Meet The Real Alise...

Hi Guys! Coming straight from yours truly <3. My name is Alise. I am a single mother of a toddler son; who I reference as "Boo Boo". I am a born and raised Chicagoean; although I have many state to state living experiences under my belt [San Diego, Los Angelos, and now Texas].

I've always been a mother first est 2015 when I curated Grand Lavish Lifestyle; now known as B. Alise Hair Extensions. With this being my first born; we have had our share of MANY ups as well as downs. I first curated this hair company w/ the opportunity to just make extra money. I was a stay at home gf, much time, and nothing todo but keep my hand out. That soon became old to me; I wanted more.. in life.. and just for myself in general. I was young; without my baby boy at the time, and determined. When I first started B. Alise Hair Extensions I had big aspirations for the company.. aspirations that I knew would take time.. but not so much about the effort needed. I am the first entrepreneur in my family; so the resources were limited. Although resources were limited; I made resources for myself. I self-taught myself the business. 

Fast forward to 2017; I had "Boo Boo" in Los Angelos, CA and soon moved back to the windy city; where most of my online orders/supporters were from. Because I was now assessable it made my supporters feel as though they should receive their hair sooner. I had always had a good audience but; what is good can get greater. I had soon expanded from online to opening a "Suite" in Berwyn, IL; where I gave my supporters the opportunity to have an "In-Person Experience" [being that I am a girls; girl; I spoil my supports b/c I like to be spoiled lol]. At the time my hair company was taking off; I was also working a desk job. I'd work from 8am-5pm; get my son from day care and we'd go to my salon suite from 7pm-9pm. My supports loved my hair so much they STILL showed up and as time went on; my company grew bigger and bigger. It had come to a point that I started missing sales because I was at my desk job. My hair company phone would be CONSTANTLY ringing; but I was so scared to quit my job being that I was now a single mother; with a baby boy depending on me. It was my stability. I prayed, and prayed on it. Randomly I started getting petty write ups at the job; which caused me to put my 2 weeks in [I've never been good for dealing w/ unsolicited nagging lol]. I was now at the Suite ALL DAY lol. It was my new full-time job from 8AM-6PM. God literally carried me. 

Time after, 2021 I opened a beautiful Salon "Grand Lavish Beauty Bar" in the promenade area of Lombard, IL. I was the first black owned beauty salon in that area. The salon was a full service salon with 5 hairstylist and 3 makeup artist. I was STOKED! I couldn't believe it was me! This was literally the girl I'd always wanted to be. Again being the first entrepreneur in my family.. I just jumped. I grew comfortable with taking risk. This is when the downfall of business takes place. After being open for a little short of a year; my comings were coming short. My hair company was doing amazingly. The salon went viral many times; but it was SO much turn over with the beauty industry. I had to allow myself to depend on my employees to pay me; which wasn't always guarantee. I did everything to try to save myself from the short comings. I self-taught myself Business Credit over the years; w/ much proof to prove my knowledge. So I started hosting classes within the Salon on Sundays which were great; but not enough to keep the salon open. I started feeling discouraged and like a failure. I had to close shop and w/o much "logical" thought; I also closed my hair company [which was my MAIN source]. Even though I was closed; my loyal supporters would still message me to please place an order on the side and I always would; just for them. 

Here I am in 2023; opening back up shop. I am experienced and more ready than EVER! I feel blessed to be doing this. I took a much needed break and all roads lead back to my first born. I could never give up on this company; and never will. I am so happy to serve you guys. I am so happy to be the voice for you guys; in terms of B. Alise Hair Extensions. This company is so much more to me now than an extra income. I LOVE seeing you guys beautified with the hair, I LOVE the endless feedback, I just love you guys honestly. I appreciate all the opportunity you guys give my company and I promise to remain going forward.  

If you can take anything from this; let it be to KEEP GOING! Life is going to life and don't make rational decisons out of emotion. I love you guys deep and thanks for always supporting me on my journey. If your returing here; thank you and if your a new or potential customer; welcome in and thank you as well.