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Shakeela Tolasade Williams, Nigeria

Shakeela Tolasade Williams

Tired of being an employee, 29-year-old Shakeela Tolasade Williams quit her job to venture in to the ever-growing hair extension industry. With zero experience in the business, Williams says she made more than £20,000 selling hair extensions out of the boot of her car in London. She is now the owner of Sade Hair, one of the largest hair brands in the U.K.

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