After successfully exploiting the African and American markets, ONYC Hair, run by savvy Nigerian-born entrepreneur and business professional, Thelma Okoro, has announced that it will be expanding its collection.
Thelma, who is a passionate beauty expert with 25 years of experience, announced that the new offering will include a collection of wigs.
Launched in 2007, Thelma credits her business acumen to the principles bestowed upon her from her inspiration and mentor; her mother.
“Growing up in Nigeria hard work and determination were taught to us from a very young age,” says Thelma.
“I took those ideals and applied them to every facet of my life, especially my business ventures.”
A Microbiology graduate of The University of Abuja, Thelma says that her products minimize the effects of the harsh chemicals on women’s hair.
In addition to her degree with The University of Abuja, she is also a graduate of Helia D International Health and Beauty College and Spectrum Beauty Academy. In Thelma’s own words, she always had a deep love and passion for enhancing beauty. Her mother owned three beauty salons enabling her to be completely immersed in the “family business” since she could crawl.
“Given that I had such early exposure and grew up in an environment dedicated to increasing beauty, it only seemed natural that I would develop an appreciation for it and gravitate towards a career that would allow me to apply my God-given talent,” she says.
Thelma’s younger brother, US based Nigerian singer, Pardon C, is also making exploits in his chosen career; music. He recently clinched a mouth-watering ambassadorial deal with Nsquare Boutique, a leading fashion line owned by a Cameroonian.
So far, she has worked with an impressive variety of major corporate brands including cosmetic companies such as Estée Lauder, Lancôme, Chanel, Dior, YSL and M.A.C.
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