Business Spotlight--Heavenly Hair

Name of business: Heavenly Hair by Qwivander

Type of business: Hair salon and barbershop

Owners: Qwivander Smith

Founded: 1997

Address: 1139 East 18th Street, Antioch

Phone number: 925-706-2131

Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sunday.

Number of employees: 5

Products and services: Heavenly Hair offers precision cuts, coloring and highlights, up do's, eyelashes, weaves and fusions, braids, twists, locks and silky flat iron. They also have a full line of professional products available.

How did you get into the business? "I always had a gift for doing hair," Smith said. "My husband encouraged me to go to school and open my own place."

Best part about the business: "We have a nice quiet Christian atmosphere that the customers enjoy," Smith said.

Worst part about the business: Smith said she couldn't think of a worst part about the business, she truly enjoys coming to work each day and doing what she loves.

Key to success: "It is really important to have consistency and have fair pricing," Smith said. "Other than that doing a great job on clients hair is key."

Biggest misperception about the business: Smith said there were no real misconceptions. "When people come in they get just what they are expecting 'Heavenly Hair'. They experience just that when they come in."

She prides herself and her business on offering everything positive, encouraging and uplifting.

Future plans: Smith said that they are always doing promotions on different hairstyles and they will keep that up in the future. Some time in the fair off future she hopes to expand her location and add more services for men in her barbershop area.