Amah Ijeoma: Hard work, consistency, diligence elevated my business

Amah Ijeoma Eucheria is the CEO of E-Unique Hair Point, a fashion outfit that deals in hairdressing, manicure and pedicure.
Amah says what inspired her to start the business was simply passion and she started with just N60, 000.
“Hairdressing was and is something I love doing. I started making hair when I was in primary four. I attended a cosmetology school to perfect my knowledge because it is what I love doing and I really wanted to be perfect in the job,” she tells Start-Up Digest.
“I love making hair. That is why I am doing anything possible to achieve my goal. My husband assisted me financially,” she states.
Amah says hairdressing requires consistency, hard work, speed, diligence and knowledge of trending styles.
“Hairdressing requires consistency. It was initially difficult because I was trying to get customers first by going for home service. When my customers requested different styles, none will look new to me and, sincerely speaking, that is how I made so many customers,” he says.
Speaking about her long-term plans, Amah says she will love to expand.
“I would love to own my own shops, where I will have workers and as well a school to train them before they will come to work. This will help create employment,” she says.
“My business is unique because in my shop you get any service of your choice. When it comes to hairdressing, I create my own styles and people will always ask for my number. I make sure my job is neat and last long when it comes to braiding,” she says.
“My only challenge is money. Like we all know, without money we can’t do anything. Though I have made a lot of money from this business, I still need more for expansion. I am looking unto God and I know things will turn out better,” she adds.
She admonishes younger Nigerians to make proper use of opportunities.
“My advice to young people is that handwork is good and efficient use of our time now and opportunities will help a lot. Some people want to just sit and do nothing but get money. Why not use the opportunity now, while you are still young, healthy and strong,” she admonishes.

ODINAKA ANUDU & ANGEL JAMES