Founder of UniQBrows, Unaiza Suliman, has launched an opportunity aimed at empowering women to expand their earning potential and to start their own businesses through franchising.
With brows being a multibillion-dollar industry alone, Suliman sees an opportunity for more growth in the future, and she wants to empower women in the South African beauty industry to expand or launch their businesses.
Suliman says one of the most significant reasons that the beauty industry in Africa is innovating is the unsurpassed diversity of our people, who must be catered to: “Historically, up in North Africa, Egyptians paved the way for beauty. Had we been alive in Cleopatra’s day, we would have immersed ourselves in baths of milk and honey. Luckily the products stocked in the UniQ franchise don’t require the expense of baths of milk and honey, and they are significantly more advanced.”
“Everyone is born with brows,” says Suliman, “and you are faced with one of two problems — either too many or too few, hence you will always have a market.” She points out pragmatically that in the age of social media and in the hybrid way of working, the face is increasingly essential because your face is used for your profile.
Suliman emphasizes that owning a UniQ franchise involves ongoing training, especially in the more high-end product and service offerings. “Permanent makeup has gained tremendous traction. Franchise owners have access to this training. Furthermore, we have secured the rights to some of the most sought-after lash, brow, and skincare ranges worldwide, meaning our franchisors have an incredible advantage from the outset.”
The Uniq franchise has also expanded to include booming piercings, with exquisite jewelry that caters to everyone’s needs.
“If you explore African culture, piercings have always played a prominent role. Once again, we see the undeniable link between what we have to offer our South African market through the business of beauty. Not only is this link exceptional, but there is also a clear link to a lucrative business if you dare to take the plunge and build the legacy you’ve dreamt of.”
Read the full article: https://mg.co.za/special-reports/2022-09-15-building-a-legacy-on-the-business-of-beauty/
Enquire about franchising opportunities: https://uniqbrows.com/franchising/
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