Stiletto Statement
Davis wields successful ‘stylings’ By Aliyah Cherrisse
Sharp with her scissors and a passion for perfection with her styling, this 17-year veteran hair stylist has prided herself on the happiness of her clients. Deriving from Irvington, N.J., Sa’Rah Davis has been blessed with the opportunity to style the tresses of an array of women, children, and men where it was satisfaction every time! Moving to combining hairstyling with fashion, Davis has created a platform for designers, hairstylist, and models to come together and showcase their love for beauty during her production of the “Speak Suit Fashion Affair!” Read along, as I get in the know with this beautiful spirit known as Kay Sa’Rah! AC – A woman of many skills, who exactly is, Sa’Rah Davis?
SD – Sa’Rah Davis is a well-rounded woman a mother to a beautiful daughter first, a creator of hair second and last but not least a woman wanting to be the next Oprah Winfrey [laughs]. Meaning a mogul in my own right. I refuse to be anything less than successful.
AC – When did you know that transforming women, men, and children through the art of cosmetology was for you? SD – I knew transforming through the art of
cosmetology was for me when I enjoyed seeing how much the women my aunt transformed in her kitchen made me feel as if I was doing your hair myself. The smile on their faces meant everything to me and I wasn’t even the one doing their hair.
AC – In the best content, you’re a bit of a people pleaser due to the work you do, does that spill over into your entire being? Are you able to turn that on and off?
“One thing I never do is compete!” SD – Turn it off? [Laughs]. Yeah, I wish because I know some people are ungrateful and don’t deserve it. I should be able to but you see, [that’s not] the way my god is setup. He won’t allow me to turn anything off, He knows my heart and he knows how happy I am when I see others happy #TurnOffForWhat!
AC – How do you balance being a mother, a working woman, and getting that required “me time?” What is your support system like?
SD – To be honest I have a great support system [of] family, friends, as well as my other
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half. As far as the, “me time,” that’s always hard because it always has to be planned way in advance in order for me to enjoy it. At the end of the day, coming home and seeing my baby C’Arah is always worth the grind. AC – Where do you find your inspiration from to stay creative in this competitive beauty industry?
SD – One thing I never do is compete! Why? Well due to me being my own worst critic, as much as my mind races every day, it is very hard to watch shows and things of that nature. So between the magazines I read, my mentors, I watch everyday people, and my everyday thought, my inspiration comes quite frequently. AC – Who have you worked with that our readers may know? Who would you like to work it?
SD – I’ve been lucky to work with a couple of beautiful ladies within the industry but the one that truly sticks out is my most recent team-up with VH1 & MTV’s personality, Ms. Tionna Smalls. She is very humble and down to earth. Now the two that I am keeping my eyes on and have been set on for many years is Mary Mary! I would love to have Tina and Erica #GetTressed! [Laughs]. AC – If you did not become a hairstylist, did you have an alternative career option or dream? SD – Now, Aliyah [laughs]! As I said before,
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