globally, I have learned from Kiyah. Her depth of knowledge, vision, and tenacity is a testament that needs to be shared. This book is a must-have for the majority of beauty service providers who must agent themselves.

Madeline Leonard, founder and director of Cloutier Remix, more than 30 years representing beauty artists and experts globally

My mind is completely blown after reading From Beauty to Business. Kiyah explains everything from applying for a Tax ID to joining the union in a way thats easy to understand, and she even includes QR codes, making everything she references easily accessible to the reader. As an agent in the beauty biz, I had the pleasure of managing Kiyah for many years and, ironically, I learned a great deal from her about the art of negotiation, which she also covers in the book. If you are a beauty pro or interested in becoming one, I promise youll need this textbook in your collection! Class is in session!

Erodney Davis, CEO and agency director of Basic White Shirt LTD

The Guaranteed Strategy to
Building, Running, and Growing
a Successful Beauty Business

A practical guide for hair and fashion stylists,
estheticians, and makeup artistsfrom an expert
whos been there

Kiyah Wright

2x Emmy Awardwinning celebrity stylist
with SHIRLEY NEAL

BenBella Books, Inc.
Dallas, TX

This book is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information about the business of the beauty industry. Neither the author nor the publisher is engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional services by publishing this book. If any such assistance is required, the services of a qualified financial professional should be sought. The author and publisher will not be responsible for any liability, loss, or risk incurred as a result of the use and application of any information contained in this book.

From Beauty to Business copyright 2022 by Kiyah Wright

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews.

BenBella Books, Inc.

10440 N. Central Expressway

Suite 800

Dallas, TX 75231

benbellabooks.com

Send feedback to .

BenBella is a federally registered trademark.

First E-Book Edition: April 2022

Library of Congress Control Number: 2021050583

ISBN 9781637740910 (paper over board)

ISBN 9781637740927 (electronic)

Editing by Rachel Phares

Copyediting by Lyric Dodson

Proofreading by Denise Pangia and Cape Cod Compositors, Inc.

Indexing by Debra Bowman

Text design and composition by PerfecType, Nashville, TN

Cover design by Oceana Garceau

Cover author photo by Cheryl Fox

Additional cover images iStock / mouu007 (foil texture), didecs (hair tools), Fototocam (makeup brushes), HomePixel (blush), koosen (compact mirror), AndreaAstes (lipstick), imagehub88 (eyeshadow), Luda311 (lip gloss)

Special discounts for bulk sales are available. Please contact .

I wish someone had given me a road map when I started my business. That inspired me to write this book for all the beauty pros out there who had no guidance and didnt know where to start to get their businesses in order, or even where to start to make their brands a real business on paper. I dedicate this book to you.