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From Hair Fail to Global Brand: How Whitney Kilmer Built The Dread Whit
- 2025/05/09
- 再生時間： 1 時間 7 分
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In this episode of The Open Source Entrepreneur, we sit down with Whitney Kilmer, founder of The Dread Whit, to talk about how a personal hair struggle turned into a global business. After a terrible experience with dreadlock extensions—itchy, heavy, and damaging—Whitney set out to create something better.
What started as a DIY solution has grown into an international brand. Whitney now designs and hand-makes lightweight, natural-looking dreadlock extensions that are shipped around the world. She’s also an educator, teaching hairstylists how to offer this transformative look with care and professionalism.
From trial and error to building a trusted brand, Whitney shares her journey of grit, innovation, and creating a niche in the beauty industry.
🎧 We cover:
- How a bad product inspired a business
- The process of creating lightweight, custom dreadlocks
- Scaling from side hustle to global shipping
- Educating others and building a loyal client base
- What it takes to turn pain into purpose
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📍Follow Whitney:
Instagram: @dreaded.whit
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