Elon Davis
Elon The Stylist, The Hair Ministry
I
once read a quote that said that your
talent is God’s gift to you. What you do
with it is your gift back to God. It blesses
me to know that God gave me the gift
of being able to change people’s lives,
one hair at a time. In return, I created The
Hair Ministry. As my business website says,
this is more than just a hobby. Cosmetolo-
gy is a lifestyle. A ministry. A client’s thera-
peutic getaway. In order to reach people,
you must let them know who you are, and
I try to do that each and every day. I am
Elon Davis; Elon The Stylist, CEO of The
Hair Ministry. The Hair Ministry is more
than just a hair experience, it’s a divine
appointment. Every client is treated with
special care holistically. We provide ex-
tensions, custom wigs, natural hair, styling
for weddings, photo shoots, pageants,
etc. We also provide Ministry apparel at
www.elonthestylist.com.
My story did not start with the business. It
actually started in Conyers, GA, but af-
ter moving to Florida, I fell in love with
the Sunshine State and am here to stay!
I graduated from Bethune Cookman
University with a degree in Business Ad-
ministration and a focus on Marketing. I
also pursued and received a cosmetol-
ogy license from Hollywood Institute of
Beauty Careers. I continue by teaching
Hair Braiding Licensing CEU (Continuing
Education Units) seasonally.
I was always told to think of your career as
your ministry and to make your work an
expression of love in service to mankind.
Having said that, The Hair Ministry is not
Q & A
What is a regimen you do with
hopes of maintaining a
balanced life?
What was one of your biggest
professional or personal challenges
and how did you overcome it?
When I decided to leave my full-time
job to pursue my passion, it was scary
to say the least. I had to decide to either
trust my full-time employer or to fully
put my trust in God. It wasn’t easy to
leave my place of stability at first, but
the tradeoff was life changing. When
I was at my breaking point with my
job, I audibly heard God speak to me:
Matthew 6:8, “For your Father knows
exactly what you need even before you
ask Him.” I then decided to read further
and found the verse that changed my
life, Matthew 6:30, “If God cares so
wonderfully for wildflowers that are
here today and thrown into the fire
tomorrow, he will certainly care for you.
Why do you have so little faith?” Once
I got the courage to make the move,
God immediately started to open doors
for me that I wouldn’t have been able to
walk through had I still been committed
to my employer. I now get to wake up
every day and do what I love more than
anything. When you do what you love
for a living you truly never have to work
another day in your life. I wouldn’t trade
it for the world.
my only ministry. I attend Faith Assembly
of God in Orlando where I lead Lady in
Waiting Bible Study. I participate in Or-
lando Serve Foundation’s “He Got Up”
annual event, a day of celebration and
service for the homeless families and in-
Start every day with prayer. Prayer is
the most important conversation of my
day. Ushering the Holy Spirit into my
day and allowing Him to take control
is my regimen for a balanced life. He
keeps me at peace no matter what the
day brings.
What is your definition of
Women Empowerment?
Being able to cheer on other
women who are doing their thing
no matter what. We all need a little
encouragement no matter what step
we’re on. I live by the words of Maya
Angelou, “Each time a woman stands
up for herself, without knowing it
possibly, without claiming it, she
stands for all women.”
What words of wisdom
would you offer another woman?
There are several words of wisdom
that I would offer:
Keep God first and everything else you
need and want will follow.
Help others, even when you feel like
you are the one that needs help.
Encourage others even when you
don’t understand God’s reasoning.
Serve even when you doubt you have
anything left to give.
Comfort others by being the flicker of
light when others are in darkness.
dividuals in need. The organization pro-
vides haircuts, clothing, shoes, driver’s
license restoration, resumes, food and
activities. I agree with most people when
they say that ‘ministry’ is simply about
loving the person in front of you.”
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